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OKE

ONEOK, Inc.

OKE36 yrs growth

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

4.81%

Annual Dividend

$4.28

Payout Ratio

74%

5-Yr Growth

2.0%

Ex-Date

May 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

OKE Dividend Safety Score

89/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak36 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1989
Earnings payout coverage74% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.50
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is OKE a good dividend stock?

Yes

ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.81% ($4.28/yr), with 36 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 36 consecutive years of growth
  • 59% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 1989

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.81%
Payout Ratio
74%
Annual Dividend
$4.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 4, 2026
Years of Growth
36
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.71
Market Cap
$56.0B
P/E Ratio
15.9
5-Yr Total Return
59%
52-Week Range
$64.02 – $96.07
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (1989)
OKE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $4.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$107.00
Annual$428.00
Monthly avg$35.67