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Energy & UtilitiesWhat 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.
Energy & UtilitiesHow 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.
Energy & UtilitiesAMLP: 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.
Energy & UtilitiesWill 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.
Energy & UtilitiesWhy 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 & UtilitiesEnergy 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?
Company & Industry OverviewsWilliams 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnergy 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.
Earnings ReportEnergy 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsTop 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhere 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy 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.
Earnings ReportCould Williams Companies’ Q2 Results Help Its Stock?
Natural gas infrastructure giant Williams Companies (WMB) released its second-quarter results yesterday after markets closed.
Earnings ReportWilliams 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsRaymond 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.
Energy & UtilitiesKinder 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.
Earnings ReportWilliams 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.
Earnings ReportWilliams 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.”
Earnings ReportComparing 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.
Earnings ReportWilliams 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.
Earnings ReportWilliams Companies: Analyzing the Leverage Trends
Williams Companies’ (WMB) flattish leverage trend suggests that its earnings have grown mainly in proportion with its debt.
Earnings ReportKinder Morgan’s Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates
Kinder Morgan (KMI) reported its first-quarter results after the markets closed yesterday.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnergy 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.
Earnings ReportKinder 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.
Energy & UtilitiesEnbridge: 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.”
Company & Industry OverviewsEnbridge: 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhich 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsMidstream 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.
Energy & UtilitiesRising Gas Production Should Benefit Midstream Stocks
US natural gas production continues to surge. It rose by 11% in 2018, the highest ever annual increase.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnergy 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnergy 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnergy 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsKMI, 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%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWill 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsInvesting 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsA 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.
Energy & UtilitiesPAA, 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsMidstream 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.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Might Cap Rising Crude Oil Prices?
The US crude oil (USO) supply includes domestic production and imports. The supply gets consumed as inputs to refineries and exports.
Company & Industry OverviewsKinder Morgan: Analysts’ Views and Target Price
Kinder Morgan is trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA valuation multiple close to 10.3x, which is lower than many of its peers.
Energy & UtilitiesONEOK 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.
Energy & UtilitiesMLPs and Midstream Stocks: Gains and Losses Last Week
Cheniere Energy Partners, Magellan Midstream Partners, and Noble Midstream Partners were among the biggest gains last week.
Earnings ReportCheniere 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.
Energy & UtilitiesKinder 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWill 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%.
Earnings ReportTransCanada 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.
Earnings ReportHighlights 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsKMI, 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.
Earnings ReportHow’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.
Earnings ReportWilliams Companies’ Dividend Profile Compared to Its Peers
Williams Companies (WMB) paid a dividend of $0.34 per share in the fourth quarter, which implies an annualized dividend of $1.36 per share.
Earnings ReportHow Williams Companies Looks before Its Q4 Earnings
Williams Companies (WMB) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 earnings on February 13.
Company & Industry OverviewsComparing 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.
Energy & UtilitiesPAA, 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.
Energy & UtilitiesKey MLP and Midstream Rating Updates Last Week
On January 16, Barclays raised its rating for Williams Companies (WMB) from “equal weight” to “overweight.”
Energy & UtilitiesMidstream 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.
Energy & UtilitiesHow 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.
Energy & UtilitiesMLPs Have Outperformed Broader Markets So Far in 2019
Top MLP and midstream stocks have performed strongly so far in 2019. Stocks surged across the board.
Earnings ReportKinder 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 & UtilitiesEnergy 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWilliams 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs 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.
Energy & UtilitiesAre Analysts Bullish on Targa Resources?
On November 19, U.S. Capital Advisors raised its rating for Targa Resources (TRGP) to “overweight” from “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesOil 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.
Energy & UtilitiesThese 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.
Energy & UtilitiesWhy 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.
Earnings ReportONEOK 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.
Energy & UtilitiesMidstream Stocks Underperformed the Broader Markets Last Week
Energy sector stocks tumbled in the week ended October 26. The midstream sector underperformed the broader markets.
Earnings ReportA 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.
Energy & UtilitiesKMI, EPD, ETE, and OKE: Key Midstream Rating Updates
Credit Suisse gave a “neutral” rating to Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP), ONEOK (OKE), and Sunoco (SUN).
Energy & UtilitiesAntero 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).
Company & Industry OverviewsETP, EEP, DM: MLP Sector Mergers Continue in Third Quarter
There were quite a few MLP merger announcements in the third quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow 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.
Energy & UtilitiesKYN, 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%.
Energy & UtilitiesKMI, OKE, WMB: Midstream Stocks Tumbled Last Week
Top midstream stocks including Kinder Morgan (KMI), Williams Companies (WMB), and ONEOK (OKE) fell last week.
Energy & UtilitiesNatural 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsETE 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsAnalyzing 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsETE and WMB: Midstream Giants’ Earnings Growth
Williams Companies (WMB) has very small exposure to the Permian Basin. The company displayed flattish EBITDA growth in the first half of 2018.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnergy Transfer Equity versus Williams Companies
Energy Transfer Equity stock has fallen ~2%, while Williams Companies stock has fallen ~10% in 2018.
Company & Industry OverviewsWeekly 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.
Energy & UtilitiesAmong 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy ONEOK Has Outperformed Its Peers in 2018
ONEOK (OKE) stock has risen ~21% so far in 2018, outperforming its peers in the midstream sector.
Company & Industry OverviewsKMI, 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsOKE 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%.
Company & Industry OverviewsUS 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsKMI, 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsEPD and MPLX Have High Earnings Growth
Kinder Morgan’s adjusted EBITDA grew 7% YoY in the second quarter. The EBITDA grew at an average rate of 4% over the last six quarters.
Company & Industry OverviewsKMI 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsAnalyzing 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnterprise Products Has Outperformed Its Peers in 2018
So far, Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has risen ~9% in 2018. The company has outperformed its peers in the midstream sector.
Energy & UtilitiesEnergy 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.
Earnings ReportWilliams 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.
Energy & UtilitiesUS Crude Oil Inventories Are 2% below Their Five-Year Average
Yesterday, the EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) released its oil inventory report.
Energy & UtilitiesWhich 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.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat 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.”
Energy & UtilitiesCrude 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.
Energy & UtilitiesEnergy Transfer Partners: Sharp Decline in Crude Oil Prices
The one-year correlation coefficient between Energy Transfer Equity and crude oil was 0.49 as of July 11.
ConsumerAre 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.