Seeking at Least 7% Dividend Yield? Analysts Suggest 2 Dividend Stocks Worth Buying

Core Viewpoint - MPLX has announced a letter of intent with MARA Holdings to supply natural gas for integrated power generation facilities and data centers in West Texas, ensuring a steady fuel source for MARA's operations and electricity for MPLX [1] Company Overview - MPLX is a master limited partnership formed by Marathon Petroleum, focusing on midstream and logistics assets in the energy sector, with a market cap of $55 billion and annual revenues nearing $12 billion [3] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, MPLX reported revenues of $3.62 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, exceeding forecasts by $460.3 million. The EPS was $1.52, surpassing estimates by $0.44, and distributable cash flow was $1.5 billion, allowing for $1.1 billion in capital returned to shareholders [9] Dividend Information - MPLX declared a quarterly dividend with a 12.5% increase, now at $1.0765 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $4.30 and a forward yield of 7.85% [8] Analyst Insights - Analyst Elvira Scotto from RBC views MPLX positively, highlighting its growth visibility into 2026 and potential for dividend increases, with a price target of $60 suggesting nearly 9% share appreciation [10] - The consensus rating for MPLX is Moderate Buy, with 5 Buys and 3 Holds, and an average target price of $58.88 indicating a potential 7% gain [10][11]