Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Williams Companies Shares (Diluted) increased by 0.1% to 1.2B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.2%, from 1.2B to 1.2B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase relative to basic shares indicates a higher reliance on equity-based compensation or convertible debt financing.

Detailed definition

Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) includes the total number of basic common shares plus all additional share...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against basic shares to determine the 'dilution overhang' present in a company's capital structure.

Metric ID: is_weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.3%+0.1%-0.0%+0.3%-0.5%+0.0%+0.2%+0.0%+0.1%+0.1%-0.0%+0.1%
YoY Change+0.4%+0.4%+0.4%-0.2%-0.2%-0.3%+0.2%+0.2%+0.2%+0.2%+0.2%
Range1.2B1.2B
CAGR+0.2%
Avg YoY Growth+0.1%
Median YoY Growth+0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's shares (diluted)?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported shares (diluted) of 1.2B in Q3 2025.
How has Williams Companies's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Williams Companies's shares (diluted) increased by 0.2% year-over-year, from 1.2B to 1.2B.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The total number of shares that would exist if all 'potential' shares, like employee stock options, were converted into real stock.