Core Insights - ONEOK Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23 by 15.4% and declining 4.6% from the previous year's figure of $1.09 [1] - Total revenues for the quarter reached $8.04 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7 billion by 14.9% and improving 68.2% from $4.78 billion in the prior-year quarter [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.78 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 23.2% [2] - Operating income totaled $1.22 billion, up 14.7% from the prior-year level of $1.06 billion [2] - Interest expenses amounted to $442 million, a significant increase of 47.3% from $300 million in the year-ago period [2] - The total natural gas processed was 5,250 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), marking a 140.1% increase year over year [2] Capacity and Debt - Natural gas transportation capacity contracted was 4,663 million British thermal units per hour per day (MDth/d), which increased by 4% year over year [3] - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $141 million, down from $733 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Long-term debt (excluding current maturities) totaled $29.78 billion, a decrease from $31.02 billion as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Cash provided by operating activities for the first three months of 2025 was $904 million, compared to $596 million in the same period of 2024 [4] 2025 Guidance - ONEOK anticipates consolidated 2025 net income in the range of $3.21-$3.69 billion and expects adjusted EBITDA between $8-$8.45 billion [5] - Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, are projected to be in the range of $1.77-$1.73 billion [5] - Diluted EPS is expected to be between $4.97-$5.77 per share, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings at $5.35 per share, lower than the midpoint of the company's guidance [5] Zacks Rank - ONEOK currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter 2025 net income attributable to ONEOK totaled $636 million or $1.04 per share [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $1.78 billion, or $1.81 billion excluding transaction costs, driven by higher NGL and natural gas processing volumes [11][12] - The acquired EnLink and Medallion assets contributed nearly $450 million during the first quarter [12] - The company ended the quarter with no borrowings under its $3.5 billion facility and over $140 million in cash [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NGL volumes increased by 4% year over year, with a 15% increase in the Rocky Mountain region and an 8% increase in the Gulf Coast Permian region [17] - Refined product volumes were nearly unchanged year over year, with expectations for increased volumes in the coming months due to seasonal demand [20] - Midland crude gathered volumes were up more than 20% year over year, including contributions from the EnLink and Medallion systems [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing increased demand for natural gas due to ongoing negotiations related to power demand for data centers and industrial demand along the Mississippi River [26] - The Oklahoma natural gas storage expansion project was completed, adding an additional 4 Bcf of working storage capacity, which is 80% committed with third-party contracts [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - ONEOK is focused on optimizing existing assets and expanding strategically in high-growth areas like the Permian Basin [28] - The company is committed to capital discipline and maintaining a strong balance sheet, with plans to adjust capital expenditures if necessary [50][51] - The integration of acquired assets is expected to provide significant synergies and growth opportunities, with a focus on operational efficiencies and commercial alignment [12][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the evolving macroeconomic environment but expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate through various cycles [6][10] - The company expects seasonal refined product demand and volume growth from completed capital projects to enhance results in the coming quarters [14] - Management remains optimistic about long-term fundamentals and the strength of integrated assets [28] Other Important Information - The company is nearing completion of several organic growth projects, including pipeline expansions in the Permian and Rocky Mountain regions [5] - The strategic Texas City LPG export joint venture is expected to provide customers with a fully integrated solution for their products [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the synergies and outlook for 2025 and 2026? - Management highlighted that LNG exports and data center demand are expected to drive growth, with synergies not dependent on production volume [34][36] Question: How are producer conversations going regarding concessions? - Management indicated constructive conversations with producers, focusing on win-win solutions through bundling strategies [41] Question: How has the potential for tariffs on LPGs impacted commercialization? - Management stated that tariffs have not impacted their LPG export project or contracting approach [44] Question: How flexible can capital expenditures be if the macro environment worsens? - Management noted that they can flex down about $1 billion of their annual capital expenditures if necessary [50] Question: How much of the synergies for 2025 are already underway? - Management confirmed that a substantial amount of synergies are already in progress, with ongoing capital projects to connect systems [53][56] Question: What is the outlook for Bakken volumes? - Management indicated that low single-digit growth in Bakken volumes is expected, with confidence in recovery as winter issues subside [63] Question: How sensitive is ethane recovery to market pricing? - Management explained that ethane recovery is affected by pricing, but they have flexibility to adjust based on market conditions [66] Question: What is the outlook for the gas pipeline business? - Management expressed optimism about the natural gas pipeline segment, which performed well in Q1 and is expected to continue strong performance [98]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter 2025 net income attributable to ONEOK totaled $636 million or $1.04 per share [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $1.78 billion, or $1.81 billion excluding transaction costs, driven by higher NGL and natural gas processing volumes [11][12] - The acquired EnLink and Medallion assets contributed nearly $450 million during the first quarter [12] - The company ended the quarter with no borrowings under its $3.5 billion facility and over $140 million in cash [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NGL volumes increased 4% year over year, with a 15% increase in the Rocky Mountain Region and an 8% increase in the Gulf Coast Permian volume [17] - Refined product volumes were nearly unchanged year over year, with expectations for increased volumes in the coming months due to seasonal demand [20] - Midland crude gathered volumes were up more than 20% year over year, including contributions from EnLink and Medallion systems [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing increased demand for natural gas due to ongoing negotiations related to power demand for data centers and industrial needs [25] - The Oklahoma natural gas storage expansion project will add an additional four Bcf of working storage capacity, which is 80% committed with third-party contracts [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - ONEOK is focused on optimizing existing assets and expanding strategically in high-growth areas like the Permian Basin [27] - The company is committed to capital discipline and maintaining a strong balance sheet, with plans to adjust capital expenditures if necessary [15][52] - The integration of acquired assets is expected to provide significant synergies and growth opportunities, with a focus on operational efficiencies and commercial alignment [12][78] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the evolving macroeconomic environment but believes ONEOK is structured to perform through various cycles [7][10] - The company expects seasonal refined product demand and volume growth from completed capital projects to enhance results in the coming quarters [15] - Management remains confident in the long-term fundamentals of the business, supported by a strong integrated asset base and market understanding [27] Other Important Information - The company is nearing completion of several organic growth projects, including pipeline expansions in West Texas and the Rocky Mountain region [6] - The strategic Texas City LPG export joint venture is expected to provide customers with a fully integrated solution for their products [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the synergies and outlook for 2025 and 2026? - Management highlighted that LNG exports and increasing demand for data centers are key drivers for growth, with synergies not dependent on volume [34][36] Question: How are producer conversations going regarding concessions? - Management indicated constructive conversations with producers, focusing on win-win solutions through bundling strategies [41] Question: How has the potential for tariffs on LPGs impacted commercialization? - Management stated that tariffs have not impacted their LPG export project or contracting approach [44] Question: How flexible can capital expenditure plans be if the macro environment worsens? - Management noted that approximately $1 billion of annual capital can be flexed, with a history of successfully managing capital programs during downturns [50][52] Question: How is the Bakken region trending for the rest of the year? - Management expressed confidence in low single-digit growth in the Bakken, with expectations for improved volumes as winter issues subside [64][66] Question: What is the outlook for NGL volumes and ethane recovery? - Management confirmed that ethane rejection was in line with expectations, with increased recovery anticipated as gas prices stabilize [73][74] Question: Can you clarify the incremental EBITDA from combining the four companies? - Management confirmed that there is an expected additional $1.3 billion of incremental EBITDA realizable by 2027 from synergies and growth projects [78][84]

