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26 Jul 2026, 14:15 UTC · 2h ago
Why I Wouldn't Touch This 6.5% Yielder, Even at a Discount
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26 Jul 2026, 14:15 UTC · 2h ago
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Energy Transfer (ET) offers a 6.5% distribution yield, which is higher than peers Enterprise Products Partners (5.6%) and Enbridge (5%). — High yields typically attract income-seeking investors, though the relative value depends on the perceived risk of the distribution.
+0.30Energy Transfer has transitioned to a more conservative business path with a distribution growth target of 3% to 5% per year. — A shift toward stability and predictable growth targets generally reduces the risk profile for long-term holders.
+0.20Energy Transfer's historical record includes a 50% distribution cut in 2020, contrasting with Enterprise and Enbridge, which maintained or increased payments. — A history of dividend cuts creates a 'trust deficit' that can lead investors to prefer peers even if those peers offer lower yields.
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Viewed positively for its reliable cash flows and long track record of dividend increases.
Praised for having a straightforward business, reliable cash flows, and a long history of increasing distributions.
The author explicitly advises against buying the company due to trust issues and a history of distribution cuts.
Mentioned as a partner company without any specific positive or negative qualitative analysis.
Mentioned only in the context of a historical failed merger attempt.
Mentioned as a partner company without any specific positive or negative qualitative analysis.
[mutual] Energy Transfer and Enbridge are identified as peers in the midstream energy sector.
[mutual] Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners are identified as peers in the midstream energy sector.
[mutual] Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge are identified as peer companies.
[a_to_b] Energy Transfer serves as the managing partner for Sunoco.
[a_to_b] Energy Transfer serves as the managing partner for USA Compression Partners.
[a_to_b] Energy Transfer agreed to buy Williams in 2006, although the merger was ultimately called off.
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