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Market cap $107B

Energy Transfer's "toll road" pipelines generate stable profits. Its distributable cash flow can easily cover its distributions.

DALLAS , Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) ("Sunoco" or the "Partnership") announced today that the previously announced proposed acquisition of Parkland Corporation (TSX: PKI) ("Parkland") by Sunoco (the "Transaction") is expected to close on October 31, 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. Sunoco also announced that on November 3, 2025, the Common Units of SunocoCorp LLC ("SunocoCorp") that will be issued to Parkland shareholders in connection with the Transaction are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SUNC".

Energy Transfer trades at the second-lowest valuation in its peer group. The MLP is in the strongest financial position in its history.

Energy Transfer's extensive midstream operations generate lots of cash. It's using that money to pay for its lucrative distribution and expand its operations.

Boomers today are between 60 and 79 years old.

Energy Transfer is well-positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand driven by AI and data center growth, supporting strong LNG and gas transport prospects. ET's diversified pipeline network, stable commission-based cash flows, and high dividend yield (~8%) make ET attractive for long-term, passive income-focused investors. Analysts overwhelmingly rate ET a "Strong Buy" due to robust financials, sector-leading yield, and favorable industry trends, despite MLP-specific structural limitations.

In this article I compare the long-term potential of Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer. I compare both companies on measures of valuation, business focus, growth plans, and distribution coverage. I believe Energy Transfer comes out on top to generate the most profitable total returns for investors.

A foremost concern for many retirees is for their retirement portfolios to be able to generate sufficient income to maintain their lifestyles during their golden years.

Energy Transfer offers a compelling ~8% yield, despite recent challenges like increased leverage, pipeline issues, and energy price volatility. ET's fundamentals remain strong, with record network volumes, stable production, and a conservative, contract-driven midstream industry culture supporting long-term stability. Shares are down due to cautious management outlook and higher leverage, but ET maintains an investment-grade balance sheet and attractive single-digit valuation multiples.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy Transfer LP (“ET”) today announced the quarterly cash distribution of $0.2111 per Series I Preferred Unit (NYSE: ETprI). The cash distribution for the Series I unitholders will be paid on November 14, 2025 to Series I unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 4, 2025. Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with approximately 140,000 miles of pipe.