How does the Q2 operating margin compare to the same quarter last year and to industry averages? | WMB (Aug 06, 2025) | Candlesense
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How does the Q2 operating margin compare to the same quarter last year and to industry averages?

Answer

The brief you provided (the headline, summary, and metadata) does not contain the specific operating‑margin figures for Williams (ticker WMB) for Q2 2025, nor does it give the margin for the same quarter in 2024 or the relevant industry‑average benchmark. Because those numbers are missing, a direct, data‑driven comparison cannot be made from the information at hand.

What would be needed to answer the question

Metric Data required
Williams’ Q2 2025 operating margin Usually disclosed in the “Operating performance” or “Financial highlights” section of the earnings release (e.g., “Operating margin was X.Y % for the quarter”).
Williams’ Q2 2024 operating margin The prior‑year quarter’s margin, which is typically shown in a “Year‑over‑year comparison” table or mentioned in the press release narrative.
Industry average operating margin for Q2 2025 A benchmark from a comparable peer group (e.g., other regulated utilities, mid‑stream gas operators, or the broader energy sector). This is often provided by analysts in a “Industry comparison” chart or can be sourced from third‑party data providers such as S&P Global, Bloomberg, or the Edison Electric Institute.

How the comparison is usually presented

  • Year‑over‑year change: The press release will often state something like “Our Q2 operating margin improved to X.Y % versus Y.Z % in Q2 2024, representing a % increase (or decrease).”
  • Industry benchmark: A typical line might read “Our margin remains above the industry average of A.B % for the quarter” or a chart will plot Williams’ margin alongside the peer median.

What you can do next

  1. Locate the full earnings release – The complete Business Wire article (or the company’s investor‑relations page) will contain the detailed financial tables and commentary that include the operating‑margin numbers.
  2. Check the 10‑K/10‑Q filing – Williams’ Form 10‑Q for the quarter ending June 30 2025 will have a “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” (MD&A) section with margin data and may also provide a comparison to prior periods.
  3. Consult analyst reports – Brokerage research notes (e.g., from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, etc.) often summarize the margin performance and compare it to the sector median.
  4. Use industry data sources – If you need a broader benchmark, databases such as S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg Terminal, or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publish average operating‑margin metrics for regulated utilities and mid‑stream operators.

Bottom line

Based solely on the excerpt you shared, we cannot quantify how Williams’ Q2 2025 operating margin stacks up against Q2 2024 or against industry averages. To provide a precise answer, you’ll need to retrieve the detailed earnings release (or the accompanying SEC filing) where those margin figures are disclosed, and then compare them to the prior‑year numbers and the relevant industry benchmark. If you can supply those numbers, I’ll gladly calculate the percentage changes and contextualize them relative to the industry.

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