Financial Performance & Guidance - First quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA was approximately $1.8 billion[25] - The company reported net income attributable to ONEOK of $636 million, or $1.04 per diluted share[26] - ONEOK reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint of $8.225 billion[12, 23] - The company anticipates >15% EPS growth in 2026 and is approaching 10% adjusted EBITDA growth[23] Segment Performance (Q1 2025 vs Q4 2024) - Natural Gas Liquids adjusted EBITDA decreased, including an $82 million decrease from unconsolidated affiliates and a $72 million decrease in transportation and storage[30] - Natural Gas Gathering and Processing adjusted EBITDA increased, including a $13 million increase due to adjusted EBITDA from EnLink[31] - Refined Products and Crude adjusted EBITDA decreased[28] - Natural Gas Pipelines adjusted EBITDA decreased, including a $264 million decrease due to the interstate natural gas pipeline divestiture in 2024[31] Operational Highlights - Natural Gas Liquids: Gulf Coast/Permian NGL raw feed throughput increased by 13% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024[37] - Refined Products and Crude: Crude oil volume shipped increased to 1,846,000 bpd in the first quarter of 2025[40] - Natural Gas Gathering and Processing: Total processed volumes reached 5,250 MMcf/d in the first quarter of 2025[45] Growth Projects & Opportunities - The company is focused on high-return organic growth projects, including expansions of the West Texas NGL Pipeline (capacity to 740,000 bpd) and Elk Creek NGL Pipeline (capacity to 435,000 bpd)[56] - ONEOK sees opportunities in natural gas pipelines driven by industrial demand growth from data centers, LNG, and ammonia facilities[52, 55]

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Oneok: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Oneok shares have lost about 12.5% since the beginning of the year versu ...

