35 Non-Tech AI Opportunities Amid DeepSeek Selloff

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22. The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37 

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in the United States. This company stands out as a rewarding investment for several reasons. Notably, as per the report for the third quarter of 2024, GAAP net income was $705 million, or $0.58 per diluted share (EPS), showing an increase of 8% as compared to the third quarter of the prior year. This demonstrates the company’s ability to sustain profitability and improve financial performance. In addition, adjusted net income was $528 million, or $0.43 per diluted share (Adj. EPS), which reflects the company’s financial strength. The company has added 12 new natural gas projects by 2027, increasing the gas capacity by 4.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d). These expansions are designed to support the reliability of the US energy grid and meet the growing energy needs of sectors like AI and data centers.

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