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What to Expect from Williams Companies Stock in 2020
Williams Companies stock has recovered slightly. However, the energy stock is still trading at a 20% discount to its 52-week high of close to $30.
How Will Energy Transfer Stock Perform in 2020?
Energy Transfer (ET) stock had a weak run despite strong earnings growth in 2019. Here’s a look into how analysts think ET will perform in 2020.
AMLP: What’s Next for Midstream MLPs after a Rebound?
Midstream MLPs have recovered after hitting multiyear lows early this month. The ALPS Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) is up more than 10% in the last two weeks.
Will Energy Pipeline Stocks Meet Analysts’ Ratings?
The analyst ratings are based on rigorous analysis of fundamentals. Let’s take a look at these ratings and price targets for top energy stocks.
Why ONEOK Stock Is Outperforming Its Peers This Year
This year, ONEOK (OKE) stock has risen roughly 32%, while peers Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Williams Companies (WMB) are up 26% and 3%, respectively.
Energy Transfer Stock Offers a Solid Total Return Potential
Despite solid earnings growth this year, Energy Transfer stock fell close to its multiyear lows recently. Could this weakness be seen as an opportunity?
Williams Companies: What Could Lift Its Ailing Stock?
Williams Companies stock fell for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday and closed almost at an 11-month low. Midstream stocks are trading weak.
Energy Transfer: Solid Q3 Earnings Fail to Lift Its Stock
Energy Transfer stock fell below $12 yesterday. Once again, the company’s strong earnings results, released November 6, didn’t boost the stock.
Energy Transfer’s Q3 Earnings: What’s Next for Its Stock?
Energy Transfer (ET) plans to report its Q3 earnings today after the bell. ET has reported significant earnings growth in the last several quarters.
Top Midstream Energy Stocks: What Analysts Got Wrong
Despite stable earnings and dividend growth, MLP stocks are depressed. We look at the top midstream energy stocks’ performance in the past 12 months.
What Makes Kinder Morgan Stock Attractive?
Kinder Morgan (KMI) currently trades at an attractive yield of about 5%. It expects to raise its dividends by 25% in 2020.
Where Williams Companies Stock Could Be Headed Now
Williams Companies (WMB) stock has fallen 6% while natural gas is down 15% in the last three weeks. WMB has fallen more than 15% in the last 12 months.
Why These Three Dividend Stocks Are a Buy Now
Let’s take a look at three C-corp dividend stocks in the midstream sector that offer attractive total return potential, with very attractive yields.
Could Williams Companies’ Q2 Results Help Its Stock?
Natural gas infrastructure giant Williams Companies (WMB) released its second-quarter results yesterday after markets closed.
Williams Companies’ Earnings Look Weak Before Q2
We expect Williams Companies’ earnings on Wednesday after markets close. the company will likely report an adjusted EBITDA of $1.22 billion.
Raymond James Upgrades Williams and Downgrades Kinder Morgan
Raymond James upgraded Williams Companies (WMB) and downgraded Kinder Morgan (KMI) on June 26. Raymond James downgraded KMI from “outperform” to “market perform.” Based on consensus estimates, Kinder Morgan has a mean price of $21.7 against its current market price of $20.6, indicating an estimated upside of 5% for the next year.
Kinder Morgan Has Outperformed Top Midstream Stocks in 2019
Kinder Morgan (KMI) stock has outperformed its top midstream peers so far in 2019. The stock is up roughly 28% year-to-date.
Williams Companies’ Q1 Earnings Rose 7%
Williams Companies reported an adjusted EBITDA of $1.21 billion, which missed the consensus estimates for the quarter ending March 31.
Williams Companies: Analysts’ Ratings before Its Q1 Earnings
For Williams Companies stock, 11 analysts recommended a “buy,” eight recommended a “strong buy,” and two recommended a “hold.”
Comparing Williams Companies’ Yield with Its Peers
Williams Companies (WMB) stock is trading at a dividend yield of 5.4%, which is close to its five-year average.
Williams Companies’ Valuation before Its Q1 Results
Williams Companies (WMB) stock is trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 11.4x based on the consensus estimates for 2019.
Williams Companies: Analyzing the Leverage Trends
Williams Companies’ (WMB) flattish leverage trend suggests that its earnings have grown mainly in proportion with its debt.
Kinder Morgan’s Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates
Kinder Morgan (KMI) reported its first-quarter results after the markets closed yesterday.
Energy Transfer Stock Offers Good Upside Potential
Based on analysts’ consensus estimates, Energy Transfer stock has a target price of $20.83 compared to its current market price of $15.43.
