What to Expect from ONEOK

ONEOK (NYSE: OKE  ) is expected to report Q4 earnings on Feb. 25. Here's what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict ONEOK's revenues will wane -18.8% and EPS will wane -14.8%.

The average estimate for revenue is $3.31 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.46.

Revenue details
Last quarter, ONEOK tallied revenue of $3.03 billion. GAAP reported sales were 14% lower than the prior-year quarter's $3.53 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.31. GAAP EPS of $0.31 for Q3 were 6.9% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.29 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 11.5%, 170 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 8.0%, 90 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 2.2%, 50 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $12.32 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.64.

Investor sentiment
The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 412 members out of 427 rating the stock outperform, and 15 members rating it underperform. Among 152 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 148 give ONEOK a green thumbs-up, and four give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ONEOK is outperform, with an average price target of $50.35.

Can your portfolio provide you with enough income to last through retirement? You'll need more than ONEOK. Learn how to maximize your investment income and "Secure Your Future With 9 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks." Click here for instant access to this free report.

• Add ONEOK to My Watchlist.