ONEOK Inc. Shares See Dividend Increase and Active Trading Activity
Dividend Announcement
On 22 January 2026, ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE) announced a 4 % increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payment to $1.07 per share. The new dividend yields a 5.64 % annualized return, assuming the current share price of approximately $78.56. The dividend boost was confirmed by multiple market‑information services, including SeekingAlpha and TaiwanNews, and reported in a GlobeNewswire release.
Shareholder Transactions
The past day has witnessed several notable buy and sell orders involving ONEOK shares:
| Date & Time (UTC) | Investor | Action | Shares | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 15:26:37 | Financial Consulate, Inc. | Buy | 471 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 15:23:20 | Darwin Wealth Management, LLC | Sell | 200 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 15:00:31 | Feedburner | Buy | 471 | (duplicate of Financial Consulate) |
| 22 Jan 2026 13:05:07 | City Holding Co. | Sell | 384 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 13:37:14 | Westbourne Investments, Inc. | Buy | 23,675 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 13:05:05 | Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | Buy | 4,298 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 13:05:07 | City Holding Co. | Sell | 384 | (repetition) |
These transactions illustrate ongoing institutional interest in ONEOK’s stock. No large block trades exceeding 10 000 shares were reported during the period.
Historical Performance
A financial analysis conducted by Finanzen.net examined the performance of an investment made on 23 January 2021, when ONEOK traded at $42.84. An investor who had purchased $100 worth of shares on that date would have held 2.334 shares after 5 years. At the closing price of $78.56 on 22 January 2026, the portfolio would be worth $183.38, representing an 83.38 % gain. The analysis notes that splits and dividends were not factored into the calculation.
Company Fundamentals
- Sector: Energy
- Industry: Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
- Primary Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Currency: USD
- Market Capitalization: $49.43 billion (as of 22 January 2026)
- Price‑to‑Earnings Ratio: 14.4
- Current Share Price (2026‑01‑22): $78.56
- 52‑Week High: $103.64 (24 March 2025)
- 52‑Week Low: $64.02 (3 November 2025)
ONEOK’s business focus remains on natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States. The company’s dividend policy reflects its ability to generate stable cash flow from its midstream operations.
Market Context
The dividend increase places ONEOK ahead of several peers in the midstream sector, where dividends typically range from 3 % to 5 %. While the company’s share price has fluctuated within its 2025 trading range, the recent yield improvement may attract income‑oriented investors.
The information above is based solely on the provided news items and fundamental data for ONEOK Inc. and does not constitute investment advice.
