ONEOK Option Alert: Jun 20 $87.5 Calls at the Bid: 800 vs 1614 OI; Earnings 2/24 After Close 

ONEOK Option Alert: Jun 20 $87.5 Calls at the Bid: 800 @ $14.24 vs 1614 OI; Earnings 2/24 After Close Ref=$98.9

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Oneok is a diversified midstream service provider specializing in natural gas gathering, processing, storage, and transportation and natural gas liquids transportation and fractionation. It also operates a refined product and crude oil segment connecting producers, refiners, and consumers. Operations are in the midcontinent, Permian, and Rocky Mountain regions.

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ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.03%. Currently, ONEOK has a market capitalization of $61.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OKE: If an investor had bought $1000 of OKE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,820.12 today based on a price of $98.15 for OKE at the time of writing.
<h3>ONEOK's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738626309_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In ONEOK 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower as investors evaluate the February 1st tariff deadline for Mexico, Canada and China.

ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.8% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.16%. Currently, ONEOK has a market capitalization of $58.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OKE: If an investor had bought $1000 of OKE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,036.78 today based on a price of $100.71 for OKE at the time of writing.
<h3>ONEOK's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738073740_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of energy companies are trading higher after President Trump declared a national energy emergency and vowed to drill more.

Markets tumbled this week as a number of factors came into focus, pointing toward rates that would remain higher for longer. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42933499/unexpectedly-strong-jobs-report-sends-shockwaves-through-wall-street-triggering-market-sell-off/?el=ResearchDaily&amp;he={{email}}&amp;adt_ei={{email}}">hot jobs report</a> sent stocks plummeting as the economy added 256,000 jobs vs 155,000 expected, dampening the prospects of multiple rate cuts in 2025.
The Federal Reserve had already begun tempering expectations for future reductions by highlighting the stickiness of last-mile inflation and the uncertainty of how tariffs will affect the economy. On Friday, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.24%, the highest reading in over a year and another signal that compounding factors continue to influence higher rates.
Here are the four stocks that will benefit from higher interest rates.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42918778/december-jobs-report-a-wake-up-call-for-anyone-betting-on-rate-cuts-analyst-says/?el=ResearchDaily&amp;he={{email}}&amp;adt_ei={{email}}">Higher for longer</a> now appears to be the prevailing mantra, and how the economy responds to sustained 7% mortgage rates, aggressive tariffs, and a hot job market is anyone's guess. Higher rates aren't necessarily bad news for everyone. For savers or retirees on fixed incomes, higher rates mean better yields on low-risk assets like savings accounts and money market accounts.
But if you're looking for a house right now (or trying to originate mortgage loans), high prices and 7% mortgage rates are a deep hindrance.
Investors also face difficult choices in ‘higher for longer' environments. High rate environments can be a drag on stocks, especially in debt-heavy sectors. Tech stocks have managed to outperform despite high rates until now, but big winners like NVDA and MSFT have struggled of late.
If rates remain higher than expected, investors must adjust their expectations and not fight the new trend. Specific sectors like utilities and finance are often safe havens in high-rate environments, as are value stocks and dividend payers. Today, we'll look at four stocks that could boost your portfolio if rates stay higher for longer.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</h2>
Banks are often the first place to turn when rates are high for prolonged periods. While banks are forced to pay higher interest on deposits through FDIC-insured vehicles like savings accounts and CDs, they can also charge borrowers higher rates for mortgages, personal and business loans, credit instruments, and more. If mortgages and credit card interest rates stay elevated, PNC could be one of the beneficiaries.
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PNC Financial Services Group is one of the largest regional banks in the United States, with operations focused primarily on the northeast United States. Based out of Pittsburgh, PNC offers consumer and commercial banking services, along with wealth management, insurance, mortgages, and private equity.
One area where PNC stands out is small business; the firm is a top 5 regional bank for small business in terms of banking relationships and Small Business Administration (SBA) loan origination. PNC has also worked to reduce its exposure to commercial real estate loans, an area that has seen a <a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DRCRELEXFACBS">recent uptick</a> in delinquencies.
PNC shares performed well in 2024, but a recent dip below the 50-day moving average has turned a previous support level into resistance. However, the RSI shows an oversold stock and deregulation tailwinds could reignite the upward trend. PNC is currently rated a consensus Buy based on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/analyst-ratings">25 analyst reports</a> with an average price target of $195, representing a 24% upside from current levels.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Talen Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NYSE">TLN</a>)</h2>
