Enbridge(US:ENB) Prnewswire·2025-12-03 12:01Core Viewpoint - Enbridge Inc. announced its 2026 financial guidance, projecting steady growth driven by new projects and strong utilization of existing assets, alongside a 3% increase in its annual common share dividend [1][2]. Financial Guidance - The company provided 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of CAD 20.2 billion to CAD 20.8 billion and distributable cash flow (DCF) per share guidance of CAD 5.70 to CAD 6.10 [1]. - Enbridge reaffirmed its 2025 full-year guidance, expecting to finish in the upper half of the EBITDA range of CAD 19.4 billion to CAD 20.0 billion and at the midpoint for DCF per share [1]. - The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate of 7-9% for EBITDA, 4-6% for adjusted earnings per share (EPS), and approximately 3% for DCF per share from 2023 to 2026 [1]. Dividend Increase - Enbridge declared a 3% increase in its quarterly common share dividend from CAD 0.9425 to CAD 0.97, effective March 1, 2026, marking the 31st consecutive annual increase [1]. Growth Drivers - The projected EBITDA for 2026 is supported by approximately CAD 8 billion of new projects entering service, strong growth from recent rate settlements, and optimization of existing assets [1]. - Key growth drivers include contributions from organic projects, increased rates on U.S. Gas Transmission assets, and favorable re-contracting [1]. Capital Investments and Financing - Enbridge plans to deploy approximately CAD 10 billion of growth capital in 2026, with a strong balance sheet and a debt-to-EBITDA ratio expected to remain within the target range of 4.5-5.0x [1]. - The financing plan includes CAD 10 billion of debt issuances, primarily for refinancing CAD 5 billion of debt maturities, with no external equity required [1].