RBC Capital maintains Sector Perform rating on ONEOK, $96 price target

RBC Capital kept its Sector Perform rating on ONEOK with a $96 price target, suggesting a 3.4% upside from the Oct 20 close. The firm cited ONEOK's acquisition of Brazos Midland for growth and a $9B investment from Apollo for financial flexibility, according to the analyst note.

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Published Oct 21, 2026, 3:25 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
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Why it matters

The new target suggests a small upside and may attract short‑term buying, while the acquisition and financing improve long‑term growth outlook.

02

Market read

Analyst rating update with a new price target offers a modest trade idea for ONEOK and may slightly lift midstream sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential execution risk of the Brazos Midland acquisition and the impact of the Apollo equity investment on future earnings.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

RBC Capital maintains a Sector Perform rating on ONEOK, raising its price target to $96, citing a recent acquisition and a $9 billion minority equity investment from Apollo.

Market effects

May boost sentiment toward midstream energy stocks as the sector sees a fresh analyst endorsement.

Limited to U.S. energy and midstream investors.

Low, confined to ONEOK and comparable U.S. midstream firms.

Counterpoint

The price target increase is modest; the market may have already priced in the acquisition benefits.

Key entities

  • ONEOK

    U.S. midstream energy company.

  • RBC Capital

    Equity research firm providing the rating and target.

  • Apollo

    Provider of a $9 billion minority equity investment.

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