Williams CFO sells 50,000 company shares

Williams Companies EVP & CFO John Dean Porter sold 50,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams Companies EVP & CFO John Dean Porter sold 50,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold on May 6, 2026 at a weighted average price of $75.3656 per share, across multiple trades priced between $74.40 and $75.65.

After this sale, Porter directly holds 196,567.06 shares of Williams Companies common stock. The filing notes that detailed trade-by-trade information is available upon request from the company, the SEC staff, or any security holder.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 50,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Porter John Dean

Role EVP & CFO

Sold 50,000 shs ($3.77M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	50,000	$75.3656	$3.77M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 196,567.06 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $74.40- $75.65. The prices reported above reflect the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 50,000 shares Weighted average sale price: $75.3656 per share Post-transaction holdings: 196,567.06 shares +1 more

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Shares sold 50,000 shares Open-market sale on May 6, 2026

Weighted average sale price $75.3656 per share Common stock sale on May 6, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 196,567.06 shares Directly owned common stock after sale

Trade price range $74.40–$75.65 per share Individual trades within the 50,000-share sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, Form 4, weighted average sale price, EVP & CFO

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

weighted average sale price financial

"The prices reported above reflect the weighted average sale price."

EVP & CFO financial

"officer_title": "EVP & CFO""

FAQ

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What insider transaction did WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) report for John Dean Porter?

WILLIAMS COMPANIES reported that EVP & CFO John Dean Porter sold 50,000 shares of common stock. The sale was an open-market transaction executed on May 6, 2026, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report filed with the SEC.

At what price did the WMB CFO sell his 50,000 shares?

The CFO’s 50,000 Williams Companies shares were sold at a weighted average price of $75.3656 per share. The trades occurred in multiple transactions with individual prices ranging from $74.40 to $75.65, according to the Form 4 footnote.

How many WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) shares does the CFO hold after the sale?

After the reported sale, EVP & CFO John Dean Porter directly holds 196,567.06 shares of Williams Companies common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining direct ownership as disclosed in the Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Was the WMB CFO’s 50,000-share sale a direct ownership transaction?

Yes. The Form 4 indicates the 50,000-share sale by John Dean Porter involved common stock held with direct ownership. The ownership code is shown as “D,” meaning the reported position reflects shares he holds directly rather than through an indirect entity.

Can investors see the detailed trade prices for the WMB CFO’s sale?

Yes. The Form 4 footnote explains the sale was executed in multiple trades between $74.40 and $75.65. It also states that full information on the number of shares and exact prices for each trade is available upon request from the issuer, SEC staff, or security holders.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/07/2026 - 10:09 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Porter John Dean

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE WILLIAMS CENTER

(Street)

TULSA OKLAHOMA 74172

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. [ WMB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/06/2026	05/06/2026	S		50,000	D	$75.3656(1)	196,567.06	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $74.40- $75.65. The prices reported above reflect the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Remarks:

	Marium Hannon, Attorney-In-Fact	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)