Kinder Morgan’s Q1 Earnings Are Expected to Rise 9%
Kinder Morgan (KMI) is expected to report its earnings results for the first quarter of 2019 on April 16.
Enbridge: 74% of the Analysts Recommend a ‘Buy’
Around 74% of the Reuters-surveyed analysts have rated Enbridge as a “buy” or “strong buy,” while the remaining analysts rate it as a “hold.”
Enbridge: Why Income Investors Are Attracted to the Stock
Enbridge has paid dividends for more than 64 years. Enbridge has increased its dividends for 24 consecutive years.
Which Midstream Stocks Generated the Most Returns in Q1?
NGL Energy Partners (NGL) generated total returns, including price appreciation and dividends, of ~50% in the first quarter.
Midstream Stocks Outperformed Broader Markets in Q1
Crude oil prices rose ~32% in the first quarter. The strength in crude oil prices and strong fourth-quarter performances drove midstream stocks.
Rising Gas Production Should Benefit Midstream Stocks
US natural gas production continues to surge. It rose by 11% in 2018, the highest ever annual increase.
Energy Transfer: Analysts’ Views and Target Prices
Based on analysts’ estimates, Energy Transfer (ET) stock has a target price of $20.83—compared to its current market price of $15.28.
Energy Transfer’s Implied Volatility Trends
Recently, Energy Transfer (ET) stock had an implied volatility of 23%, which is close to its 15-day average volatility.
Energy Transfer’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
Energy Transfer is trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple close to 11x based on the consensus earnings estimates for the next 12 months.
KMI, OKE, and WMB: Changes in the Short Interest
Recently, the short interest in ONEOK (OKE) rose 16.8%. In comparison, the short interest in Williams Companies (WMB) fell 9.2%.
Will KMI, WMB, and OKE Maintain Their Rally?
So far, midstream stocks Kinder Morgan (KMI), ONEOK (OKE), and Williams Companies (WMB) have each risen ~30% in 2019.
Investing in MLPs: Why Yield Isn’t Everything
As investors, it can be difficult to escape from the lure of high yields. The idea of high and regular income looks attractive.
A Look at Williams Companies’ Implied Volatility Trends
On March 21, the implied volatility of Williams Companies (WMB) stock was 17%, lower than its 15-day average.
PAA, WMB, and OKE: Midstream Stocks Rose Last Week
Last week, Plains All American Pipeline (PAA), Williams Companies (WMB), and ONEOK (OKE) rose 2.5%, 2.3%, and 1.9%, respectively.
Midstream Stocks Outperformed Broader Markets Last Week
Midstream stocks and MLPs broadly outperformed the broader markets last week. The Alerian MLP Index was flat while the S&P 500 Index fell 2.2% for the week.
ONEOK and AmeriGas Partners: Target Price Revisions Last Week
On March 1, Stifel raised its target price for ONEOK from $58 to $69. On February 27, Mizuho raised its target price from $70 to $73.
Cheniere Energy’s Valuation before Its Q4 Earnings
Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock rallied ~13% in the last 12 months. The stock is trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 13.5x.
Kinder Morgan: Analysts Are Turning Bullish
The mean target price for Kinder Morgan is $21.3, which implies an upside potential of ~12% from Kinder Morgan’s current price.
Will Kinder Morgan Maintain Its Upward Momentum?
Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Williams Companies (WMB) have each risen ~24% in 2019. In comparison, ONEOK (OKE) has risen ~27%.
TransCanada Reported Strong Q4 Results, Raised Dividends 8.7%
TransCanada (TRP) reported its fourth-quarter results on February 14. The company reported 32% growth in its comparable earnings.
Highlights from Williams Companies’ Q4 Earnings
Williams Companies reported an adjusted EBITDA of $1.20 billion, which missed the consensus estimates for the quarter ending December 31.
KMI, TRGP, OKE, and WMB: Top Midstream Gains in 2019
Midstream C corporations have posted impressive gains in 2019. The top stocks in the sector have outperformed the broader market.
How’s Williams Companies Stock Valued?
Williams Companies (WMB) stock is trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 11x based on its estimated earnings for the next 12 months.
How Williams Companies Looks before Its Q4 Earnings
Williams Companies (WMB) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 earnings on February 13.
Comparing Cheniere Energy’s Valuation to Peers’
Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock rallied approximately 11% in the last 12 months. It’s trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 13.7x, based on its projected earnings for the next 12 months.
PAA, ET, and KMI: Which Top Midstream Stocks Fell Last Week?
MLPs fell marginally in the week ending January 25. The Alerian MLP Index fell 0.6% last week.
