Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Stock News

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Enterprise Products Partners' (EPD 0.24%) consistency was on display once again in Q2, with the company reporting solid results this week despite facing some headwinds. However, with a bunch of growth projects beginning to either ramp up or be under construction, the master limited partnership (MLP) should start to see its growth pick up soon.

Enterprise Products Partners offers a nearly 7% distribution yield, supported by consistent distribution growth and robust share buybacks. The company is investing over $4 billion in 2025 and $2.2 billion in 2026 to drive future volume and cash flow growth. Strong volume growth, manageable leverage, and disciplined capital spending position EPD for continued per-unit cash flow expansion.

Enterprise Products Partners' yield remains unusually high despite improved industry fundamentals and an 'A' debt rating. The midstream industry maintains stronger balance sheets, making EPD and peers financially healthier than in previous cycles. EPD's fundamentals do not indicate underlying trouble—rather, the payout is unusually attractive.

Enterprise Products Partners is my top midstream MLP pick for energy and infrastructure income. The recent earnings report gives a solid basis to strengthen the bullish sentiment even more. In this article, I discuss why EPD's 7%-yielding offer is a clear buy for both income-only and total return-focused investors.