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 INC

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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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Shares of energy stocks are trading lower as oil prices fall after OPEC+ producers accelerated output hikes. Additionally, President Trump's recent tariff announcements and China's retaliatory tariffs on the US have driven further demand uncertainty.

When volatility spikes, as it did yesterday following the reveal of the President&#8217;s new import taxes, &#8220;tape bombs&#8221; appear everywhere. As a trader and long term investor, when that happens I zoom out in the charts.
There are times in the markets where risk becomes more outsized, and this is one of those times. Size down, slow down becomes my mantra. Capital preservation becomes key.
There are option trades that let you do just that – preserve capital, wait out the churn, while still making some options income.
Here&#8217;s how to ignore the market chaos and position yourself for profits.
We&#8217;re going to target ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) today, with a long call butterfly. This kind of option trade is the combination of a long call spread, and a short call spread that share the same short strike and the same expiration date.
We&#8217;re positioning the option trade well into the future (using a bullish position that gives us time to wait out the sideways churn ahead), which is why it&#8217;s termed a &#8220;leap&#8221; trade.
OKE&#8217;s relative resistance zone sits right around $120, but trading could be choppy for many months with market uncertainty. Set an alert for prices near this middle strike so that you are very aware of the motion into the middle strike as this is where the maximum profit will engage into expiration. You will also notice that price action is less sensitive to fluctuation the further we are from expiration. OKE&#8217;s support sits near $88.
The beauty of a leap butterfly is that time decay becomes largely irrelevant, so we can wait out the noisy bits in the market as we recover. Here&#8217;s the trade, positioned for upside:
<ul>
<li>Buy to open 1 OKE 18 Jun 2025 105 calls </li>
<li>Sell to open 2 OKE 18 Jun 2025 120 calls </li>
<li>Buy to open 1 OKE 18 Jun 2025 135 calls </li>
</ul>
The long call butterfly holds a current debit of $2.38 at this writing and that represents the total risk incurred in the trade. The breakeven price of the stock at expiration on this trade is $107.38 + commissions.
The total highest potential profit is $15 (the distance between 105 and 120) less the cost of the debit incurred by buying the call butterfly: $15 minus $2.38 = $12.62 less commissions.&nbsp;
It is extremely rare to collect all this premium in this kind of butterfly. Instead, I like to consider 40%-90% profit of the longer-term investment. Also keep in mind that these leaps have favorable tax implications.
This strategy provides for several ways to exit, but these are the two main ones:
<ol>
<li>To sell the call butterfly when the profit goal moves into your target parameters-particularly once the middle strike is tested near the expiration time. I often look for 40%-90% return for these types of call butterflies with strikes deep in the money. </li>
<li>To sell the call butterfly when your loss threshold is breached. Customarily, this is 50% for me. </li>
</ol>
Remember to size down as markets fluctuate – it is more important to focus more on what we can lose than on what we can make.
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Shares of energy stocks are trading higher amid strength in oil and natural gas prices.

ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 18.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.75%. Currently, ONEOK has a market capitalization of $63.43 billion. 
Buying $100 In OKE: If an investor had bought $100 of OKE stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $501.72 today based on a price of $101.59 for OKE at the time of writing.
<h3>ONEOK's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743085813_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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning ONEOK Stock In The Last 5 Years

ONEOK's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.79 million shares sold short, which is 1.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.25 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>ONEOK Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743020122_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ONEOK has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ONEOK's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on ONEOK?

7 analysts have shared their evaluations of ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments 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">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</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">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">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M 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>3M Ago</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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $108.86, a high estimate of $133.00, and a low estimate of $101.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 0.8% increase from the previous average price target of $108.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742925639_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</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>Robert Kad</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spiro Dounis</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to ONEOK. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of ONEOK compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for ONEOK's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into ONEOK's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on ONEOK analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About ONEOK</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>Breaking Down ONEOK's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, ONEOK showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 33.72% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: ONEOK's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.19%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.44%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): ONEOK's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.6%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: ONEOK's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.88.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance 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.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Ratings

A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On ONEOK Through 7 Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad maintains ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $111 to $133.

Price Target

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on ONEOK, Raises Price Target to $133

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher amid weakness in the dollar after the US launched strikes on Houthi targets. Additionally, strong Chinese economic data could be lifting the demand outlook.

