The chart below shows how OKE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, OKE sees a +0.21% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.63% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.45%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Financial Performance: 1. Record Net Income: ONEOK reported a third quarter net income of $693 million, translating to $1.18 per share, showcasing strong financial performance despite transaction expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA Surge: 2. Increased Adjusted EBITDA: The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $1.55 billion for Q3 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase driven by robust performance in the Rocky Mountain region and enhanced transportation services.
Increased EBITDA Guidance: 3. Raised Full-Year Guidance: ONEOK increased its stand-alone 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a midpoint of $6.275 billion, which is $100 million higher than previous guidance, indicating strong operational momentum.
Record Refined Products Volume: 4. Record Refined Products Volumes: The refined products segment achieved a record volume of nearly 1.6 million barrels per day, driven by robust demand during the peak driving season and effective tariff adjustments.
Capital Expenditure Consistency: 5. Strong Capital Expenditure Outlook: The company expects total stand-alone capital expenditures for 2024 to remain consistent at $1.75 billion to $1.95 billion, supporting ongoing growth initiatives without compromising financial stability.
Negative
Ethane Recovery Decline: 1. Declining Ethane Recovery: The Mid-Continent region experienced lower levels of ethane recovery during Q3 2024, attributed to unfavorable natural gas and ethane prices, impacting overall production efficiency.
Operational Disruptions Impact: 2. Operational Disruptions: Planned and unplanned outages in the Rocky Mountain region processing volumes negatively affected production, with disruptions caused by wildfires in North Dakota leading to a week of shut-ins and power outages.
High Capital Expenditures Outlook: 3. Increased Capital Expenditures: ONEOK's total stand-alone capital expenditures for 2024 are projected to remain high at $1.75 billion to $1.95 billion, indicating ongoing financial strain without accounting for EnLink or Medallion capital expenditures.
Transaction Expenses Effect: 4. Transaction Expenses Impacting Net Income: The third quarter net income of $693 million included $0.04 per share of transaction expenses, highlighting the financial burden associated with ongoing acquisitions and integrations.
Bakken Production Decline: 5. Lower Bakken Production Volumes: Recent basin-level data indicates a decline in crude volumes in the Bakken region, contradicting ONEOK's expectations for growth and suggesting potential challenges in maintaining production levels.
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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