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Energy Transfer owns one of the largest portfolios of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid assets in the US, primarily in Texas and the US midcontinent region. Its pipeline network includes more than 12,000 miles of intrastate pipelines and 20,000 miles of interstate pipelines. It also owns gathering, processing, and storage facilities in the largest US oil and gas producing regions. Other businesses include a network of natrual gas liquids and refined products facilities, 18,000 miles of crude oil pipelines, and the Lake Charles gas liquefaction facility. Energy Transfer combined its publicly traded limited and general partnerships in October 2018.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Chris Baker reinstated an In-Line rating with a price target of $28 on March 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Vitesse Energy will issue its first quarter financial and operating results on Monday, May 5, after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.76%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Shneur Gershuni maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $40 to $37 on Nov. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price from $42 to $40 on Oct. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: WES will report its first-quarter results after the closing bell on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>)</h3>
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $20 to $26 on March 25, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $20 to $22 on Feb. 25, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 23, Energy Transfer announced an increase in quarterly cash distribution.</li>
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President Donald Trump&#8216;s ongoing tariff policy changes have resulted in persistent market volatility and uncertainty. This has increased investors' appetite for stable, defensive stocks paying steady dividends. Dividend stocks have <a href="https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/whitepapers/WP106.pdf">contributed</a> significantly to overall market returns during the 1940s, 1960s, and 1970s, when average annual total returns were lower.
About seven months ago, a dividend investor <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1fldncg/finally_hit_300k_goal/">shared</a> his monthly dividend income details and portfolio on r/Dividends — a Reddit discussion board with over 700,000 followers. The income report shared by the investor showed his monthly dividend income was $23,800, with a projected annual dividend income of just over $300,000.
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The investor, in his mid-50s, said he had about 150 holdings in his portfolio worth roughly $4.4 million. Asked how he was able to accumulate wealth to build such a large portfolio, he said it took him years to reach this milestone:
"Started at $3.50 per hour. Went back to school in my early 30s as did my wife. Definitely no inheritance and student loans to boot. Just 35 years of investing."
The investor said over $2 million of his wealth came from "decades of trading" biotech company Immunomedics, which was <a href="https://www.gilead.com/news/news-details/2020/gilead-sciences-to-acquire-immunomedics">bought</a> by Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) in 2020 for $88 per share.&nbsp;
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BlackRock Science and Technolgy Term Trust
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSTZ#NYSE">BSTZ</a>) was the biggest holding of the investor. The closed-end equity fund invests in science and technology companies and also generates income by selling call options on stocks in its portfolio. It has a dividend yield of about 9%.&nbsp;
Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund
The Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JRI#NYSE">JRI</a>) invests in companies related to infrastructure projects, facilities, and services, as well as REITs. Among the top holdings of the fund are Enbridge (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>), Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLPI#NASDAQ">GLPI</a>), Simon Property (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>) and Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OHI#NYSE">OHI</a>).
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
DoubleLine Income Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSL#NYSE">DSL</a>) is a closed-end fund focusing on income-generating fixed-income securities. It yields about 12% and pays monthly.
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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund&nbsp;
The Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KYN#NYSE">KYN</a>) invests in midstream, natural gas &amp; LNG infrastructure, and power infrastructure companies. The fund has a dividend yield of over 8%.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund
Another closed-end fund in the portfolio, Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIO#NYSE">HIO</a>) primarily invests in high-yield corporate debt securities and preferred stocks for income generation and capital appreciation. The fund has a distribution rate of over 10%.&nbsp;
Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund
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Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.21%. Currently, Energy Transfer has a market capitalization of $59.57 billion. 
Buying $100 In ET: If an investor had bought $100 of ET stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $241.43 today based on a price of $17.36 for ET at the time of writing.
<h3>Energy Transfer's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745418615_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

In the current market session, Energy Transfer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) share price is at $16.89, after a 1.99% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 10.62%, but in the past year, went up by 6.33%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745337627_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Energy Transfer P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Energy Transfer has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 20.06 of the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745337627_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Energy Transfer's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.14% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.16 million shares sold short, which is 0.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.48 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Energy Transfer Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Energy Transfer has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Energy Transfer's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Energy Transfer's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.77%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Energy Transfer?

