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Kinetik Holdings Inc(KNTK)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KNTK
09/15/2026: KNTK (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 45 days. Simulated Profits (9.93%). Updated daily EoD!
Kinetik Holdings Inc is a pure-play midstream energy company operating primarily in the Permian Basin, providing essential gathering, processing, and transportation services. The company's strength lies in its integrated asset footprint and stable, fee-based revenue model, which helps insulate it from direct commodity price volatility. Its main growth story is linked to the continued productivity of Permian producers and the efficient optimization of its existing infrastructure. However, risks remain regarding its regional concentration, debt levels, and the long-term impact of energy transition policies. The stock is best suited for income-oriented value investors, provided they monitor production trends and management's capital allocation and debt-reduction efforts closely.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While the company has growth potential from regional production, it is more of a utility-like income generator. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock tends to trade based on long-term energy fundamentals rather than short-term momentum signals. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock is often evaluated based on its cash flow multiples and infrastructure asset valuation. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Kinetik prioritizes returning capital to shareholders, making it attractive for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While fee-based contracts offer stability, energy sector risks and leverage profile introduce volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Energy infrastructure stocks remain sensitive to broader commodity price swings and energy sector sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock valuation is tied to long-term throughput assumptions which may fluctuate. |
| Competition risk (Midstream peers) | High | Large incumbents like EPD and ET have significant competitive advantages in infrastructure scale. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company holds a strong regional asset base but lacks the national diversification of larger peers. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Dividend sustainability depends on stable cash flow from gathering and processing contracts. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Ongoing integration and asset optimization require careful capital management. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 93.81% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.06 | 1Y Target Price 57.31 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.06 | 1Y Target Price 57.31 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares | Beta 0.78 | 52 Weeks Range 29.72 - 56.92 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 29.72 - 56.92 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.88% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.87 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Gathering & Processing | Cryogenic processing plants and gathering pipelines in the Permian Basin. | The company earns money by charging fees to move and process natural gas for producers. |
| Crude Oil & Water Services | Pipeline infrastructure for oil and produced water handling. | This segment provides steady income by supporting the logistics needs of upstream drillers. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.06 | Forward PE 22.08 | Enterprise Value 8.36B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.91 |
Enterprise Value 8.36B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.81 | Shares Outstanding 80.44M | Shares Floating 62.95M |
Shares Outstanding 80.44M | Shares Floating 62.95M | ||
Percent Insiders 7.88 | Percent Institutions 90.83 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
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)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Kinetik Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Midland, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-05-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jamie W. Welch | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees 500 | Website https://www.kinetik.com |
Full time employees 500 | Website https://www.kinetik.com | ||
Kinetik Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a midstream company in the Texas Delaware Basin. The company operates through two segments, Midstream Logistics and Pipeline Transportation. It offers gathering, compression, processing, stabilization, treating, and storage services; transportation services through pipelines; and water gathering and disposal services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), and crude oil. The company also sells condensates, natural gas residue, and NGLs. Kinetik Holdings Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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