Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK) Stock Price & Analysis
Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK) closed at USD 54.64 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.89% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 55.69; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 53.48–56.25 on volume of 1,026,747 shares. Market capitalization is $9.25B, with a 52-week range of USD 31.33–56.92 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (KNTK)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.89B, net income $196M (10.4% margin), free cash flow $157M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 47.1x (avg 24.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 22.0x, net debt $3.94B.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.94 on a 1–5 scale) (17 analysts), mean target USD 58.56 (range 52–67).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +44.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +133.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.56, revenue estimate $544M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KNTK)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $662M | $1.21B | $1.26B | $1.48B | $1.76B | $1.89B |
| Operating income | $53.5M | $150M | $159M | $179M | $165M | $198M |
| Net income | $1.5M | $251M | $289M | $80.0M | $178M | $196M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.00 | $1.47 | $2.52 | $1.02 | $2.63 | — |
| Free cash flow | $158M | $407M | $272M | $374M | $112M | $157M |
| Operating margin | 8.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 9.3% | 10.5% |
| Net margin | 0.2% | 20.7% | 23.0% | 5.4% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Revenue growth | +61.4% | +83.3% | +3.5% | +18.0% | +19.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $18.7M | $6.4M | $4.5M | $3.6M | $4.0M | — |
| Total debt | $2.35B | $3.40B | $3.59B | $3.53B | $3.82B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (KNTK)
P/E 47.1x · P/S 4.9x · EV/EBITDA 22.0x · EV/Sales 7.0x · P/FCF 58.9x · FCF yield 1.70% · Earnings yield 2.12% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.28% · Net debt $3.94B · EV $13.2B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 12.7x, Dec 2024 42.6x, Dec 2023 16.9x.
Analysts (KNTK)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.94 on a 1–5 scale), 17 analysts; mean target USD 58.56 (low 52, high 67).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $70 → $67 |
| 2026-10-19 | Jefferies | Target lowered | Hold | $56 → $54 |
| 2026-10-14 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $57 → $58 |
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $51 → $56 |
| 2026-09-10 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Outperform | $52 → $58 |
| 2026-08-18 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $64 → $70 |
| 2026-08-12 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $53 → $59 |
| 2026-08-11 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $52 → $55 |
| 2026-08-11 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $56 → $57 |
| 2026-08-06 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $50 → $51 |
| 2026-07-14 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $54 → $57 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KNTK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +44.8% | +133.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +45.0% | +18.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.3% | 34.2% |
| Max drawdown | -20.4% (Oct 2025→Nov 2025) | -47.2% (Jan 2025→Nov 2025) |
Companies that name KNTK in their SEC reports
| Relationship to KNTK | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| related | APA Corp (APA) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “The following table represents related party sales and costs associated with Kinetik, when the Company was considered to have had significant influence over Kinetik prior to the Company's sale of its remaining Kinetik Shares and the resignation of the Company's designated director from the Kinetik board of directors:” |
KNTK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.56 | $0.23 | +143.1% | $544.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.58 | $0.29 | +104.4% | $601.4M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.52 | $1.27 | +19.8% | $2.11B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.61 | $1.61 | +61.9% | $2.45B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 54.64 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.89% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 55.69 |
| Open | USD 55.97 |
| Day Range | USD 53.48 – 56.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 31.33 – 56.92 |
| Volume | 1,026,747 shares |
| Market Cap | $9.25B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KNTK)
Nexqual's technical model rates KNTK "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.69 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 53.8) |
| MACD | 0.53 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KNTK)
Wall Street analysts rate KNTK "Buy" based on 17 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 58.56 (range USD 52–67), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 17 |
| Mean Target | USD 58.56 |
| High Target | USD 67 |
| Low Target | USD 52 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (KNTK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.56 |
| Revenue Estimate | $544.02M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.15 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.77 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.18 vs est 0.34 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.52 vs est 0.28 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KNTK)
| Total Revenue | $1.89B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +36.30% |
| Gross Margin | +41.19% |
| Operating Margin | +23.04% |
| Profit Margin | +29.18% |
| ROE | +19.23% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.37 |
| Current Ratio | 0.68 |
| Total Cash | $11.28M |
| Total Debt | $3.98B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $156.84M (8.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KNTK)
Nexqual rates Kinetik Holdings Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +19% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 23% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $8M cash and investments vs $3.95B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $157M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 2.0% |
Ownership (KNTK)
| Insider Ownership | +6.80% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +90.81% |
| Shares Outstanding | 80.44M |
| Float | 62.95M |
| Short % of Float | +11.38% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (KNTK)
Kinetik Holdings Inc. is led by Jamie W. Welch, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jamie W. Welch |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Trevor Howard |
| Executive VP & COO | Matthew Wall |
| Director of Investor Relations | Alex Durkee |
| Senior Vice President, Crude, Water & New Energy Ventures | Tyler A. Milam |
Major Backers & Investors (KNTK)
Notable institutional backers of Kinetik Holdings Inc. include Blackstone Inc, Goldman Sachs, Citadel, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Blackstone Inc | 14.82% |
| Goldman Sachs | 5.3% |
| Citadel | 2.28% |
| Invesco | 2.28% |
| Cushing Asset Management, Lp Dba NXG Investment Management | 2.18% |
| Cohen & Steers Inc. | 1.89% |
| NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENTS FUNDS TRUST-NYLI Cushing MLP Premier Fund | 1.49% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.69% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.02% |
| State Street | 2.48% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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| AM | Antero Midstream Corporation | USD 20.61 | ▼ 0.67% |
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