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Energy Transfer's fee-based model, NGL export expansion and rising earnings estimates support growth, but weaker margins and ROE remain key concerns.

Midstream energy is quietly printing some of the fattest, most reliable income checks in the market right now, and three pipeline giants are leading the charge with raised payouts, record cash flows, and growth backlogs that stretch years into the future.

EPD trades below peers, backed by inflation-linked contracts, $6.5B in projects and steady returns, but LPG fee risks argue for patience.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) is back in focus after joining Phillips 66 and HF Sinclair in the proposed US$5b Western Gateway Pipeline joint venture, and after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded market expectations. See our latest analysis for Kinder Morgan. Kinder Morgan’s share price has climbed 18.44% year to date to US$32.82, with a 7 day share price return of 6.39% after the Western Gateway Pipeline announcement and earnings beat. The 5 year total shareholder return of 169.73%...

Kinder Morgan recently reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of US$0.37 per share, beating estimates and improving its net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio to 3.6X, while also agreeing with Phillips 66 and HF Sinclair to proceed with the proposed US$5.00 billion Western Gateway refined products pipeline joint venture targeted for completion in 2029. Together, the stronger results across its gas infrastructure and the long-distance Western Gateway project reinforce Kinder Morgan’s role...

Three dividend stocks near or under $30 caught our attention this August, and at least one of them carries a yield so high it comes with a built-in warning label worth reading before you buy.

Cheniere Energy lifts 2026 EBITDA and production guidance as higher LNG volumes, margins and project progress boost results.

MUSA's Q2 earnings surge 53.1% as stronger fuel economics, higher volumes and merchandise gains boost results and raise 2026 earnings power.

MPLX's growth pipeline and rising gas and NGL investments support cash-flow growth, but higher spending and leverage raise execution risks.

Western Midstream's Q2 earnings beat estimates as record throughput, higher pricing and Brazos gains drove revenue and EBITDA growth.

IMO tops Q2 earnings estimates as higher price realizations lift profit; revenues grow year over year despite missing estimates and a lower refinery outlook.

TRP expects comparable EBITDA at the upper end of its C$11.6-C$11.8 billion guidance and net capital expenditures of C$5.5-C$6 billion.

Par Pacific's Q2 earnings soared 555.8% and revenues jumped 56.8%, beating estimates as refining margins surged despite lower throughput and softer retail results.

FTI tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as Subsea strength lifts margins and sales, while reaffirming full-year 2026 guidance and shareholder returns.

PUMP expects 2026 capital expenditures of $525-$595 million, with Completions spending projected at $125-$145 million and PROPWR spending expected to be $400-$450 million.

PTEN expects about 100 average U.S. rigs in Drilling Services during the third quarter, with adjusted gross profit projected at around $145 million.

AM offers fee-based cash flows, rising volumes and a 4.1% dividend yield, though debt, customer concentration and a premium valuation temper the outlook.

Chevron posts a strong Q2 as upstream output climbs, downstream margins improve and free cash flow jumps year over year.

EXE beats Q2 earnings estimates as higher production and reduced operating costs offset weaker revenues and lower natural gas prices.

Antero Resources posts record Q2 production, revenue growth and higher cash flow, while raising its 2026 output guidance after strategic acquisitions.

Applying the Dogs of the Dow logic across the entire S&P 500 sounds like a recipe for chasing troubled dividends, but a holding-by-holding look at SDOG reveals a more complicated picture, with two positions that deserve serious scrutiny before you commit capital.

Kinder Morgan surpasses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates on strong natural gas volumes, raises its 2026 outlook and boosts its quarterly dividend.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +19.36% and +4.33%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Energy infrastructure company Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 10.8% year on year to $4.48 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was 18.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

pipeline operator Kinder Morgan beat Wall Street ‌expectations for second-quarter profit ‌on Wednesday, helped by higher volumes of ​natural gas transported through its pipelines. pipeline companies are gaining from booming oil and gas output in ‌the Permian Basin ⁠and rising natural gas demand due to record LNG ⁠exports and surging electricity use from AI operations, cryptocurrency mining and ​data centers.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after oil prices surged following attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

Volatility can lower the cost of entry into businesses that throw off real cash, even as investors recognize that a low share price alone is no guarantee of a bargain. Heading into the back half of 2026, three blue-chip names trading well below the $45 mark stand out for the same reason: predictable cash flows, ... 3 Dirt-Cheap Stocks Under $45 Built to Outperform in a Volatile Market

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Recent interest in Kinder Morgan (KMI) has been driven by reaffirmed positive analyst views following strong quarterly results, rising earnings estimates, and commentary around its multibillion dollar project backlog and dividend support. See our latest analysis for Kinder Morgan. Kinder Morgan’s share price has eased recently, with a 30 day share price return of down 6.5% and a 90 day share price return of down 6.3%. However, the year to date share price return is 14.0% and the 5 year total...

One is a steady cash generator, dividend-paying company, while the other is a massive bet on LNG exports. Should you go for growth, or dividend?