Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Williams Companies Long-Term Debt increased by 2.9% to $26.46B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 4.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher financial leverage, which can amplify returns on equity but also increases interest expense and financial risk.

Detailed definition

Loans and financial obligations with a maturity period exceeding one year, typically consisting of corporate bonds and n...

Peer comparison

Capital-intensive firms or those with aggressive share buyback programs often carry higher long-term debt than asset-light competitors.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$23.68B$22.55B$25.71B$26.46B
QoQ Change-4.7%+14.0%+2.9%
YoY Change-4.7%+14.0%+2.9%
Range$22.55B$26.46B
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's long-term debt?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported long-term debt of $26.46B in Q4 2024.
What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's long-term debt?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Williams Companies's long-term debt has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $22.34B to $26.46B.
What does long-term debt mean?
Money the company has borrowed that doesn't need to be paid back for at least a year.