WMB Covered Call Opportunities
Selling a covered call on WMB (WMB) means holding 100 shares and selling a call option against them. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to sell your shares at the strike price if WMB closes above it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-26, WMB last traded around $74.00. Its best-scoring covered call is the $74.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $2.30 per share — a 3.11% premium ratio and a Net Score of 5.0 out of 10.
Covered Call data for WMB — cached 2026-07-26| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $74.00 | $1.35 | 1.82% | 4.4 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $74.00 | $2.15 | 2.91% | 4.9 |
| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $74.00 | $2.30 | 3.11% | 5.0 |
How much income does an WMB covered call generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $74.00 strike, WMB pays $2.30 per share, so a single contract collects about $230 in premium. That income is set against buying 100 shares at $74.00, roughly $7400 of capital — the 3.11% premium ratio shown above.
WMB premium ratio trend
Over the last 27 trading snapshots, WMB's covered call premium ratio has ranged from 1.26% to 6.00%, averaging 3.57%. It currently sits at 3.11%, which is below its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of stock held.
Is WMB a good covered call stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far WMB sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare WMB against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
WMB covered call FAQ
How much does an WMB covered call pay?
At the $74.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one WMB contract collects $2.30 per share — about $230 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 3.11% premium ratio against roughly $7400 of capital.
Is WMB a good covered call candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 5.0 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. WMB last traded at $74.00 versus a 52-week low of $55.82. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an WMB covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 WMB shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy WMB if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this WMB data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the WMB figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.