Utilities are usually anathema to active investors because they are boring, highly regulated, offer minimal returns, and are frequently affected by disasters like hurricanes and wildfires. However, over the last six months, utilities have actually outperformed the rest of the market (10% gain versus 3% for the S&amp;P 500), and independent power producers like Talen Energy have been among the sector's biggest winners.
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Talen Energy is a Houston-based power company selling electricity services through multiple divisions, including both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. The company operates nuclear, gas, and coal power plants in the northeastern United States and Montana.
After filing for bankruptcy in May 2022, the company emerged with a reduced debt load that enabled it to pursue battery storage projects and data centers for digital infrastructure expansion. TLN shares have outpaced the utility sector (and the overall market) over the last six months, and the stock's bullish trend is intact, with the price comfortably above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>)</h2>
Moving to another energy producer, ONEOK Inc. is another company to watch in a high-rate environment. Unlike Talen Energy Corp, ONEOK focuses on a single resource: natural gas. The company has natural gas and natural gas liquids pipelines throughout the Midwestern United States, from Texas to North Dakota. In addition to providing energy services to a vast portion of the country, ONEOK has been raising revenue while paying a consistently high dividend yield.
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OKE shares have a market cap of just under $60 billion, with a modest P/E ratio of 21.79 and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The company's profit growth was exceptional in 2024, with 39% to 41% expansions in gross profits from each of the first three quarters.
The stock is a consensus Buy based on 22 analyst reports, including a recent Buy reiteration from Scotiabank and a $109 price target. OKE shares pulled back in December, but the uptrend remains intact, and this pullback could represent a good buying opportunity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SJW Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJW#NYSE">SJW</a>)</h2>
Our final pick combines two themes from our categories: utility companies and high dividend payers. SJW Group is a water supplier located in San Jose that provides services to clients across California, as well as parts of Maine, Tennessee, and Connecticut. A utility with this much exposure to California water systems may seem risky at the present time, but SJW has an affordable valuation and sustainable dividend.
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SJW is a Dividend Champion, meaning it has raised its annual dividend payout amount every year for 25 consecutive years. The stock's current dividend yield is 3.52%, and its three-year annualized dividend growth clocks in at 5.9%, which surpasses the utility sector average of 3.2%. The dividend payout ratio is also below 60%, which shows the company isn&#8217;t overextending itself to pay its shareholders. Additionally, the stock has a P/E ratio of 16.7 and an RSI of 28, indicating that shares may be oversold and undervalued.
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ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $106.6, a high estimate of $132.00, and a low estimate of $98.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $96.88, the current average has increased by 10.03%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736532062_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of ONEOK among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
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<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brian Reynolds</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sunil Sibal</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jean Ann Salisbury</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to ONEOK. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of ONEOK compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of ONEOK's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into ONEOK's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on ONEOK analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering ONEOK: A Closer Look</h2>
Oneok is a diversified midstream service provider specializing in natural gas gathering, processing, storage, and transportation and natural gas liquids transportation and fractionation. It also operates a refined product and crude oil segment connecting producers, refiners, and consumers. Operations are in the midcontinent, Permian, and Rocky Mountain regions.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: ONEOK's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, ONEOK showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 19.91% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: ONEOK's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.78%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): ONEOK's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.12%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): ONEOK's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.45%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.67, ONEOK adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Ratings

