ONEOK Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results, Raises Full-Year Financial Guidance

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ONEOK, Inc. announced a 12% increase in first-quarter net income and a 13% increase in adjusted EBITDA, leading to an upward revision of its full-year 2026 financial guidance.

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• Q1 Net Income Up 12%

  Reported net income of $776 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 12% increase year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share of $1.23.

• Adjusted EBITDA Increased 13%

  Achieved $2.0 billion in adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter, marking a 13% increase compared to the prior year.

• Full-Year Guidance Raised

  Increased 2026 net income guidance to a midpoint of $3.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to a midpoint of $8.25 billion, reflecting strong business segment performance and a constructive market.

• Strategic Capital Management

  Redeemed $491 million of 4.85% senior notes due July 2026 and entered into a new $1.2 billion term loan agreement in April 2026.

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The strong first-quarter performance, driven by volume growth across its integrated asset portfolio and a constructive market environment, indicates robust operational execution. The increased full-year guidance for net income and adjusted EBITDA suggests management's confidence in continued positive momentum, which is a significant positive signal for investors. While a noncash impairment charge was noted, it is overshadowed by the overall strong financial and operational results.