Jim Cramer: Williams Companies Is 'Terrific,' This Tech Company Had An ‘Amazing’ Quarter
Key takeaways
- Cramer’s upbeat remarks on Williams and Palantir, coupled with their solid earnings, could buoy those stocks, while his skepticism of Rocket Lab may weigh on its shares.
- Williams price target raised to $103
- Williams Q2 EPS $1.58 vs $1.40 consensus
- Williams Q2 sales $10.648B vs $9.320B consensus
What happened
Jim Cramer praised Williams Companies (WMB) as "terrific" and highlighted Palantir Technologies (PLTR) as having an "amazing" quarter, while calling Rocket Lab too speculative. Cramer also expressed a positive view of Canadian Natural Resources and IBM (IBM). The companies mentioned released strong second‑quarter results: CNQ earned $1.58 per share on $10.648 billion in sales; PLTR generated $1.94 billion in revenue and $0.41 earnings per share; IBM posted better‑than‑expected earnings on July…
Why it matters
Cramer’s endorsements can influence short‑term investor sentiment and trading volume for the highlighted stocks. Williams’ upgrade and Palantir’s upbeat guidance may lift their valuations, while Rocket Lab’s speculative label could dampen enthusiasm. CNQ’s earnings beat and IBM’s resilient performance add context to…
Short-term and longer-term
Short-term. Traders should watch for any reversal in Palantir’s stock after the 2.3% dip, and monitor Rocket Lab’s speculative positioning as it faces a 5.9% decline.
Longer-term. Over the next few months, Williams’ pipeline expansion and cost controls could sustain its upward trajectory, while Palantir’s raised FY26 guidance signals continued growth potential.