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he likes Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>). The company will release earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 6, after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ET/earnings">the closing bell</a>.
Cramer also said he likes Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>). &#8220;I'd pull the trigger.&#8221; 
As per the recent news, Snowflake announced on Thursday that it received DOD IL5 Provisional Authorization on AWS GovCloud US-West. The authorization enables the company to offer solutions requiring the highest levels of protection for<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44740624/snowflake-achieves-dod-il5-authorization-shares-move-lower-what-you-need-to-know"> Controlled Unclassified Information</a>.
The Mad Money host said this is a &#8220;fantastic chance&#8221; to buy Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>).
Supporting his view, JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained Enterprise Products Partners with an Overweight rating on March 27 and raised the price target from $37 to $38.
Cramer said no to Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), adding that it is losing money.
On the earnings front, Applied Digital will host a conference call on Monday, April 14, to discuss its operations and financial results for the fiscal third quarter.
When asked about Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTU#NYSE">BTU</a>), Cramer said, &#8220;We got to be careful. It's not going to make us money.&#8221;
Peabody Energy, on Feb. 6, reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results.
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<li>Peabody Energy shares dipped 8.4% to close at $11.23 on Thursday.</li>
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I admit it.
I hate K-1s.
For the uninitiated, K-1s are a tax form generated by a partnership to report income.
If you own Master Limited Partnerships, you get a K-1 instead of a 1099.
They can be a nightmare if you do your own taxes.
Pro Tip: If you own MLPs, do not do your own taxes.
Again, for those of you who have never owned them, Master Limited Partnerships are fantastic little dividend machines that allow you to own businesses that are formed as partnerships specifically for tax purposes.
I have owned many of them over the years, starting with cable TV partnerships in the 80s and 90s.
It seems like every time I stick a tax return in the mail or hit send to file, I would almost immediately get a corrected K-1, causing me to have to amend my return.
My accountants love K-1s.
I hate them.
However, I hate taxes even more, and owning oil and gas midstream MLPs allows me to earn fat yields and delay taxes.
MLPs are pass-through entities, which means they don&#8217;t pay corporate income tax. Instead, they &#8220;pass through&#8221; income, deductions, depreciation, and other tax goodies directly to you via a K-1. And while that sounds like a great deal—and it is—it comes with paperwork that could make your head spin like a slot machine.
The good news?
Most of what you get from an MLP isn&#8217;t actually taxable income. It&#8217;s classified as return of capital, thanks to heavy depreciation and amortization. That means you&#8217;re deferring taxes until you sell, when the IRS gets its cut as capital gains (and sometimes ordinary income via recapture).
You get paid now, and the tax man waits.
That&#8217;s the kind of relationship I can live with.
I know some people will avoid MLPs because they hate K-1s.
That&#8217;s unintelligent.
I love huge total returns a lot more than I hate K-1s.
Midstream MLPs (Energy Transfer, Plains All American) are the toll roads of the energy world. They transport oil and gas, and they make money whether oil is at $40 or $140.
Big, boring, and tax-efficient.
Most of the distribution is return of capital.
You are deferring taxes while collecting checks. If you&#8217;re a long-term, income-focused investor who doesn&#8217;t panic over paperwork (or has a good accountant), that&#8217;s a beautiful thing.
One of my favorite MLPs is Energy Transfer (Ticker: ET).
Energy Transfer is a large midstream MLP with a footprint across pipelines, terminals, natural gas liquids, and export facilities. This one is a cash cow.
It&#8217;s run by co-founder Kelcy Warren, a cowboy capitalist who may not win awards for governance but knows how to generate distributable cash flow like nobody&#8217;s business.
ET yields over 7%, covers the distribution by a mile, and has been deleveraging after some rocky years of debt-fueled expansion.
At today&#8217;s prices, you&#8217;re getting paid handsomely to wait while they keep buying back units and growing through bolt-on deals. It&#8217;s the kind of MLP you buy, hold, and use to fund your cigar and bourbon habit.
Just don&#8217;t hold these in an IRA unless you really know what you&#8217;re doing because UBTI (unrelated business taxable income) can turn your tax-sheltered account into a tax headache.
If you want to own high-yielding midstream assets in an IRA or other tax-deferred vehicle, consider owning closed-end funds that invest in MLPs.
If you love the income and tax deferral that MLPs offer but hate the K-1 paperwork more than a trip to the DMV, CEFs might be your ticket to the promised land.
When a closed-end fund buys MLPs, it does the dirty work for you. The fund itself files the K-1s with the IRS, handles all the accounting, and you, the shareholder, just get a 1099 at the end of the year. It&#8217;s like going from doing your own taxes in pen to using a concierge accountant—smooth, clean, and hassle-free.
The best choice for a closed-end fund right now is The Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure (Ticker: KYN) This closed-end fund primarily holds North American pipeline and storage companies. Top holdings include midstream favorites like Enterprise Products Partners (Ticker: EPD), Energy Transfer (Ticker: ET), and Williams Companies (Ticker: WMB). These are businesses that generate consistent cash flow through long-term contracts, largely insulated from commodity price swings. As of March 31, 2025, the fund reported net assets of $2.5 billion and a net asset value (NAV) per share of $14.64, reflecting a portfolio built around real, tangible assets.
What makes KYN particularly compelling today is the discount it trades at relative to its NAV, currently about 12%. That kind of pricing gives investors the chance to buy into high-quality infrastructure assets at a meaningful markdown.
In a market where many income plays have been bid up, this discount provides both a margin of safety and potential upside should the discount narrow over time. For those focused on long-term total return and patient capital, this is the kind of setup that quietly compounds in your favor.
KYN also continues to deliver reliable income. The fund recently declared a monthly distribution of $0.08 per share, which works out to an annual yield of just over 7% based on current market prices. Notably, approximately 60% of that payout is expected to be classified as return of capital, offering a tax-deferred stream of income that can enhance after-tax returns.