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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 1.47% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.54%. Currently, ONEOK has a market capitalization of $58.38 billion. 
Buying $100 In OKE: If an investor had bought $100 of OKE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $613.11 today based on a price of $93.50 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/2025/1741898709_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.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish 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 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $376,050, and 2 were calls, valued at $99,545.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $97.5 to $110.0 for ONEOK over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in ONEOK's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to ONEOK's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $97.5 to $110.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>ONEOK Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741878195_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$127.6K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
<td align="right">625</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
<td align="right">514</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$61.8K</td>
<td align="right">283</td>
<td align="right">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$53.3K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td align="right">197</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ONEOK</h3>
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.
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>Present Market Standing of ONEOK</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 537,501, the OKE's price is up by 1.37%, now at $94.24. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ONEOK</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $103.75.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Outperform rating on ONEOK with a target price of $102. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on ONEOK, maintaining a target price of $102. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on ONEOK, which currently sits at a price target of $101. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Citigroup lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $110.
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Behind the Scenes of ONEOK's Latest Options Trends

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) is &#8220;one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FI">greatest fintechs.&#8221;</a>
As per recent news, Fiserv announced on March 3 that it had completed its acquisition of Payfare Inc.
When asked about Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>), he said, &#8220;I kind of like the idea as a spec.&#8221;
On the earnings front, Farmland Partners, on Feb. 19, reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 FFO guidance above estimates.
Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) reported a &#8220;bad&#8221; quarter, Cramer said, &#8220;There are several things that are definite misses. It does deserve to trade lower.&#8221;
On Feb. 25, Sempra posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.50 per share, missing market estimates of $1.60 per share. The company's sales came in at $3.76 billion, falling short of expectations of $4.36 billion.
When asked about Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>), he said, &#8220;We're going to have to hold off.&#8221;
On Feb. 28, Recursion Pharmaceuticals posted worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) is a &#8220;meme&#8221; stock,&#8221; the Mad Money host said. &#8220;It is not trading on the fundamentals.&#8221;
As per the recent earnings report, Rigetti Computing, on March 5, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.3 million, missing a Street consensus estimate of $2.5 million according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Cramer recommended to own ONEOK, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>). &#8220;I think ONEOK may be the best-run pipeline company in the country,&#8221; he added.
Supporting his view, ONEOK, on Feb. 24, posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
&#8220;There are still remedies that are needed. Until all the remedies happen, I am not going to approve it,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
On March 3, JPMorgan maintained an Underweight rating on the stock, saying its filling revealed material weaknesses.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Fiserv shares fell 0.9% to settle at $218.04 on Friday.</li>
<li>Sempra shares slipped 0.5% to close at $69.30 during the session.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing shares jumped 9.9% to settle at $9.35.</li>
<li>Recursion Pharmaceuticals shares climbed 5.6% to close at $6.59 on Friday.</li>
<li>ONEOK shares fell 0.2% to settle at $89.57.</li>
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Trump said, &#8220;Tariffs are protecting the soul of our country. Tariffs are about making America again and making America great again, and it's happening. It will happen rather quickly—there may be a little disturbance, but we're okay with that.&#8221;
He added, &#8220;Tariffs—it&#8217;s a beautiful word, isn't it? Along with our other policies, they will allow our auto industry to absolutely boom.&#8221;
The automotive sector demonstrated robust performance, with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) climbing 1.80% to $276.93, General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) surging 5.00% to $47.48, and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) increasing 1.64% to $9.27. 
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ONEOK's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 50.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.45 million shares sold short, which is 2.07% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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<h3>ONEOK Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741099581_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ONEOK has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ONEOK's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.34%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into ONEOK's Recent Short Interest

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Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis reinstates ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) with a Buy and announces $110 price target.

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ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has been analyzed by 5 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<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>
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<td>2M Ago</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>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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 $106.0, a high estimate of $109.00, and a low estimate of $102.00. This current average reflects an increase of 1.6% from the previous average price target of $104.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740592884_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of ONEOK by financial experts. The following summary presents 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>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
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<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to ONEOK. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on 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 explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of ONEOK's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into ONEOK's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on ONEOK analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know ONEOK Better</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>Financial Milestones: ONEOK's Journey</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: ONEOK displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 19.91%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: ONEOK's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 13.78% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): ONEOK's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.12%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): ONEOK's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.45% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: ONEOK's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.67, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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