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Kinetik Holdings Inc(KNTK)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-11.09% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$54.88
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KNTK

11/13/2026: KNTK (4-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (-11.09%). Updated daily EoD!

Kinetik Holdings Inc is a pure-play midstream energy company that provides vital gathering, processing, and transportation services in the Permian Basin. The company's strength lies in its integrated asset footprint and long-term, fee-based contracts that support reliable cash flow. Its primary investment story centers on capturing production volume growth from key regional producers while delivering steady dividends to shareholders. However, investors must monitor risks related to geographic concentration, commodity price sensitivity, and the long-term impact of energy transition trends. The stock may best suit dividend-oriented and value-focused investors looking for exposure to Permian energy infrastructure rather than high-growth momentum plays.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitKinetik offers moderate growth potential linked to Permian production but is constrained by the capital-intensive nature of midstream assets.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often tracks the broader energy sector and is less prone to rapid, chart-driven momentum breakouts.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often priced based on its cash-generating ability and infrastructure assets, appealing to value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitKinetik is focused on providing consistent dividends supported by long-term, fee-based cash flows.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile infrastructure assets provide stability, commodity exposure and leverage levels introduce moderate risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highWhile fees are often fixed, commodity price exposure in NGLs affects overall earnings.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation is sensitive to interest rate changes and sector-wide sentiment.
Competition risk (Permian Midstream)MediumCompetition for throughput volumes from larger diversified midstream companies can pressure margins.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company possesses high-quality, long-lived assets but is concentrated in one region.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend sustainability depends on stable cash flow generation and prudent debt management.
Execution riskMediumOperational delays or cost overruns in infrastructure projects can negatively impact performance.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.22B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.63
1Y Target Price 59.12
Price to earnings Ratio 17.63
1Y Target Price 59.12
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares
Beta 0.77
52 Weeks Range 29.28 - 58.90
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 29.28 - 58.90
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 6.03%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.09

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Energy

Caution
Sentiment
Strong Bearish
Momentum
Rapid Breadth Deterioration
BUY participation
10.9%
Active BUY / eligible
6 / 55
30-Day BUY Count Change
-22
Market state
Strong Bearish

BUY participation is falling rapidly, suggesting elevated market vulnerability.

Industry

Oil & Gas Midstream

BUY participation
18.2%
Active BUY / eligible
4 / 22
30-Day BUY Count Change
-5

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 60.27%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KNTK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KNTK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+115.3%) and solid revenue growth (+19.0%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 4.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KNTK's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (4.2% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is KNTK's strongest growth driver at +115.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+19.0%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-79.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 90.3% and approximately 80.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 7.79% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KNTK generates approximately $338 of gross profit, $93 of operating income, and $42 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 8.80%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KNTK has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Gathering and ProcessingRevenue from gathering natural gas and oil and processing natural gas into NGLs and residue gas.The company makes money by charging fees to move and process energy products for oil and gas companies.
TransportationRevenue from transporting products through pipelines to hubs.The company acts as a 'toll road' for energy, earning income based on volumes moved.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.4
Actual 0.26

Profitability

Profit Margin 29.41%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.52%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.32%
Return on Equity (TTM) 21.38%

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.63
Forward PE 21.05
Enterprise Value 8.29B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.63
Enterprise Value 8.29B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.54
Shares Outstanding 80.50M
Shares Floating 64.97M
Shares Outstanding 80.50M
Shares Floating 64.97M
Percent Insiders 7.79
Percent Institutions 90.32

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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