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A report on April 4, 2025 shows that Representative Virginia Foxx from North Carolina sale stock in Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>), valued between $130,004 and $300,000. According to the April filing, the transaction occurred on April 4, 2025.
At the time of writing, Energy Transfer shares are trading down 3.09% at $15.66.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Virginia Foxx conducted 304 trades, totaling more than $3.51 million. The largest of these were in NextEra Energy and Archer-Daniels Midland stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBA#NYSE">PBA</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Sale</li>
<li>Alliance Res Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARLP#NASDAQ">ARLP</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Virginia Foxx's most recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ellington Financial</td>
<td>EFC</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alliance Res Partners</td>
<td>ARLP</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-03-07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Transfer</td>
<td>ET</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-03-07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flex LNG</td>
<td>FLNG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pembina Pipeline</td>
<td>PBA</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-07</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on Virginia Foxx's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/virginia-foxx">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Politics

Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Virginia Foxx Sold Over $130K In Energy Transfer Stock

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Energy Transfer. Our analysis of options history for Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $673,050, and 8 were calls, valued at $357,375.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $25.0 for Energy Transfer, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Energy Transfer's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Energy Transfer's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Energy Transfer 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743698456_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$469.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>29.6K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.17</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Energy Transfer</h3>
Energy Transfer owns one of the largest portfolios of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid assets in the US, primarily in Texas and the US midcontinent region. Its pipeline network includes more than 12,000 miles of intrastate pipelines and 20,000 miles of interstate pipelines. It also owns gathering, processing, and storage facilities in the largest US oil and gas producing regions. Other businesses include a network of natrual gas liquids and refined products facilities, 18,000 miles of crude oil pipelines, and the Lake Charles gas liquefaction facility. Energy Transfer combined its publicly traded limited and general partnerships in October 2018.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Energy Transfer, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Energy Transfer's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 17,825,699, the price of ET is down -4.94% at $18.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Energy Transfer</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $24.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Energy Transfer, targeting a price of $26. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $23.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Energy Transfer options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Options

