BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) Price Target Raised to $145.00

BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) had its price objective raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $136.00 to $145.00 in a research note released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has a sector perform rating on the bank’s stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Zacks Research downgraded BOK Financial from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on BOK Financial from $115.00 to $127.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, March 30th. Barclays lifted their price target on BOK Financial from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of BOK Financial in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded BOK Financial from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, BOK Financial currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $134.91.

BOK Financial Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:BOKF opened at $132.56 on Wednesday. BOK Financial has a 12-month low of $90.51 and a 12-month high of $139.73. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $129.82 and its 200-day simple moving average is $122.09. The company has a market capitalization of $8.05 billion, a PE ratio of 13.42 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.

BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 20th. The bank reported $2.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.30 by $0.28. BOK Financial had a return on equity of 9.90% and a net margin of 18.05%.The business had revenue of $552.33 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $549.71 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.86 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that BOK Financial will post 10.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

BOK Financial Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 19th were paid a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 19th. BOK Financial’s payout ratio is 25.51%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Jeffrey A. Reid sold 1,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.52, for a total transaction of $162,624.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,116 shares in the company, valued at $1,099,880.32. The trade was a 12.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 63.53% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its stake in BOK Financial by 173.1% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 213 shares of the bank’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 135 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in BOK Financial by 92.5% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 256 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Holdings LLC purchased a new stake in BOK Financial during the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in BOK Financial during the 3rd quarter valued at about $41,000. Finally, Covestor Ltd grew its stake in BOK Financial by 108.0% during the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 366 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. 34.44% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

BOK Financial News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting BOK Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded BOKF to a Rank #2 (Buy), signaling stronger near-term earnings expectations that can attract buyers and support the stock. Zacks Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson raised its price target to $139, which implies additional upside from current levels and may support further buying interest. DA Davidson Price Target Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada coverage flagged expectation that BOKF’s stock price should rise, reinforcing the bullish research tailwind from other shops. RBC Analyst Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi issued a “Hold” on BOKF — a neutral stance that limits immediate upside from a top-tier research shop and may cap enthusiasm among risk-averse investors. Citi Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays also remains at “Hold,” contributing to mixed analyst signals that can increase intraday volatility as buyers and sellers interpret differing research. Barclays Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: A Globe and Mail roundup highlighted conflicting analyst views across regional banks (including BOKF), underscoring mixed consensus and potential for headline-driven moves. Analyst Conflict Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data for April is effectively meaningless/erroneous (shows zero shares and NaN change), so it provides no clear signal about bearish positioning and may simply add data noise. (No external link available for a reliable short-interest update.)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Jeffrey A. Reid sold 1,200 shares at an average $135.52 on April 23, reducing his stake by ~12.9%—a disclosure that can be interpreted negatively by investors worried about insider conviction. SEC filing for the sale is available. SEC Filing – Insider Sale TipRanks Insider Report

BOK Financial Company Profile

BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BOKF), headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a diversified financial services holding company serving businesses, professionals and individuals across the central and western United States. Through its banking subsidiary, BOK Financial offers a full suite of commercial banking, treasury and payment management services, as well as consumer deposit and lending solutions. The company’s offerings also encompass wealth management, trust and asset management, investment banking, and insurance products designed to meet the needs of both retail and institutional clients.

The roots of BOK Financial date back to the founding of the Bank of Oklahoma in 1910.