Energy Transfer’s EPS Missed by 20%. Enbridge’s Profit Nearly Doubled. Here’s Why I’m Not Worried About Either Dividend Even Though Both Still Fell Short.

While Energy Transfer missed EPS estimates by 20% and Enbridge's profit nearly doubled, both companies' reported earnings fell short of their dividend payouts. However, when analyzing distributable cash flow (DCF) instead of GAAP earnings, both pipeline giants show strong dividend safety. Energy Transfer's DCF of $2.5 billion (33% YoY increase) more than doubles its distributions, supporting 3-5% annual growth. Enbridge's DCF of CA$2.7 billion provides a 79% payout ratio, well-positioned within its 60-70% target range, supporting its 31-year dividend increase streak.

11/10/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

These 6 Utility Stocks Offer Income and a Link to Power Demand

Six major U.S. utility stocks are positioned to benefit from expected 60% growth in electricity demand between 2025 and 2045. NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, and Xcel Energy all offer dividend yields ranging from 2.8% to 3.8% and have substantial capital investment plans supporting earnings growth of 5-9% annually.

11/06/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Time to Cash Out? 4 Energy Stocks I'd Sell Before It's Too Late

The article recommends selling pure-play energy producer stocks (Devon Energy, Diamondback Energy, EOG Resources, and Permian Resources) while energy prices remain elevated due to Middle East geopolitical tensions. The author argues that commodity price volatility is the primary driver of these stocks' performance, and prices will eventually fall when the conflict resolves. He suggests shifting to diversified energy companies or pipeline stocks like Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners to reduce commodity risk exposure.

11/05/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Stocks Yielding Triple the S&P 500 to Buy in November

The article recommends three high-dividend stocks as alternatives to the S&P 500's low 1.1% yield. PepsiCo offers a 4.2% yield with improving revenue growth and 54 consecutive years of dividend increases. Altria Group provides a 5.8% yield despite the declining tobacco industry, supported by diversification into vaping and oral nicotine products. Enbridge delivers a 5.6% yield with stable cash flows from pipeline operations and 31 consecutive years of dividend growth, while investing in renewable energy for future transitions.

11/05/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Enbridge vs. Enterprise Products: Which High-Yield Dividend Is Actually Safer?

Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge are both pipeline stocks with similar dividend yields (~5.8-5.9%) and long dividend growth histories. However, Enterprise Products Partners emerges as the safer choice for dividend investors due to superior dividend coverage (54% payout ratio vs. Enbridge's 60-70%), lower leverage (2.9x debt-to-EBITDA vs. Enbridge's 4.5-5x), and better tax efficiency as an MLP. While Enbridge benefits from its diversified utility operations reducing cash flow volatility, Enterprise Products Partners offers stronger dividend safety and durability.

10/31/2026, 11:53 AM • The Motley Fool

Enbridge's Earnings Slipped Last Quarter. Its Dividend Didn't. Here's What to Watch.

Enbridge's stock has declined over 15% in three months following a 3% year-over-year drop in adjusted EPS to $0.63. However, the article argues this is an overreaction, as the company's distributable cash flow grew 1.5% year-over-year to CA$2.948 billion. With a 5.65% dividend yield, 31 consecutive years of dividend increases, and CA$41 billion in new infrastructure projects expected to drive 5% annual EBITDA and DCF growth through 2030, the company maintains strong fundamentals despite elevated debt levels.

10/30/2026, 4:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now, Starting With Energy Transfer.

The article recommends three energy stocks for passive income investors: Energy Transfer, a pipeline operator with a 6.6% distribution yield backed by long-term contracts; Enbridge, another pipeline company with 31 consecutive years of dividend increases and a 5.74% yield; and ExxonMobil, an integrated oil and gas company with 43 years of dividend growth and low-cost production assets.

10/29/2026, 11:00 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income

The article highlights five dividend stocks yielding 5% or more as attractive income opportunities despite market headwinds. Hormel and Clorox face consumer staples pressures but maintain strong dividend histories. Realty Income offers reliable monthly dividends despite REIT sector challenges from rising rates. Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners provide stable midstream energy infrastructure exposure with decades of dividend growth.

10/24/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

MLPX vs EMLP: Which Energy Infrastructure ETF Offers Better Yield?

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) outperforms First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) with lower fees (0.45% vs 0.95%), higher dividend yield (4.2% vs 2.9%), and stronger 5-year returns ($2,318 vs $2,004 on $1,000 invested). MLPX offers pure energy infrastructure exposure while EMLP provides broader diversification with utilities allocation, making MLPX the better choice for most investors despite higher concentration risk.

10/22/2026, 4:55 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's How Much Enbridge (ENB) Stock You'd Need to Earn $1,000 in Dividend Income Each Year.

Enbridge, a Canada-based energy pipeline company, offers a 5.8% dividend yield with 31 consecutive years of dividend increases. An investor would need to purchase 359 shares (worth ~$17,268) to generate $1,000 in annual dividend income. The company maintains a sustainable 65-70% payout ratio of distributable cash flow. Management projects dividend growth could accelerate from the recent 3.3% annual rate to over 5% annually beyond 2026, driven by increased demand for gas transmission assets from the data center boom.

10/21/2026, 4:34 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks That Don't Care Whether Oil Is $70 or $100

Midstream energy companies offer stable dividend yields of up to 6.7% that are insulated from oil price volatility. Enterprise Products Partners, Enbridge, and Energy Transfer generate reliable fee-based income from pipeline and transportation infrastructure rather than commodity exposure, making them attractive for dividend investors seeking energy sector exposure without price swings.

09/29/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock Yielding Nearly 6% That's Safe to Buy -- and 1 Yielding Over 8% I Wouldn't Touch

Enbridge (ENB) and Delek Logistics Partners (DKL) both offer high dividend yields of ~6% and >8% respectively. However, Enbridge is recommended as the safer choice due to its diversified business model, strong investment-grade credit rating, conservative payout ratio, and 31-year dividend growth streak. Delek Logistics, despite 54 consecutive quarters of distribution increases, carries higher risk due to junk-rated credit, higher payout ratios, and heavy dependence on its parent company Delek U.S. Holdings for earnings.

09/27/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Enbridge (ENB) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

Enbridge (ENB) closed down 1.09% while the broader market gained, underperforming the S&P 500. The company is forecasted to report EPS of $0.38 (up 15.15% YoY) but revenue is expected to decline 0.3% QoQ. With a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and trading at a premium valuation (Forward P/E of 23.02 vs. industry average of 19.24), the stock presents a mixed outlook.

09/21/2026, 5:45 PM • Zacks

3 Dividend Stocks Sitting Outside the AI Power Trade -- And Still Winning

Three midstream energy companies—Enterprise Products Partners, Enbridge, and Energy Transfer—offer attractive high dividend yields (5.7%-6.3%) and are positioned to benefit from surging electricity demand driven by AI infrastructure. These pipeline operators charge fees for moving oil and natural gas, and expect significant growth as U.S. energy demand is projected to increase 60% between 2025-2045, with natural gas increasingly used for power generation.

09/20/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

I Wouldn't Touch This 6.3%-Yielding Dividend Stock Right Now, Even Though Everyone Else Is Buying It.

Despite Energy Transfer's attractive 6.3% dividend yield and strong analyst coverage, the author prefers Enbridge due to trust concerns. Energy Transfer cut its distribution during COVID-19 and has a history of questionable decisions, including the failed Williams acquisition attempt in 1996. Enbridge's 31-year consecutive dividend increase history and cleaner track record make it a more reliable choice for dividend investors, even with a slightly lower 5.8% yield.

09/19/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool