8 Most Profitable Natural Gas Stocks To Invest In

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

Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 37

5-Year Net Income CAGR: 79.36%

TTM Net Income: $2.88 Billion

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) is a leading energy infrastructure company, with a robust portfolio of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) assets. The company operates a vast network of pipelines, storage facilities, and processing plants, serving a diverse range of customers, including utilities, power generators, and industrial users.

The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) is expanding its footprint and enhancing its capabilities through a series of strategic projects and acquisitions. One of the key drivers of the company’s growth is its focus on large-scale natural gas transportation and storage projects. The company recently acquired the Gulf Coast Storage system, which has significantly bolstered its storage capacity and reliability. The company has also successfully placed several major projects into service, including Transco’s Regional Energy Access, to expand the capacity of its existing natural gas transmission system, which was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

In addition to these large-scale projects, The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) is actively developing smaller, high-return pipeline projects that collectively contribute to the company’s growth. The company has entered into binding agreements for several expansion projects on the Northwest pipeline, totaling approximately 260 million cubic feet per day of firm capacity. These projects offer strong returns and demonstrate the company’s ability to leverage its existing infrastructure to meet growing demand. The Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SESE) is another significant initiative, which will expand the company’s capacity by 1.6 billion cubic feet per day, serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets. SESE is fully contracted and is expected to generate substantial EBITDA contributions in the coming months.