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The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) is one of the Best Blue Chip Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now. On May 26, CIBC lifted its price objective on the company’s stock to $85 from $83 and maintained an “Outperform” rating on the shares. It updated the models in the broader energy infrastructure space after the earnings releases for Q1. As per the analyst, the mid-streamers highlighted the guidance upside if the market conditions continue to hold.

Notably, The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) posted strong Q1 2026 results, amidst the success of its natural gas-focused strategy as well as the performance of its premier assets. The company’s Q1 2026 GAAP net income went up by 25% YoY to $864 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 13% YoY to $2.254 billion, thanks to Transco’s expansion projects, new Gulf volumes, increased storage revenues, and elevated gathering volumes in the West.

For FY 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of between $8.05 billion – $8.35 billion.

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) operates as an energy infrastructure company.

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