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ONEOK Inc (OKE)

ONEOK Inc (OKE) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$73.1
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Profit since last BUY2.22%
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12/02/2025: OKE (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 4 days. Simulated Profits (2.22%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

19 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $88.79

1 Year Target Price $88.79

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$88.79 Target price
52w Low $64.02
Current$73.1
52w High $105.47

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 52.59%
Avg. Invested days 67
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/02/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 46.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.56
1Y Target Price 88.79
Price to earnings Ratio 13.56
1Y Target Price 88.79
Volume (30-day avg) 19
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 64.02 - 105.47
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 64.02 - 105.47
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.59%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.39

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Profitability

Profit Margin 10.58%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.16%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.28%
Return on Equity (TTM) 17.85%

Valuation

Trailing PE 13.56
Forward PE 12.21
Enterprise Value 78889781119
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.46
Enterprise Value 78889781119
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.46
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.1
Shares Outstanding 629231557
Shares Floating 627287231
Shares Outstanding 629231557
Shares Floating 627287231
Percent Insiders 0.19
Percent Institutions 75.03

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ONEOK Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

ONEOK Inc. was founded in 1906 as Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. Over the years, it evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become a leading midstream service provider, focused on natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Significant milestones include its expansion into NGL pipelines and processing, and its strategic investments in infrastructure to support shale gas production.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Natural Gas Gathering and Processing: This segment gathers, processes, treats, and transports natural gas. It operates primarily in the Mid-Continent, Rocky Mountain, and Permian regions.
  • Natural Gas Liquids: This segment transports, fractionates, stores, and markets NGLs. It connects key supply basins to major market centers.
  • Natural Gas Pipelines: This segment owns and operates natural gas pipelines that deliver natural gas to markets in the Midwest and Texas.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes Pierce H. Norton II (President and CEO). The company has a traditional corporate structure with executive management overseeing various operational segments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Natural Gas Transportation: ONEOK provides natural gas transportation services through its extensive pipeline network. It is a major player in moving natural gas from production areas to demand centers. Competitors include Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Energy Transfer (ET).
  • NGL Fractionation: ONEOK's NGL fractionation facilities separate mixed NGL streams into individual components like ethane, propane, and butane. They are a significant fractionator in the mid-continent. Competitors include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Targa Resources (TRGP).
  • Natural Gas Processing: ONEOK processes natural gas, removing impurities and recovering NGLs. This service is vital for upstream producers. Competitors include DCP Midstream and Williams Companies (WMB).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The midstream energy sector is driven by the production of oil and natural gas. The industry faces challenges related to regulatory approvals, commodity price volatility, and increasing environmental concerns. Growth is tied to expanding shale production and increasing demand for natural gas and NGLs.

Positioning

ONEOK is strategically positioned with assets in key shale basins and a strong network connecting supply and demand centers. Its competitive advantages include its scale, integrated operations, and long-term contracts.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global midstream oil and gas market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of USD. ONEOK is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its infrastructure and services.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strategic asset locations
  • Integrated operations
  • Long-term, fee-based contracts
  • Strong financial position
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price volatility
  • Dependence on shale production
  • Regulatory risks
  • Potential for pipeline incidents
  • Geographic concentration

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new shale basins
  • Increased demand for NGLs
  • Infrastructure development projects
  • Acquisitions of complementary assets
  • Renewable energy initiatives (e.g., hydrogen transportation)

Threats

  • Declining shale production
  • Increased regulatory scrutiny
  • Competition from other midstream companies
  • Economic downturns
  • Environmental activism

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • KMI
  • EPD
  • WMB
  • TRGP

Competitive Landscape

ONEOK's competitive advantages include its strategic asset locations and integrated operations. Disadvantages include exposure to commodity price volatility. Competitors often have larger scale in certain regions or specific product lines.

Major Acquisitions

DMG Pipeline

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 200
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded ONEOK's natural gas gathering and processing capabilities in the STACK play.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: ONEOK's historical growth has been driven by expansions in its pipeline network and processing capacity. The growth is tied to the production boom in shale plays and growing demand for natural gas and NGLs.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates. This includes analysts looking at expansion of production of Natural Gas and NGLs.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new pipeline projects and expansions of existing processing facilities. They aim to capitalize on growing production in key shale basins.

Summary

ONEOK is a major player in the midstream energy sector, benefiting from its strategic asset locations and integrated operations. While the company faces challenges related to commodity price volatility and regulatory risks, its strong financial position and long-term contracts provide stability. Growth opportunities lie in expanding infrastructure to support increasing natural gas and NGL production. ONEOK needs to monitor regulatory changes and adapt to evolving energy market dynamics. It is a strong company, though dependent on the energy industry.

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About ONEOK Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Tulsa, OK, United States
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01
President, CEO & Director Mr. Pierce H. Norton II
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
Full time employees 5177
Full time employees 5177

ONEOK, Inc. operates as a midstream service provider of gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage, and marine export services in the United States. It operates in four segments: Natural Gas Gathering and Processing; Natural Gas Liquids; Natural Gas Pipelines; and Refined Products and Crude. The company owns natural gas gathering pipelines and processing plants in the Mid-Continent, Permian Basin, North Texas, Gulf Coast region, and Rocky Mountain regions; and provides midstream services to producers of NGLs. It also owns NGL gathering and distribution pipelines, fractionation, terminal and storage facilities; and transports refined products, including gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, and heating oil. In addition, the company transports and stores natural gas through regulated interstate and intrastate natural gas transmission pipelines, and natural gas storage facilities; it owns and operates a parking garage in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma; and leases buildings, warehouses, office space, land, and equipment, including pipeline equipment, pipeline capacity, rail cars, and information technology equipment. Further, the company transports, stores, and distributes refined products, purity NGLs, and crude oil, as well as conducts commodity-related activities, including liquids blending and marketing activities. It serves integrated and independent exploration and production companies; other NGL and natural gas gathering and processing companies; crude oil and natural gas production companies; utilities; industrial companies; natural gasoline distributors; propane distributors; municipalities; ethanol producers; petrochemical, refining, and marketing companies; and diluent users, refineries, and exporters. ONEOK, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.