$WMB is getting fresh attention as rising power demand from AI data centers creates new opportunities for natural gas infrastructure.

Williams Companies offers a mix of dividend income and growth, with its pipeline network, expanding projects, and long-term contracts supporting its business. The company has also raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

But with the stock already up this year and trading at a premium valuation, investors need to decide whether the growth story justifies the price.

Could $WMB be a long-term AI energy play worth watching?