Looking for a Dividend Yield of Up to 12%? Analysts Recommend 2 Dividend Stocks to Consider
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 25 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Investment Strategy: As the year ends, investors are encouraged to seek dividend stocks that provide solid returns, balancing risk and reward while ensuring reliable passive income streams.
Mach Natural Resources (MNR): This independent oil and gas company focuses on upstream operations, recently acquiring assets in the Permian Basin, and offers a high dividend yield of 12.5% with strong analyst support indicating significant upside potential.
Kinetik (KNTK): A midstream energy company in the Delaware Basin, Kinetik has shown revenue growth and offers a 7.7% dividend yield, with analysts suggesting it may be an attractive buy due to its valuation and growth potential.
Analyst Consensus: Both MNR and KNTK have received Strong Buy ratings from analysts, reflecting confidence in their growth prospects and dividend reliability, making them appealing options for investors looking for high-yield stocks.
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Analyst Views on KNTK
Wall Street analysts forecast KNTK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KNTK is 45.27 USD with a low forecast of 40.00 USD and a high forecast of 55.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 40.690
Low
40.00
Averages
45.27
High
55.00
Current: 40.690
Low
40.00
Averages
45.27
High
55.00
About KNTK
Kinetik Holdings Inc. is an integrated Permian-to-Gulf Coast midstream company operating in the Delaware Basin. It offers comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and water. Its segments include Midstream Logistics and Pipeline Transportation. The Midstream Logistics segment operates under three streams: gas gathering and processing, crude oil gathering, stabilization and storage services, and produced water gathering and disposal. The Midstream Logistics segment provides gas gathering and processing services with over 3,900 miles of low and high-pressure steel pipeline located throughout the Delaware Basin, including over 2,300 miles of gas pipeline. The Pipeline Transportation segment consists of equity investment interests in three Permian Basin pipelines that access various points along the United States Gulf Coast, Kinetik NGL Pipeline and Delaware Link Pipeline.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Analysis of Dividend Growth Potential in Pipeline Companies
- Dividend Growth Trend: Oneok recently raised its dividend by 4%, pushing its yield to 5.5%, and has a track record of over 25 years of stable or increasing dividends, with an expected annual growth of 3% to 4%, enhancing its attractiveness and supporting investor confidence.
- Acquisitions and Integration: Through three large-scale acquisitions in recent years, Oneok anticipates capturing hundreds of millions in cost savings and commercial synergies, which will not only enhance its financial flexibility but also provide robust support for future dividend growth.
- Kinetik Dividend Increase: Kinetik Holdings recently declared a dividend that is 4% higher than the previous quarter, boosting its yield to 8%, marking the second consecutive year of a 4% dividend increase, demonstrating strong cash flow and ongoing growth potential.
- Williams' Expansion Plans: Williams recently hiked its dividend by 5%, raising its yield to 3.2%, and has a substantial backlog of organic expansion projects expected to come online by 2030, which will provide ample momentum for future dividend growth.
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Three Pipeline Companies Continue Dividend Increases
- Oneok Dividend Growth: Oneok recently raised its dividend by 4%, pushing its yield to 5.5%, and has demonstrated a nearly 100% growth in dividends over the past decade, indicating strong stability in payments and an expectation to continue increasing by 3% to 4% annually.
- Kinetik Holdings Performance: Kinetik Holdings declared its latest dividend 4% higher than the previous quarter, boosting its yield to 8%, marking its second consecutive year of 4% dividend growth, reflecting the effectiveness of its capital recycling strategy and potential for further increases.
- Williams Stability: Williams increased its dividend by 5%, raising its yield to 3.2%, and has paid quarterly dividends since 1974; while it hasn't raised its dividend every year, it has been growing at a mid-single-digit rate recently, showcasing a strong financial foundation and future growth potential.
- Investment Opportunities: Oneok, Kinetik, and Williams offer high-yielding dividends expected to continue growing, making them attractive long-term investments, especially in the current market environment, where investors can benefit from stable cash flows and potential capital appreciation.
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