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ONEOK Inc(OKE)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 3 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.89% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$94.54
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OKE

10/28/2026: OKE (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 3 days. Simulated Profits (-1.89%). Updated daily EoD!

ONEOK Inc is a prominent US midstream energy company that operates critical pipelines and infrastructure for natural gas and liquids. The firm has built a leading position through both organic projects and significant acquisitions, most notably the recent purchase of Magellan Midstream. This strategy has diversified its revenue, though it has also introduced higher debt levels that the company is actively managing. OKE appeals to dividend-focused investors due to its stable fee-based cash flow model, though regulatory and energy transition risks remain important considerations. Investors should monitor the integration of its expanded asset base and the company's ability to maintain healthy balance sheet metrics.

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 fitThe company offers moderate growth through infrastructure expansion but is not a high-growth tech-style play.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on the broader energy sector trend and successful execution of recent integration projects.
Value investorStrong fitONEOK often trades based on stable cash flows and tangible asset value, appealing to those seeking traditional valuation metrics.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe reliable fee-based cash flow supports a consistent and competitive dividend yield.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMidstream infrastructure is generally considered a lower-volatility energy investment compared to E&P companies.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumWhile largely fee-based, the business remains indirectly sensitive to energy commodity price cycles.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment toward the energy sector can lead to fluctuations in valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Infrastructure saturation)MediumMajor competitors like EPD and ET operate overlapping or complementary pipeline networks.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns high-quality, long-lived, and critical infrastructure assets.
Dividend incomeStrongThe dividend is supported by stable, long-term contractual revenue streams.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating large-scale acquisitions requires disciplined management and capital allocation.

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 46.07%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OKE receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OKE has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+11.9%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.3%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.15%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OKE's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.4B (7.3% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is OKE's strongest growth driver at +55.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+11.9%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-14.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.2% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.15%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.24%
State Street Corp 6.92%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.52%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.90%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 3.75%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OKE generates approximately $215 of gross profit, $207 of operating income, and $73 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.90%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 60.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.44
1Y Target Price 101.1
Price to earnings Ratio 16.44
1Y Target Price 101.1
Volume (30-day avg) 3.4M shares
Beta 0.8
52 Weeks Range 61.67 - 99.85
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 61.67 - 99.85
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.40%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.84

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Natural Gas Liquids (NGL)Gathering, fractionation, and transportation of NGLs produced at natural gas wells.This is a primary revenue driver, turning raw gas field products into marketable energy liquids.
Natural Gas PipelinesInterstate and intrastate pipeline transmission and storage services.Steady fee-based revenue from moving gas across the country.
Refined Products and CrudeTransportation and terminal services for gasoline, diesel, and crude oil.Essential infrastructure services that provide stable, diversified income.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 1.46
Actual 2.13

Profitability

Profit Margin 9.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.25%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.77%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.28%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.44
Forward PE 15.62
Enterprise Value 93.61B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.54
Enterprise Value 93.61B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.38
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.58
Shares Outstanding 630.41M
Shares Floating 628.54M
Shares Outstanding 630.41M
Shares Floating 628.54M
Percent Insiders 0.15
Percent Institutions 84.17

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon 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)

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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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

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)

Information icon 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)

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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