ONEOK vs TC Energy: why the prices moved differently

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ONEOK Inc (OKE)

Q3 202611 Jul – 10 Sep 2026

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ONEOK's AI Gas Deal and $4.4B Permian Buy Reshape Growth

AI data-center gas supply deal ONEOK signed its first deal to supply natural gas to an AI data center, opening a new demand source as tech companies race to power energy-hungry computing.
This is a new growth avenue that could boost future volumes and investor confidence.
$4.425B Permian acquisition ONEOK agreed to buy Brazos Midstream's Permian assets for $4.425 billion, more than doubling its Midland Basin processing capacity and expanding its footprint in a key oil region.
This major acquisition is a core strategic move that increases scale and future earnings potential.
Apollo's $9B investment funds deal Apollo made a $9 billion minority equity investment to fund the Permian purchase, reducing debt without issuing common stock or hurting credit ratings.
This financing structure supports the acquisition while preserving financial health, a key investor concern.
Record results, raised guidance, dividend hike ONEOK posted record Q2 results, raised 2026 guidance, and lifted its dividend 4% to $1.07 per share, signaling confidence in cash flow.
Strong operational performance and shareholder returns directly support the stock price.

August 202611 Jul – 10 Sep 2026

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ONEOK's AI Gas Deal and $4.4B Permian Buy Reshape Growth

AI data-center gas supply deal ONEOK signed its first deal to supply natural gas to an AI data center, opening a new demand source as tech companies race to power energy-hungry computing.
This is a new growth avenue that could boost future volumes and investor confidence.
$4.425B Permian acquisition ONEOK agreed to buy Brazos Midstream's Permian assets for $4.425 billion, more than doubling its Midland Basin processing capacity and expanding its footprint in a key oil region.
This major acquisition is a core strategic move that increases scale and future earnings potential.
Apollo's $9B investment funds deal Apollo made a $9 billion minority equity investment to fund the Permian purchase, reducing debt without issuing common stock or hurting credit ratings.
This financing structure supports the acquisition while preserving financial health, a key investor concern.
Record results, raised guidance, dividend hike ONEOK posted record Q2 results, raised 2026 guidance, and lifted its dividend 4% to $1.07 per share, signaling confidence in cash flow.
Strong operational performance and shareholder returns directly support the stock price.

Latest11 Jul – 10 Sep 2026

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ONEOK funds Brazos buy with $9B Apollo equity, keeps dividend growing

Apollo's $9B equity funds Brazos purchase without new debt Apollo closed a $9 billion minority investment in ONEOK Holdings, structured below ONEOK's debt and treated by rating agencies as credit-enhancing. That gives ONEOK money to buy Brazos Midstream's West Texas gas operations and pay down debt without borrowing more or risking its credit rating.
This is the period's biggest new event and directly explains how ONEOK is paying for growth while protecting its balance sheet.
Dividend raised 4% to $1.07 as cash flows and guidance grow ONEOK lifted its quarterly dividend 4% to $1.07 per share and guides 2026 adjusted EBITDA to $7.9-$8.3 billion, with $475 million of acquisition synergies booked. A rising payout backed by fee-based pipeline volumes signals steady cash and supports the stock's value case.
Rising dividends and EBITDA guidance are the core fundamental drivers behind the stock's appeal to income investors.
Raised 2026 guidance leaves shares looking cheap on earnings After management raised 2026 earnings guidance, ONEOK trades near 16 times earnings versus a fair estimate of about 21 and peers averaging 19.5. If expansion projects and Permian volume growth deliver, the discount can close; bears warn returns could slip and debt from deals limits flexibility.
Valuation versus peers is the main reason analysts see upside, and it frames the bull-bear debate for readers.
Earnings report due with $1.39 per share expected ONEOK was scheduled to report quarterly results on August 3, with analysts expecting $1.39 per share. The report is the next hard check on whether fee-based volumes and acquisition savings are flowing through as promised.
The upcoming earnings print is the near-term catalyst that will confirm or challenge the growth story.

7 Aug – 2 Sep 2026

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ONEOK's AI Gas Deal and $4.4B Permian Buy Reshape Growth

First AI data-center gas supply deal ONEOK signed its first deal to supply natural gas to a 1-gigawatt power plant for AI data centers, a $100 million project with strong returns. It is in late talks on more such deals, opening a new demand source for its pipelines.
New demand channel that can lift long-term volumes and earnings.
$4.425B Brazos Permian acquisition ONEOK agreed to buy Brazos Midstream's Permian assets for $4.425 billion, more than doubling its Midland Basin processing capacity to about 2.3 Bcf/d. The deal is immediately accretive and speeds deleveraging without issuing common stock.
Major growth deal that expands core Permian footprint and earnings.
Apollo-backed $5B debt overhaul Apollo is investing $9 billion in minority equity, with $5 billion used to cut debt. ONEOK launched a $5 billion debt repayment plan and tender offer, aiming to lower leverage to 3.25x and improve free cash flow without diluting common shareholders.
Strengthens balance sheet and funds acquisition, reducing financial risk.
Record Q2 results and raised guidance ONEOK beat Q2 estimates with $1.53 EPS on record NGL volumes and $12.05 billion revenue, then raised 2026 net income guidance to $3.41–$3.79 billion. Shares have gained 9.2% since the report, reflecting stronger cash flow and confidence.
Confirms operational strength and upward earnings trajectory.