Key MLP and Midstream Rating Updates Last Week
On January 16, Barclays raised its rating for Williams Companies (WMB) from “equal weight” to “overweight.”
Midstream Stocks Gained for the Third Straight Week
Midstream stocks and MLPs continued to gain in the third week of 2019. The Alerian MLP Index rose 1.9% in the week ending January 18.
How Top Midstream Stocks Could Perform in 2019
With simplified structures and greater financial discipline, MLPs look better-equipped to perform in the volatile commodity price environment.
Kinder Morgan: Most Analysts Recommend a ‘Buy’
Analysts’ average target price of $21.4 implies an upside potential of 24% from Kinder Morgan’s (KMI) current price.
Energy Transfer Stock Offers a Huge Potential Upside
Energy Transfer (ET) stock presents the highest potential upside among MLPs based on analysts’ target price for the next 12 months.
Williams Companies Stock Reaches the ‘Oversold’ Zone
Williams Companies (WMB) stock has fallen more than 15% in the last two months and is currently trading at a 52-week low.
Is Kinder Morgan Stock Undervalued?
Kinder Morgan’s lower forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple indicates that the stock might be undervalued. Kinder Morgan’s EV-to-EBITDA multiple is 9.6x.
Oil Prices Fell, Dragged Top Midstream Companies Last Week
Crude oil prices fell more than 10% in the week ending November 23. The top midstream companies also fell last week.
These Midstream and MLP Stocks Gained the Most Last Week
Williams Companies (WMB) gained 5.2% last week. Strong third-quarter performance drove the stock up.
Why Top Midstream Stocks Gained while Oil Prices Fell Last Week
Crude oil prices fell 6.6% last week. Despite the fall, most of the top midstream stocks managed to be in the green for the week.
ONEOK Reports Strong Q3 Results, Beats Estimates
ONEOK reported its third-quarter results on October 30 after the markets closed. The company’s EPS of $0.75 beat the consensus estimates.
Midstream Stocks Underperformed the Broader Markets Last Week
Energy sector stocks tumbled in the week ended October 26. The midstream sector underperformed the broader markets.
A Look at Williams Companies’ Chart Indicators and Short Interest
Williams Companies stock is currently trading at $25.26, almost 11% and 9% below its 50-day and 200-day moving average levels, respectively.
KMI, EPD, ETE, and OKE: Key Midstream Rating Updates
Credit Suisse gave a “neutral” rating to Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP), ONEOK (OKE), and Sunoco (SUN).
Antero Midstream to Buy Antero Midstream Partners
On October 9, Antero Midstream GP agreed to buy MLP subsidiary Antero Midstream Partners, including shares held by Antero Resources (AR).
ETP, EEP, DM: MLP Sector Mergers Continue in Third Quarter
There were quite a few MLP merger announcements in the third quarter.
How Analysts View Williams Companies Stock
Williams Companies (WMB) stock has a median analyst target price of $34.17 compared to its current market price of $27.62.
KYN, TYG, CEM: How MLP Closed-End Funds Have Performed in 2018
The Kayne Anderson MLP/Midstream Investment Company (KYN) has generated YTD returns of -3.5%.
KMI, OKE, WMB: Midstream Stocks Tumbled Last Week
Top midstream stocks including Kinder Morgan (KMI), Williams Companies (WMB), and ONEOK (OKE) fell last week.
Natural Gas Demand-Supply Trends Impact Midstream Companies
In the United States, the monthly natural gas production rose from 1.78 trillion cubic feet in January 2009 to 2.43 trillion cubic feet in June 2018.
ETE and WMB: Analysts’ Recommendations
According to analysts, Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) stock has a median target price of $21.53—compared to its current market price of $17.40.
Analyzing ETE and WMB’s Dividend Profiles
Energy Transfer Equity paid a distribution of $0.31 per unit for the third quarter, which represents an annualized distribution of $1.22 per unit for 2018.
Energy Transfer Equity versus Williams Companies
Energy Transfer Equity stock has fallen ~2%, while Williams Companies stock has fallen ~10% in 2018.
Weekly Wrap-Up: How Top Midstream Stocks Fared
Top midstream stocks Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Kinder Morgan (KMI) rose 0.9% and 0.7%, respectively, last week.
Among KMI, OKE, and WMB, Which Stock Do Analysts Recommend?
Of the three midstream companies we’re discussing in this series, Kinder Morgan (KMI) has the most “buy” recommendations from analysts.
Why ONEOK Has Outperformed Its Peers in 2018
ONEOK (OKE) stock has risen ~21% so far in 2018, outperforming its peers in the midstream sector.
