In the latest trading session, Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) closed at $28.40, marking a -0.07% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.85%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.09%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.53%. Shares of the provider of midstream energy services witnessed a loss of 1.83% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its loss of 4.55% and underperforming the S&P ...

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of June 2, 2024. The video was published on June 7, 2024. An ultra-high-yield energy stock and a high-growth AI stock to consider. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain why investors looking for a strong bull market should consider Enterprise Products Partners (EPD -0.25%) for dividends and Upstart (UPST -8.48%) for high growth. ...

The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits. Currently, Enterprise Products Partners has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Oneok Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that EPD likely has seen a stronger improvement to i ...

EPD Q1, 2024 earnings supplemental VAL thexfilephoto Last month I circulated a separate article on ENB - Enbridge Is Stepping Up Its Game, It's Time To Invest - outlining my bullish view and elaborating on the Q1 dynamics that support the process of increasing allocations in ENB. With that being said, looking at Q1, 2024 earnings report and the focus going forward, EPD still remains my favorite pick in the MLP / midstream space. Let's now dissect the recent financial dynamics of EPD and contextualize them w ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important? Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage. Enterprise Products currently has an avera ...

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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses two companies, Macerich Company (MAC) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), highlighting their recent quarterly earnings and potential as investment opportunities due to their clear pathways for growth and income generation. Company Analysis: Macerich Company (MAC) - MAC is a mall REIT focused on retail properties in the U.S., currently facing challenges due to lower-than-expected FFO following the bankruptcy of fashion retailer Express [3] - The company has initiated a "Path Forward" plan aiming for a clean FFO of $1.80 per share as a base for growth [4] - MAC's occupancy rate improved to 93.4% year-over-year, up from 92.2%, indicating strong leasing performance [6][7] - The average rent for new leases has increased by 14.7%, from $54.88 per square foot to $62.95 per square foot [7] - MAC's dividend is considered safe, with a payout ratio expected to be less than 40% of FFO, allowing for potential dividend growth as FFO stabilizes [5][12] - The company is repositioning its portfolio, focusing on high-quality properties while reducing leverage [11] Company Analysis: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) - EPD is a master limited partnership focusing on midstream assets related to oil and natural gas, experiencing increased volumes across its business segments [13] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from North America's transition to a more export-oriented industry, with expectations of a natural gas boom as export capacity increases [17] - EPD's free cash flow for Q1 2024 was reported at $1.043 billion, down from $908 million in the previous year, attributed to conservative capital budgeting [15][16] - The company maintains a conservative capital structure and payout policy, providing a strong yield of 7.3% with consistent distribution growth [18] Conclusion - Both MAC and EPD are in transitional phases, with MAC focusing on reducing leverage and EPD enhancing natural gas output to meet growing demand [19] - Both companies have outlined clear expectations for the remainder of the year, aiming to improve operations and reward shareholders through steady dividends [19]

On the day I'm writing this, crude oil prices are falling on a surprise inventory build. This virtually assures that the OPEC+ nations will be maintaining their output cuts. And the inventory build comes on the heels of the announcement that the Biden administration will be releasing more fuel from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Despite all of these short-term headwinds, this is still a time to look for oil and gas stocks to buy. For starters, analysts are forecasting a significant increase in natura ...

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Va ...