TC Energy Corp (TRP)

Q3 202630 Jul – 30 Sep 2026

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TC Energy lifts outlook, sells Mexico pipeline, advances Coastal GasLink Phase 2

Strong Q2 and raised 2026 EBITDA guidance TC Energy beat second-quarter profit estimates and now expects full-year comparable EBITDA at the top of its $11.6–$11.8 billion range. It also sanctioned about $3 billion of new gas pipeline projects in 2026, including $500 million approved in the quarter. Higher earnings and new growth work support the stock.
This is the period's core earnings and growth news that directly lifts investor expectations for TRP.
CEO raises long-term North American gas demand forecast Management now sees North American natural gas demand growing by 51 billion cubic feet a day by 2035, up from 40 billion a year ago, driven by data centers, electrification and coal-to-gas switching. More demand means more need for TC Energy's pipelines and future expansion projects.
It explains the long-term demand backdrop that underpins TRP's growth story and pipeline expansions.
Sells Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline for C$560 million TC Energy agreed to sell its Mexican Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline to ESENTIA affiliates for about C$560 million and will redeploy the cash into North American growth projects. The sale trims non-core assets and funds higher-return opportunities, though the price versus lost income was not disclosed.
It is a new capital-recycling move that shifts money toward growth and supports the investment case.
Coastal GasLink Phase 2 proceeds after LNG Canada approval LNG Canada's positive final investment decision satisfied conditions for TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Phase 2, which will nearly double capacity on the existing route. LNG Canada leads construction, limiting TC Energy's cost and schedule exposure, and ties the company to future LNG export volumes.
It is a major new project confirmation that adds long-term contracted growth with limited capital risk.

August 202630 Jul – 30 Sep 2026

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TC Energy lifts outlook, sells Mexico pipeline, advances Coastal GasLink Phase 2

Strong Q2 and raised 2026 EBITDA guidance TC Energy beat second-quarter profit estimates and now expects full-year comparable EBITDA at the top of its $11.6–$11.8 billion range. It also sanctioned about $3 billion of new gas pipeline projects in 2026, including $500 million approved in the quarter. Higher earnings and new growth work support the stock.
This is the period's core earnings and growth news that directly lifts investor expectations for TRP.
CEO raises long-term North American gas demand forecast Management now sees North American natural gas demand growing by 51 billion cubic feet a day by 2035, up from 40 billion a year ago, driven by data centers, electrification and coal-to-gas switching. More demand means more need for TC Energy's pipelines and future expansion projects.
It explains the long-term demand backdrop that underpins TRP's growth story and pipeline expansions.
Sells Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline for C$560 million TC Energy agreed to sell its Mexican Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline to ESENTIA affiliates for about C$560 million and will redeploy the cash into North American growth projects. The sale trims non-core assets and funds higher-return opportunities, though the price versus lost income was not disclosed.
It is a new capital-recycling move that shifts money toward growth and supports the investment case.
Coastal GasLink Phase 2 proceeds after LNG Canada approval LNG Canada's positive final investment decision satisfied conditions for TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Phase 2, which will nearly double capacity on the existing route. LNG Canada leads construction, limiting TC Energy's cost and schedule exposure, and ties the company to future LNG export volumes.
It is a major new project confirmation that adds long-term contracted growth with limited capital risk.

Latest30 Jul – 30 Sep 2026

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TC Energy lifts outlook, sells Mexico pipeline, advances Coastal GasLink Phase 2

Strong Q2 and raised 2026 EBITDA guidance TC Energy beat second-quarter profit estimates and now expects full-year comparable EBITDA at the top of its $11.6–$11.8 billion range. It also sanctioned about $3 billion of new gas pipeline projects in 2026, including $500 million approved in the quarter. Higher earnings and new growth work support the stock.
This is the period's core earnings and growth news that directly lifts investor expectations for TRP.
CEO raises long-term North American gas demand forecast Management now sees North American natural gas demand growing by 51 billion cubic feet a day by 2035, up from 40 billion a year ago, driven by data centers, electrification and coal-to-gas switching. More demand means more need for TC Energy's pipelines and future expansion projects.
It explains the long-term demand backdrop that underpins TRP's growth story and pipeline expansions.
Sells Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline for C$560 million TC Energy agreed to sell its Mexican Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline to ESENTIA affiliates for about C$560 million and will redeploy the cash into North American growth projects. The sale trims non-core assets and funds higher-return opportunities, though the price versus lost income was not disclosed.
It is a new capital-recycling move that shifts money toward growth and supports the investment case.
Coastal GasLink Phase 2 proceeds after LNG Canada approval LNG Canada's positive final investment decision satisfied conditions for TC Energy's Coastal GasLink Phase 2, which will nearly double capacity on the existing route. LNG Canada leads construction, limiting TC Energy's cost and schedule exposure, and ties the company to future LNG export volumes.
It is a major new project confirmation that adds long-term contracted growth with limited capital risk.