Plains All American Pipeline

PAA

Market cap $13.4B

From a technical perspective, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support.

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.

The year is 2026, and the market (and macro) environment seem to be exactly the opposite of what is required for stress-free income. For prudent income investors, considering taking some risk off the table might be a good idea. But in most cases it comes at the cost of reduced income potential.

HOUSTON, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) announced today their quarterly distributions with respect to the fourth quarter of 2025 and also announced timing of fourth quarter 2025 earnings.

JBL, CIEN, CMC and PAA show strong relative price strength, earnings momentum, and rising analyst estimates for 2026.

Plains All American remains primarily a yield play, not a capital appreciation or growth vehicle. PAA shares are up 4% year-to-date, with total returns at 11.3%, including distributions. Recent Q3'25 results show operating income up 147% YoY, driven by asset sales and lower field operating costs.

PAA, GAP and ADI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on January 2, 2026.

A historic setup with a simultaneous supply cliff and debt wall is forming right under investors' noses. Meanwhile, old fears are masking a powerful cash flow inflection for one of my favorite buying opportunities right now. I share two opportunities that have a very rare combination of high-quality management and balance sheets, impressive fundamental strength, and clearly attractive valuations.

EPD,,ET and PAA are drawing investor focus as MLPs gear up for improved fundamentals and growth in 2026.

The market looks very overvalued today. However, there is a corner of it that appears largely overlooked. I detail why I am pouring a large percentage of my portfolio into this golden buying opportunity.