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Oneok Inc. (OKE) closed at $95.83, up 2.06%, outperforming the S&P 500's decline. The company is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.46 (down 2.01% YoY) and revenue of $11.77 billion (up 36.34% YoY). OKE holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 16.5, trading at a premium to its industry average of 14.7.

ONEOK (OKE) is scheduled to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 27 with revenues expected to rise 36.34% year-over-year to $11.77 billion. The company is predicted to beat consensus estimates driven by higher transportation volumes, summer fuel demand, FERC tariff adjustments, and pipeline expansion completions. ONEOK's ROE of 16.41% exceeds the industry average, and shares have gained 33.5% over the past year.

Oneok Inc. (OKE) declined 1.44% to $90.65 while the broader market gained, underperforming the S&P 500 and its sector. The natural gas company is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026, with forecasted EPS of $1.46 (down 2.01% YoY) but revenue of $11.77 billion (up 36.34% YoY). OKE holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 16.17, trading at a premium to its industry average.

The article discusses using the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool to identify stocks poised to beat earnings estimates. Two energy stocks highlighted are SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) with a +60% ESP ahead of November 4 earnings, and Oneok Inc. (OKE) with a +1.74% ESP before October 27 earnings. Both stocks hold a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and positive ESPs, suggesting potential for earnings beats.

The article explains how to use the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool to identify stocks likely to beat earnings estimates. It highlights that combining positive ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 or stronger resulted in positive earnings surprises 70% of the time with ~28% average annual returns. Two energy stocks are featured as examples: Oneok Inc. and Sempra, both with positive ESP figures suggesting potential earnings beats.

Oneok Inc. (OKE), a natural gas pipeline company, demonstrates a solid history of beating earnings estimates with an average surprise of 6.62% over the past two quarters. The company's positive Earnings ESP of +1.74% combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggests another earnings beat is likely in its upcoming October 27, 2026 report.

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Oneok Inc. (OKE) rose 2.54% to $90.29 in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. However, the stock has declined 8.11% over the past month.

The company is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.46 (down 2.01% YoY) and revenue of $11.77 billion (up 36.34% YoY). OKE holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 15.48, trading at a premium to its industry average.

ONEOK Inc. (OKE), a Tulsa-based energy company engaged in natural gas and NGL businesses, holds a #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank with a VGM Score of B. The company features attractive valuation metrics with a forward P/E ratio of 14.97 and a Value Style Score of B. Five analysts revised earnings estimates upward in the last 60 days, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate increasing to $5.69 per share for fiscal 2026, and the company boasts an average earnings surprise of +5%.

Enphase Energy is expected to report Q3 2026 results on October 27, 2026, with consensus estimates showing a 26% sales decline and 47.8% earnings decline year-over-year. While new product launches like the IQ9 microinverter and growing battery storage demand provide some support, the company faces headwinds from reciprocal tariffs, cautious distributors, and elevated interest rates. The Zacks model does not predict an earnings beat given the Rank #4 (Sell) rating despite a positive Earnings ESP of +6.38%.

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