Deep Dive Into ONEOK Stock: Analyst Perspectives (10 Ratings)

Scotiabank analyst Brandon Bingham reinstates ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) with a Sector Outperform and announces $109 price target.

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Initiation

Scotiabank Reinstates Sector Outperform on ONEOK, Announces $109 Price Target

Sheridan C. Swords, previously executive vice president, commercial liquids and natural gas gathering and processing, is assuming the newly created position of executive vice president and chief commercial officer.&nbsp;
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Management

ONEOK Names Randy N. Lentz To Newly Created Position Of Executive Vice President And COO;

An arctic air blast across the U.S. is driving up heating demand and creating volatile <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">conditions in energy markets</a>.
What Happened: Natural gas futures bounced back Thursday morning, with February contracts climbing by over 2% to $3.71 per million British units.
According to the National Weather Center (NWC), "Periods of locally heavy coastal rains and higher elevation snow continue for much of the northwestern U.S."
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The next two days will see a deluge of rain and snow over the Northwest. The heaviest moisture will target the northern California coast and Oregon today. The NWC highlighted an isolated threat of flash flooding in these areas.
"Accumulating snow is possible over the highest elevations of the Cascades, Sierra and Northern Rockies," the NWC added, noting that snow showers will continue in the Northern and Central Rockies, while rain and snow showers expand across the Northwest on Friday.
The Great Lakes region is bracing for heavy snowfall, with isolated areas expecting accumulations of up to one foot. Snowfall of six to 12 inches is also forecast for parts of the Central Appalachians by Friday.
Why It Matters: Winter weather is driving much of the action, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continue to fuel demand as Natural Gas Intel reported.
Natural gas-related stocks posted notable gains by mid-morning Thursday, reflecting optimism about rising demand and cold-driven volatility in the market.
U.S. natural gas prices — as tracked by the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>) — have risen by 15% over the past month.
Pipeline giant ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) soared 1.57%, trading at $102.28, while Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), a major natural gas transporter, advanced 2% to $27.94.
Shares of NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGL#NYSE">NGL</a>) rose 1.2% to $5.05. It was buoyed by expectations of increased activity in the natural gas infrastructure sector.
What&#8217;s Next: Traders are anxiously awaiting Friday&#8217;s U.S. Energy Information Administration storage report.
Withdrawal estimates for the week ended Dec. 27 range from 77 to 159 billion cubic feet, with an average expectation of 127 Bcf.
If realized, the 127 Bcf draw would erase much of the 166 Bcf surplus left after last week's 93 Bcf withdrawal. For comparison, last year's pull for the same period was just 35 Bcf, while the five-year average is 104 Bcf.
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Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum downgrades ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and maintains the price target from $107 to $107.

Downgrades

Wells Fargo Downgrades ONEOK to Equal-Weight, Maintains Price Target to $107

ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.41%. Currently, ONEOK has a market capitalization of $59.38 billion. 
Buying $100 In OKE: If an investor had bought $100 of OKE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $712.69 today based on a price of $101.63 for OKE at the time of writing.
<h3>ONEOK's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In ONEOK 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Includes MB-6 NGL Fractionator and Full Looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) today announced the completion of MB-6, a 125,000-barrel per day (bpd) natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system.
The completion of MB-6 increases the company's fractionation capacity to more than 1 million bpd, reducing the need for third-party fractionation and enhancing ONEOK's ability to serve growing NGL market demand.
Completion of the full looping of the West Texas NGL Pipeline system expands the capacity to 515,000 bpd. Additional pump stations, which are expected to be completed in mid-2025, will further increase system capacity to 740,000 bpd.&nbsp; &nbsp;

ONEOK Announces Completion Of NGL Fractionation And Pipeline Expansion Projects; The Completion Of MB-6 Increases The Company's Fractionation Capacity To More Than 1M Barrels/Day

Throughout the last three months, 10 analysts have evaluated ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated ONEOK and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $105.5, accompanied by a high estimate of $132.00 and a low estimate of $94.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $94.78, the current average has increased by 11.31%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733259682_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive ONEOK is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Reynolds</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sunil Sibal</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jean Ann Salisbury</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Kad</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to ONEOK. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of ONEOK compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of ONEOK's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of ONEOK's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on ONEOK analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering ONEOK: A Closer Look</h2>
Oneok is a diversified midstream service provider specializing in natural gas gathering, processing, storage, and transportation and natural gas liquids transportation and fractionation. It also operates a refined product and crude oil segment connecting producers, refiners, and consumers. Operations are in the midcontinent, Permian, and Rocky Mountain regions.
<h3>ONEOK: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, ONEOK showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 19.91% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: ONEOK's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.78%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): ONEOK's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.12%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.45%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: ONEOK's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.67.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For ONEOK

Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $99 to $107.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on ONEOK, Raises Price Target to $107

ONEOK's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) short percent of float has risen 23.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.93 million shares sold short, which is 2.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.13 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>ONEOK Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733152521_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ONEOK has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ONEOK's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ONEOK's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.06%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into ONEOK's Recent Short Interest

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on ONEOK. Our analysis of options history for ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $1,175,640, and 4 were calls, valued at $198,649.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $105.0 to $125.0 for ONEOK during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of ONEOK stands at 201.0, with a total volume reaching 1,759.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in ONEOK, situated within the strike price corridor from $105.0 to $125.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>ONEOK Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732563921_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$970.0K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$64.7K</td>
<td align="right">277</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td align="right">383</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td align="right">664</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ONEOK</h3>
Oneok provides natural gas gathering, processing, storage, and transportation as well as natural gas liquids transportation and fractionation. It owns extensive assets in the midcontinent, Permian, and Rocky Mountain regions.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding ONEOK, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is ONEOK Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,754,730, the price of OKE is down -5.9% at $110.14. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 91 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ONEOK</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $108.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on ONEOK with a target price of $107. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on ONEOK, which currently sits at a price target of $99. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Hold rating on ONEOK, which currently sits at a price target of $99. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Seaport Global continues to hold a Buy rating for ONEOK, targeting a price of $103. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on ONEOK, maintaining a target price of $132. 
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