Williams’ (NYSE: WMB) board of directors has approved a regular dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2.00 annualized, on the company’s common stock, payable on June 30, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2025.

This is a 5.3% increase from Williams’ 2024 quarterly dividend of $0.4750 per share.

Williams Names Larry Larsen as Chief Operating Officer

Williams (NYSE: WMB) has appointed Larry Larsen as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 3, succeeding Micheal Dunn following his announced retirement. In this new role, Larsen will oversee the company’s transmission, storage, gathering, and processing operations.

CEO Alan Armstrong praised Larsen’s experience and alignment with the company’s natural gas-focused strategy, highlighting his capability to ensure continuity and drive long-term growth.

Larsen has been with Williams since 1999, serving in numerous leadership roles, including Vice President-General Manager for the Rocky Mountain Midstream franchise and most recently as Senior Vice President, Gathering and Processing. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah.

Williams operates a 33,000-mile pipeline network, moving approximately one-third of the U.S.’s natural gas, and continues to invest in energy infrastructure and emissions-reducing technologies.

Williams to Report First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 5; Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for May 6