KMI, OKE, and WMB: Top S&P 500 Dividend Stocks
Kinder Morgan (KMI), Williams Companies (WMB), and ONEOK (OKE) are currently trading at yields of ~4.5%, 4.6%, and 5.0%, respectively.
OKE Had Higher Revenue Growth than KMI and WMB Recently
Over the last eight quarters, ONEOK’s (OKE) YoY (year-over-year) revenue growth averaged 29%.
US Natural Gas Demand Is Expected to Grow 40% in Ten Years
US natural gas demand is expected to grow 40% from 80 Bcfpd (billion cubic feet per day) to 112 Bcfpd.
KMI, WMB, and OKE: Understanding Their Key Business Focus
Kinder Morgan transports natural gas, refined petroleum, crude oil, condensate, CO2, and other products through its network of pipelines.
KMI and WMB Saw a Rise in the Short Interest
The short interest in Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) fell 9.4% from 8.5 million shares on July 13 to 7.7 million shares on July 31.
Analyzing Kinder Morgan’s Discounted Valuation
Kinder Morgan’s multiple is 27% lower than its five-year average. Kinder Morgan’s lower multiple could be due to analysts’ lower growth expectations.
Why MPLX’s 6.6% Yield Is Attractive
Enterprise Products Partners and MPLX’s distributions have been on an upward trend. However, MPLX’s distributions grew faster.
Energy Transfer Partners to Merge with ETE: Stock Up 9% Today
Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) has agreed to merge with the wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Transfer Equity in an all-stock deal.
Williams Companies Missed the Q2 2018 Earnings Estimate
Williams Companies (WMB) and Williams Partners (WPZ) reported their second-quarter earnings on August 1 after the market closed.
US Crude Oil Inventories Are 2% below Their Five-Year Average
Yesterday, the EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) released its oil inventory report.
Which Top Midstream Companies Have an Attractive Upside
Of the top midstream companies we’ve discussed in this series, only ONEOK (OKE) and Cheniere Energy (LNG) have met analysts’ mean price targets from a year ago.
What Analysts Think about Williams Companies Stock
Of the 18 analysts covering Williams Companies (WMB), seven recommend “strong buy,” seven recommend “buy,” and four recommend “hold.”
Crude Oil Bears Could Overshadow Oil Bulls
August WTI oil futures contracts fell 0.7% in early morning trading on July 18. Brent and WTI crude oil futures rose ~0.5% and ~0.03% on July 17.
Are Hedge Funds Buying COG, XEC, WMB, CXO, and HAL?
In Q1 2018, hedge funds increased their aggregate holdings in Cimarex Energy, Williams Companies, and Concho Resources by 12.66%, 22.73%, and 71.02%, respectively.
ETE versus WMB: What Are Their Capital Spending Plans?
Energy Transfer Equity’s midstream MLP subsidiary, Energy Transfer Partners, expects its 2018 capex to be between $4.8 billion and $5.2 billion.
ETE Is Outperforming WMB Year-to-Date: Will the Trend Continue?
The entire midstream energy sector, including Energy Transfer Equity and Williams Companies, has bounced back significantly from its March lows.
ETE versus WMB: Comparing Two Midstream Heavyweights
In this series, we’ll perform a comparative analysis of two midstream heavyweights, Energy Transfer Equity and Williams Companies.
Why Are Analysts Bullish on Williams Companies?
Williams Companies (WMB), Williams Partners’ (WPZ) C-corporation general partner, is sixth among Wall Street’s top seven midstream companies.
Here’s What Makes MPLX an Interesting Stock
MPLX generated total returns, including distributions, of 17% in the last year. Its total returns over five years stand at 28%.
Existing and Planned Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
Pipeline projects under construction that cater to Northeastern US natural gas producers include Energy Transfer Partners’ (ETP) Rover Pipeline Project.
Fidelity Management & Research Sold a Major Position in WMB
The number of institutional holders of Williams Companies (WMB) stock fell to 938 in the first quarter compared to 955 in the previous quarter.
Morgan Stanley Unloaded a Major Position in ETE during Q1 2018
The number of institutional holders in Energy Transfer Equity had fallen to 433 at the end of the first quarter compared to 438 in the previous quarter.
Williams Partners Up 7% on Merger Announcement with GP
Williams Partners (WPZ) rallied 7% early yesterday following a merger announcement with its GP, Williams Companies (WMB).
Analysts Expect Flat Earnings from Williams Partners in 1Q18
Williams Companies (WMB) and its MLP subsidiary, Williams Partners (WPZ), are scheduled to release their 1Q18 earnings on May 2.