ONEOK raises FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance and reports strong Q3 results

ONEOK reported third‑quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $2.24 billion, a 6% sequential increase, and net income of $1.38 billion. The company lifted its full‑year adjusted EBITDA midpoint to roughly $8.55 billion and set a leverage target of 3.25 times. Management highlighted accelerated volumes in the Permian Basin and completion of a $9 billion equity investment while retiring about $5.5 billion of debt.

The higher EBITDA guidance expands the earnings outlook for FY 2026, which may support the stock’s recent price gains. The leverage target of 3.25 times signals a more disciplined balance sheet, potentially improving credit metrics and investor confidence.

  • 1Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $2.24 billion, up 6% sequentially.
  • 2Net income for the quarter was $1.38 billion.
  • 3Full‑year 2026 adjusted EBITDA midpoint was raised to $8.55 billion.
  • 4Leverage target was set at 3.25 times.
  • 5A $9 billion minority equity investment was completed and approximately $5.5 billion of debt was retired.
  • 6Permian Basin volumes accelerated, with natural gas processing volumes up 6% sequentially and NGL raw feed throughput up 9% versus Q2.

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