What's the biggest drawback to investing in stocks that offer high dividend yields? Those high yields often come joined at the hip with high risk.Investors don't always have to make the trade-off between juicy income and risk, though. Here are three super-safe high-yield dividend stocks you can buy right now.1. Brookfield InfrastructureIt's important to first know that you can invest in Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP -0.23%) (BIPC -1.44%) in a couple of ways. The company's limited partnership (LP) units tra ...

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 1, 2023 9:00 AM ET Corporate Participants David Krant - Chief Financial Officer Sam Pollock - Chief Executive Officer Ben Vaughan - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Cherilyn Radbourne - TD Cowen Robert Kwan - RBC Capital Markets Devin Dodge - BMO Capital Markets Robert Hope - Scotiabank Robert Catellier - CIBC Capital Markets Frederic Bastien - Raymond James Patrick Kenny - NBF Operator Thank you ...

1. FFO contribution from investments in associates and joint ventures correspond to the FFO attributable to the partnership that are generated by its investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. 2. Other expense corresponds to amounts that are not related to the revenue earning activities and are not normal, recurring cash operating expenses necessary for business operations. Other income/expenses excluded from FFO primarily includes gains on dispositions of subsidiari ...

Funds from Operations (FFO) Performance - Funds from operations (FFO) for the first quarter was $554 million, increasing 12% relative to the comparable period[1] - The utilities segment generated FFO of $208 million, an increase of 25% from the same period last year, with organic growth over 10%[2] - The midstream segment generated $198 million of FFO, consistent with the prior year[3] - The transport segment saw FFO of $192 million, an increase of 11% excluding the divested North American container terminal[24] - The data segment generated FFO of $70 million, an increase of 21% from the same period last year, with organic growth of 9%[25] - FFO increased to $111 million this quarter, representing a 9% increase compared to the same period in the prior year[37] - Consolidated Funds from Operations (FFO) reached $1,138 million, up from $1,059 million in the same period last year[39] - FFO per unit was $554 million, compared to $493 million in the prior year[39] - FFO (Funds from Operations) remained stable at $227 million in both Q1 2023 and Q1 2022[48] Organic Growth and Inflation Impact - Organic growth for the quarter was robust at 9%, reflecting the benefits of continued elevated levels of inflation on tariffs and strong volumes across transport networks[1] - The utilities segment generated FFO of $208 million, an increase of 25% from the same period last year, with organic growth over 10%[2] - The data segment generated FFO of $70 million, an increase of 21% from the same period last year, with organic growth of 9%[25] Acquisitions and Divestitures - Brookfield Infrastructure announced the acquisition of 100% of Triton for $85 per share, equating to an enterprise value of $13.3 billion[5] - Brookfield Infrastructure completed the sale of two U.S. gas storage assets for gross proceeds of $235 million, with attractive transaction multiples of 21x and 15x EBITDA[6] - The company expects its asset sale program to generate approximately $2 billion of proceeds this year[28] Financial Position and Cash Flow - Total assets increased to $81,925 million as of March 31, 2023, up from $72,969 million as of December 31, 2022[35] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $1,515 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to $1,279 million as of December 31, 2022[35] - Net investments in operating assets were $4,699 million, significantly higher than $42 million in the prior year[36] - Cash used by operating activities was $10 million in Q1 2023, compared to $123 million generated in Q1 2022[47] - Cash used by investing activities decreased to $129 million in Q1 2023 from $639 million in Q1 2022[47] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $143 million in Q1 2023, compared to an increase of $609 million in Q1 2022[47] Net Income and Expenses - Net income for the quarter was $143 million, down from $294 million in the same period last year[39] - Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $645 million, up from $544 million in the prior year[39] - Net loss for Q1 2023 was $195 million, compared to $216 million in Q1 2022[61] - Brookfield Infrastructure reported net income of $23 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, compared to $70 million in the prior year[75] Revenues and Costs - Revenues for the quarter were $497 million, up from $461 million in the same period last year[46] - Revenues increased to $4,218 million in Q1 2023 from $3,411 million in Q1 2022[53] - Direct operating costs rose to $3,229 million in Q1 2023 from $2,506 million in Q1 2022[53] Interest Expense and Earnings - Interest expense increased to $153 million, up from $102 million in the prior year[46] - Interest expense increased to $568 million in Q1 2023 from $409 million in Q1 2022[53] - Share of earnings from associates and joint ventures grew to $103 million in Q1 2023 from $54 million in Q1 2022[53] - Mark-to-market losses increased to $94 million in Q1 2023 from $54 million in Q1 2022[53] Dividends and Distributions - Brookfield Infrastructure declared a quarterly distribution of $0.3825 per unit, payable on June 30, 2023[8] - Brookfield Infrastructure declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3825 per class A exchangeable subordinate voting share, payable on June 30, 2023[73] Data Segment Expansion - Data4 plans to add 400 megawatts of capacity, with a significant proportion already contracted or reserved, and a total Brookfield equity investment of $2.4 billion (BIP's share – approximately $600 million)[76]

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants David Krant - CFO Udhay Mathialagan - MD, Investments & CEO, Global Data Centre Sam Pollock - CEO Ben Vaughan - COO Conference Call Participants Cherilyn Radbourne - TD Cowen Robert Hope - Scotiabank Robert Kwan - RBC Capital Markets Devin Dodge - BMO Capital Markets Naji Baydoun - iA Capital Markets Andrew Kuske - Credit Suisse Operator Hello and thank you for standing by. Welc ...

Brookfield Infrastructure reported net income of $378 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to net income of $176 million in the prior year. Current year results benefited from the contribution associated with recently completed acquisitions, organic growth across our base business and realized gains on each of the six asset sales that closed in the second quarter. These positive impacts were partially offset by higher borrowing costs associated with the financing of our growth ini ...

Brookfield Infrastructure Reports Strong 2022 Year-End Results BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (Brookfield Infrastructure, BIP, or the Partnership) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) today announced its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------------------------------------- ...

Start Time: 09:00 January 1, 0000 9:53 AM ET Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:BIP) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 03, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Samuel Pollock - CEO David Krant - CFO Benjamin Vaughan - COO Dave Joynt - Managing Partner, Infrastructure Conference Call Participants Robert Hope - Scotiabank Devin Dodge - BMO Capital Markets Robert Kwan - RBC Capital Markets Robert Catellier - CIBC Capital Markets Naji Baydoun - iA Capital Markets Andrew Kuske - Credit Suisse Rya ...

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