Exhibit 99.1 ew April 29, 2025 Analyst Contact: Megan Patterson Media Contact: 918-561-5325 Brad Borror 918-588-7582 ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2025 Earnings; Affirms 2025 Financial Guidance Higher Year-Over-Year Rocky Mountain Region Volumes TULSA, Okla. - April 29, 2025 - ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced higher first quarter 2025 results and affirmed full-year 2025 financial guidance. Higher First Quarter 2025 Results, Compared With First Quarter 2024: "ONEOK's solid first quarter results ...

Core Viewpoint - ONEOK, Inc. reported higher first quarter 2025 results compared to the same period in 2024 and affirmed its full-year 2025 financial guidance, driven by increased volumes in the Rocky Mountain region and contributions from strategic acquisitions [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $691 million, with net income attributable to ONEOK at $636 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.04 [8][10]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.775 billion, reflecting a significant increase from $1.441 billion in the first quarter of 2024 [8][10]. - Operating income rose to $1.220 billion, up from $1.064 billion in the previous year [8]. Volume and Growth - There was a 15% increase in NGL raw feed throughput volumes and a 7% increase in natural gas volumes processed in the Rocky Mountain region [8]. - The performance was supported by a full quarter of adjusted EBITDA from the EnLink and Medallion acquisitions, alongside higher processing volumes [11]. Strategic Initiatives - ONEOK completed the acquisition of EnLink Midstream on January 31, 2025, which contributed to the financial results [9]. - The company announced joint ventures for a new 400,000-barrel per day LPG export terminal in Texas City, Texas, and a pipeline connecting to its Mont Belvieu storage facility [9]. - ONEOK repurchased 190,000 shares of common stock for $17.4 million under its $2 billion share repurchase program, totaling 1.865 million shares repurchased since January 2024 [9]. Capital Expenditures - Total capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2025 were $629 million, compared to $512 million in the same quarter of 2024 [8]. - The Natural Gas Liquids Segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $635 million, while the Refined Products and Crude Segment reported $471 million [13][14]. Future Outlook - The company expects continued execution on acquisition-related synergies and organic growth projects to support growth throughout 2025, enhancing shareholder value [4].

Group 1 - Oneok Inc. (OKE) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.8% [1] - Revenues are anticipated to reach $7 billion, which is a 46.4% increase from the same quarter last year [1] - There has been a downward revision of 2.6% in the consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days, indicating a reappraisal by analysts [1] Group 2 - Analysts predict 'Natural gas processed per day' at 6,118.74 BBtu/d, up from 2,894 BBtu/d reported in the same quarter last year [4] - The forecast for 'Raw feed throughput - Natural Gas Liquids' is 1,369.48 million barrels per day, compared to 1,241 MBBL/d in the previous year [4] - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Natural Gas Liquids' is expected to be $686.37 million, an increase from $588 million year-over-year [5] Group 3 - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Natural Gas Pipelines' is forecasted to reach $171.15 million, compared to $165 million reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Natural Gas Gathering and Processing' is estimated at $529.00 million, up from $306 million in the previous year [6] Group 4 - Oneok shares have shown a return of -12.4% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by -4.3% [7] - Oneok holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to mirror overall market performance in the near future [7]

The upcoming report from Oneok Inc. (OKE) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, indicating an increase of 12.8% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $7 billion, representing an increase of 46.4% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 2.6% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Prior to a compan ...

ONEOK Inc. (OKE) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 results on April 29, after market close. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 8.3% in the last reported quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.) Let's discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results. Key Factors That May Impact OKE's Q1 Results In December 2025, ONEOK completed MB-6, a 125,000-barrel per day (bpd) natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionator in Mont Bel ...