Summary
ONEOK Inc. reported solid financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2019, demonstrating robust growth and operational execution. Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019, were $2.46 billion, a decrease from $2.96 billion in the prior year, primarily driven by lower commodity sales. However, operating income saw a healthy increase of 6% to $476.1 million, reflecting strong performance across its segments and effective cost management. Net income available to common shareholders grew by 11% year-over-year for the quarter to $311.7 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. The company continues to make significant investments in growth projects, with capital expenditures increasing substantially to $830.5 million for the quarter. ONEOK's diversified business model, with a significant portion of its earnings being fee-based, provides a stable foundation for continued growth and shareholder returns, as evidenced by its increased dividend declaration.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $2.46B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.63B |
| Gross Profit | $831.78M |
| Operating Income | $476.15M |
| Interest Expense | $117.49M |
| Net Income | $311.69M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.75 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.75 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 413.61M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 415.05M |
Key Highlights
- 1Operating income increased by 6% to $476.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
- 2Net income available to common shareholders rose by 11% to $311.7 million ($0.75 per diluted share) for the quarter.
- 3Capital expenditures significantly increased to $830.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, reflecting ongoing investments in growth projects.
- 4The company's Natural Gas Gathering and Processing segment saw a 12% increase in Adjusted EBITDA, driven by natural gas volume growth.
- 5The Natural Gas Liquids segment's Adjusted EBITDA saw a modest 4% increase, supported by higher exchange services, despite a decrease in optimization and marketing earnings.
- 6The Natural Gas Pipelines segment demonstrated strong performance with an 18% increase in Adjusted EBITDA, driven by higher transportation services.
- 7ONEOK declared a quarterly dividend of $0.89 per share, an increase from the prior year, reflecting confidence in its financial position and future outlook.