Energy Transfer LP Common Units representing limited partner interests (ET)

Energy Transfer (ET), a master limited partnership, has surged 16% in 2026 amid rising energy prices due to Middle East tensions. The stock offers a 6.9% yield, significantly higher than Treasury bonds (4.4%) and savings accounts (4%), making it attractive for income-focused investors. With a 55% payout ratio and strong distributable cash flow of $8.2 billion in 2025, the company has a solid financial cushion to maintain and grow its distributions by 3-5% annually.

The Motley Fool•Justin Pope

Apr 3

Energy Transfer and Oneok are recommended as compelling investment opportunities in April despite oil price volatility from the Iran conflict. Both companies generate stable, fee-based cash flows (90% and 85-90% respectively) that are relatively insulated from crude price fluctuations, supported by secured expansion projects and dividend growth plans of 3-5% annually.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Apr 2

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (KYN) reported net assets of $2.8 billion and a net asset value per share of $16.28 as of March 31, 2026. The fund maintains strong asset coverage ratios of 712% for debt and 538% for total leverage. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in midstream energy companies, with top holdings including Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer LP, and Williams Companies.

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Apr 1

Energy Transfer is recommended as a top energy stock pick for April due to its ability to thrive in any oil price scenario. The midstream company benefits from higher volumes if the Iran conflict escalates and oil prices spike, while its fee-based business model (90% of earnings) provides downside protection if crude prices collapse. The company's natural gas pipeline projects and high dividend yield (6.3%) offer stable growth regardless of geopolitical outcomes.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Apr 1

The massive buildout of AI data centers is driving enormous electricity demand, benefiting energy companies. Energy Transfer, Constellation Energy, and Enbridge are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend through natural gas pipelines, nuclear power, and renewable energy solutions, with each offering different value propositions for long-term investors.

The Motley Fool•Jack Delaney

Mar 31

Three pipeline companies—Energy Transfer, Enbridge, and Kinder Morgan—generate stable, predictable cash flows from long-term contracts and regulated rate structures, making them reliable income-producing investments regardless of oil price fluctuations. Each company has multi-billion-dollar expansion projects underway through 2030 and maintains consistent dividend growth histories.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Mar 31

The article recommends three pipeline stocks for long-term investors seeking high yields: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) with a 5.5% yield and 28 years of consecutive distribution increases, Energy Transfer (ET) with a 6.7% yield, and Enbridge (ENB) with a 5.2% yield and 31 years of consecutive dividend increases. These midstream companies operate a 'toll road' model that generates substantial cash flow insulated from commodity price volatility, with all three stocks trading at attractive valuations relative to their earnings.

The Motley Fool•Leo Sun

Mar 30

The article highlights three high-yielding dividend stocks suitable for income-seeking investors: Ares Capital (10.7% yield) with 16+ years of stable dividends, Energy Transfer (6.9% yield) with quarterly increases since 2021, and Starwood Property Trust (11% yield) with over a decade of dividend stability. All three companies demonstrate strong fundamentals and are positioned to continue growing their payouts.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Mar 29

Energy Transfer LP is highlighted as a compelling dividend stock for 2026, offering a 7% dividend yield with an annual dividend of $1.34 per share. The stock has appreciated 16% year-to-date and is expected to grow distributions at 3-5% annually. With over $5 billion in planned natural gas infrastructure investments and favorable geopolitical conditions supporting natural gas expansion, analysts rate it a 'buy' at a forward P/E of 11.5.

The Motley Fool•Catie Hogan

Mar 26

Iran's attacks damaged two of Qatar's 14 LNG trains, taking 17% of its production capacity offline for 3-5 years. This creates a global LNG supply gap that U.S. producers like Cheniere Energy and Venture Global are positioned to fill, while Energy Transfer may find partners for its suspended Lake Charles LNG project.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Mar 25