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    Earnings call· Sep 2025(Q3 FY25)

    WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. WMB

    Nov 4, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    The Williams Companies, Inc. Q3 FY25 — Strong Growth Driven by Power Innovation and LNG Strategy

    Williams delivered strong Q3 FY25 results, driven by record adjusted EBITDA and significant progress on strategic growth initiatives. The company is aggressively expanding its Power Innovation portfolio and executing a "wellhead to water" LNG strategy, leveraging its core infrastructure to meet growing energy demand. Management remains focused on disciplined capital allocation and expects continued industry-leading growth, with further details anticipated at the upcoming Analyst Day.

    Highlights

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    • Adjusted EBITDA up 13% YoY to $1.92 billion in Q3 FY25, setting a new all-time record.

    • Full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint of $7.75 billion maintained, representing 9% growth over FY24.

    • Power Innovation committed capital now stands at approximately $5.1 billion, with projects anticipated to be completed in H1 2027.

    • Strategic LNG partnership with Woodside Energy includes building a 3.1 Bcf/d pipeline (Line 200) and a 10% interest in a fully contracted LNG terminal, supported by 20-year take-or-pay contracts.

    • Completed several transmission projects, increasing pipeline capacity by nearly 200,000 dekatherms per day on Transco.

    Concerns

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    • Growth CapEx guidance shifted upward to $3.95 billion to $4.25 billion for FY25, encompassing new Power Innovation and LNG investments.

    • West segment negatively impacted by a step down in minimum volume commitments at Eagle Ford.

    • Power Express project scope revised down to 689 million cubic feet per day from an initial potential of 950 million cubic feet per day due to customer needs.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $7.75 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EPS
    $2.10
    high materiality
    High
    Growth CapEx
    $3.95 billion to $4.25 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Leverage
    approximately 3.7x
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Transmission, Power & Gulf
    Set an all-time record due to higher revenues from expansion projects (Regional Energy Access, Southside Reliability Enhancement, Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway, Southeast Energy Connector) and higher rates from rate case conclusion at Transco. Storage businesses saw growth from higher renewal rates. Gulf contributions from Whale, Discovery (Shenandoah, Ballymore).
    Adjusted EBITDA: $1.92 billionAdjusted EBITDA increase: $117 million
    		—14%——
    Northeast G&P
    Primarily due to higher revenues, including higher gathering and processing rates and higher volumes in Northeast Pennsylvania.
    Adjusted EBITDA increase: $21 millionOverall volumes: up 6% over Q3 FY24
    		————
    West
    Driven by initial contributions from Louisiana Energy Gateway (LEG) project, higher Haynesville volumes, and growth in DJ Basin (including Rimrock acquisition). Negatively impacted by a step down in minimum volume commitments at Eagle Ford. Volume growth includes Saber acquisition in late June 2025.
    Adjusted EBITDA increase: $37 millionAdjusted EBITDA growth: 11%Overall volumes: grew 14%
    		————
    Sequent Marketing
    Contributions from Cogentrix acquisition offset weaker realizations in Gas & Marketing.
    Adjusted EBITDA increase: $7 million
    		————
    Other (including Upstream)
    Included higher upstream volumes, partially offset by unfavorable price impacts from significantly lower oil prices versus prior year.
    Adjusted EBITDA increase: $35 million
    		————

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.92 billionup 13% over Q3 FY24
    Q3 FY25

    Set another all-time record.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.7 billion
    Q3 FY24

    Baseline for Q3 FY25 comparison.

    Adjusted EBITDA CAGR
    9%
    5-year (2020-2025)

    Expected to be achieved by end of FY25.

    Adjusted EPS CAGR
    14%
    5-year (2020-2025)

    Expected to be achieved by end of FY25.

    Gathering volumes growth
    over 36%versus prior year
    Q3 FY25
    NGL production growth
    about 78%versus prior year
    Q3 FY25
    Cumulative Adjusted EBITDA guidance raise
    $350 million
    FY25 YTD

    Amount by which adjusted EBITDA guidance has been raised cumulatively.

    Natural gas price equivalent
    $0.25 to $0.50per gallon of gasoline on an energy equivalent basis
    current

    Refers to the cost of producing natural gas in the U.S. on an energy equivalent basis.

    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
    20%+
    long-term

    Targeted return for Power Innovation projects.

    Leverage target range
    3.5x to 4x
    long-term

    Targeted leverage range for the company.

    LNG offtake earnings contribution
    less than 1%
    current

    Represents a very small portion of overall company earnings.

    Wamsutter upstream earnings contribution
    couple of percentage points
    current

    Represents a small portion of total overall earnings, but drives significant midstream margin.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Pipeline throughput storagenearly 200,000dekatherms per day
    Sanctioned expansion backlog$5.1 billionUSD
    Take or pay contract structure100%%

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Power Innovation backlog6 gigawattscurrent

    strengthening

    Some converted into actual projects; pipeline extends through end of decade and beyond.

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    JERASale of interest in Haynesville upstream asset.$398 million plus deferred payments through 2029

    Williams will continue to gather production and deliver volumes through its LEG system to Transco and downstream LNG markets. Further expansion of Haynesville gathering system to accommodate production growth.

    Woodside EnergyPartnership for LNG infrastructure and market access.Williams to invest approximately $1.9 billion

    Includes building and operating Line 200 (3.1 Bcf/d pipeline), taking a 10% interest in Louisiana LNG terminal, and committing to 1.5 mtpa LNG offtake. Line 200 is fully permitted and supported by take-or-pay 20-year customer contracts. Louisiana LNG terminal is fully contracted take-or-pay. Williams and Woodside will leverage Sequent Energy Management platform.

