Q1 2026 was an exceptional quarter for energy stocks thanks to war in the Middle East, but Q2 2026 is not guaranteed to step in its footsteps. Energy prices can go higher and push the sector higher, but they do not have to if the U.S. can neutralize Iran's ability to project force. While energy stocks are benefiting from the fighting in the short term, it may actually come back to hurt them in the long run.

Oneok (OKE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its stake in shares of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) by 4.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 419,479 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acquiring an additional 18,631 shares during the quarter. Allspring

The war with Iran is creating significant uncertainty in the energy market. Energy Transfer and Oneok primarily produce fee-based cash flows.

TULSA, Okla., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) will release first-quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on April 28, 2026. Members of ONEOK's management team will participate in a conference call the following day.

The war in Iran has sent the energy sector soaring. However, two high-yielding names have been mostly left behind. I detail why I think these could be the most compelling buys in energy right now.

The latest trading day saw Oneok Inc. (OKE) settling at $90.39, representing a -2.76% change from its previous close.

The escalating conflict with Iran continues to drive energy prices higher. Many investors are rushing to click the buy button on oil and gas stocks.

ET and OKE ramp up fee-based strategies, expand pipeline capacity, and target steady growth as energy demand rises.