    Capital programs

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    Power Innovation Projects (2 additional)underway$3.1 billion
    Start: October 2025 announcement

    Planned investment for 2 additional projects, bringing total Power Innovation committed capital to $5.1 billion. Backed by 10-year agreements with customer option to extend. Targeted 5x EBITDA build multiple.

    Line 200 Pipeline and Louisiana LNG Terminalunderway$1.9 billion
    Start: October 2025 announcement

    Benefit: 3.1 Bcf/d pipeline capacity; 10% interest in LNG terminal; 1.5 mtpa LNG offtake

    Integrated investment for strategic LNG partnership with Woodside Energy. Line 200 is fully permitted and supported by take-or-pay 20-year customer contracts. Louisiana LNG terminal is fully contracted take-or-pay. Investment provides integrated return on par with targeted capital investments, driven by fixed-fee, fully contracted cash flows with 20-year contract tenors. Williams' investment in the pipeline project is 80% of the total pipeline investment.

    Pine Prairie storage facility expansioncustomer agreements signed

    Benefit: 10 Bcf expansion

    Milestone demonstrating ongoing ability to advance projects across nationwide transmission and storage footprint.

    Power Express Projectunderway

    Benefit: 689 million cubic feet per day

    Scope revised down from initial potential of 950 million cubic feet per day. Returns remain in the same range due to ability to adjust looping and compression. Planning to start FERC process next year.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Step down in minimum volume commitmentsQ3 FY25

    Negatively impacted West segment Adjusted EBITDA

    Mitigation: Not explicitly stated, but offset by growth in other areas.

    Power Express project scope revised downOngoing

    From potential 950 million cubic feet per day to 689 million cubic feet per day

    Mitigation: Optimizing design and aligning with customer needs; returns remain in the same range due to ability to adjust looping and compression.

    Cost inflation in supply chainsCurrent

    Cost for equipment has increased over the last 12 months

    Mitigation: Managing with customers; not making Williams less competitive as it's an industry-wide issue.

    What to watch in Q4 FY25

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    Power Innovation project layering

    Next quarter / February Analyst Day
    CurrentProjects anticipated to be completed in H1 2027
    TargetAdditional projects slotted for late 2027 and 2028

    Why it matters

    To assess the continued growth trajectory and capital allocation strategy in the high-growth Power Innovation segment.

    On the latter question, I'd say starting to layer in a little bit later now into the plan. And so likely later '27 and now into '28 for additional projects that we see on the dashboard.

    Q&A highlights

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    Seeking an update on the Power Innovation opportunity, pace of discussions, and urgency for speed-to-market solutions across Williams' footprint.

    Chad Zamarin stated robust engagement and interest, with the backlog of commercialized projects now over $5 billion. He noted the 6 GW backlog is strengthening and expects additional projects. The company focuses on layering projects thoughtfully, managing the balance sheet, and partnering with high-quality counterparties. The geography is diverse, with conversations across the entire footprint, particularly in states where infrastructure can be built.

    “we continue to see a very robust pipeline of opportunities that we think extends throughout the end of the decade and beyond. And so team is continuing to have very robust discussions, and we do expect additional projects to come together along the way.”

    asked by Jeremy Tonet · answered by Chad Zamarin

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Power Innovation Strategy

    Williams is actively pursuing its Power Innovation business, with total committed capital now at approximately $5.1 billion. These projects, anticipated to be completed in H1 2027, are backed by 10-year agreements and target a 5x EBITDA build multiple. The company sees a robust pipeline of opportunities extending through the end of the decade, focusing on scaling existing sites and expanding into new geographies while maintaining disciplined capital allocation.

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    Wellhead to Water LNG Strategy

    The company announced a strategic LNG partnership with Woodside Energy, including the sale of its Haynesville upstream asset to JERA for $398 million plus deferred payments. This transaction allows Williams to high-grade from upstream cash flows to high-quality pipeline and LNG terminal cash flows. Williams will build and operate Line 200, a 3.1 Bcf/d pipeline, and take a 10% interest in the Louisiana LNG terminal, committing to a 1.5 mtpa LNG offtake to provide international market access for producer customers.

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    Transmission Project Expansions

    Williams completed several key transmission projects, including Northwest Pipeline's Stanfield South, Transco's Alabama, Georgia Connector and Commonwealth Energy Connector, and deepwater expansion projects Shenandoah and Salamanca. These expansions increased Transco's capacity by nearly 200,000 dekatherms per day, enhancing reliability and affordability for the upcoming heating season. New projects like Wharton West (Transco) and Green River West (Mountain West) were also announced.

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    Financial Performance and Outlook

    The company reported a 13% increase in Q3 FY25 adjusted EBITDA to $1.92 billion, driven by expansion projects in Transmission, Power & Gulf, higher revenues in Northeast G&P, and contributions from LEG and Haynesville in the West. Management expects to deliver a 9% adjusted EBITDA CAGR and 14% adjusted EPS CAGR over the past five years, with a strong balance sheet and clear visibility into future earnings growth.

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    Market Dynamics and Infrastructure Needs

    Management emphasized natural gas as the nation's "affordability superpower," highlighting the need for increased pipeline capacity due to demand outpacing development. They noted robust demand across their footprint, particularly along the Transco corridor, and expressed hope for progress on projects like NESE and Constitution to open up economic opportunities in regions like the Northeast.

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