Energy Transfer's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.67%. Currently, Energy Transfer has a market capitalization of $64.95 billion. 
Buying $100 In ET: If an investor had bought $100 of ET stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $341.70 today based on a price of $18.93 for ET at the time of writing.
<h3>Energy Transfer's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743626713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Energy Transfer 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

I have been digging through J.P. Morgan&#8217;s latest annual energy report. Let me tell you, it&#8217;s a bucket of cold water for anyone believing we are about to flip a switch and transform our energy system overnight.
Michael Cembalest&#8217;s 15th annual energy paper, &#8220;Heliocentrism,&#8221; offers a sobering reality check that reminds me of buying value stocks when everyone else is chasing the latest tech darling. Sometimes, the boring truth matters more than the exciting story.
Despite all the headlines and $9 trillion spent globally over the last decade on wind, solar, electric vehicles, and energy storage, the renewable transition is moving at a snail&#8217;s pace—just 0.3% to 0.6% per year in terms of final energy consumption. 
Two great income stocks show why.
This is not the exponential S-curve adoption we see in technology. This old-school, grinding industrial transition takes decades, not years. Europe leads the pack with renewable share growing at 0.6% annually, followed by China at 0.4% and the US at a measly 0.3%.
At this pace, even Europe, the global leader, needs about 20 years to reach a 30% renewable share. That is not disruption; that is evolution.
Solar capacity is indeed booming, doubling over the past three years and projected to double again by 2027. Solar accounted for about 60% of new global capacity additions this year and might hit 75% by 2027.
But here is the catch that most headlines miss: due to capacity factors of just 15-20%, solar&#8217;s actual share of electricity generation is far smaller than the capacity numbers suggest.
Solar power provides about 7% of global electricity generation today.
Electricity itself?
That is only about a third of final energy consumption in most countries. The rest is direct fuel for transport, industrial production and heating.
When you boil it all down, solar power accounts for roughly 2% of global final energy consumption. Not exactly revolutionizing the system overnight, is it?
One of the tightest economic relationships is the connection between a country&#8217;s per capita GDP and energy consumption.
Human prosperity is built on steel, cement, ammonia/fertilizer, plastics, glass, chemicals and other industrial products that are incredibly energy-intensive to produce.
These industries rely on fossil fuels for 80-85% of their energy needs. This is not changing quickly, no matter what solar capacity charts show.
LinkedIn is filled with academics posting whenever wind, solar, and hydro meet most of a region&#8217;s power demand on a particular day. It is like reading a newspaper that only reports on baseball games where catchers hit home runs.
It happens sometimes, but it is not the norm.
In California, renewables plus storage met 75% or more of the load in only 26% of all hours in 2024. California still heavily relies on fossil fuels, nuclear power, and electricity imports for most of the year.
The situation is better in Europe, particularly Spain, where renewables provide at least half the load in 76% of all hours. But even there, the remaining hours require conventional power sources.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Economics Are Not There Yet</h2>
Another cold reality: Electricity still costs 2-4 times more per unit of energy than natural gas for industrial consumers across countries. This explains why the electricity share of US industrial energy consumption has remained flat for decades despite advances in technology.
The economic gap slows electrification, which in turn slows decarbonization. Without electrification, it is hard to decarbonize energy-intensive industries using green grid electrons.
The Trump administration is clearly shifting priorities away from renewables to fossil fuels, national security, and inflation fighting.
This will likely mean scaled-back renewable subsidies, potentially reducing the energy bill by as much as $650 billion, about two-thirds of the original projected costs.
While this shift will not halt the renewable transition, it will likely slow its already gradual pace in the US.
For investors, the message is clear: Despite the excitement around clean energy, traditional energy is not going anywhere soon.
Human prosperity will remain inextricably linked to affordable natural gas and other fossil fuels for many years.
This does not mean avoiding renewable investments (they are growing steadily), but it does suggest maintaining exposure to traditional energy companies with strong balance sheets and reasonable valuations. The transition is happening on a timeline measured in decades, not years.
Remember, in markets as in energy transitions, patience and perspective are virtues that pay dividends. The infrastructure supporting our daily lives changes more like a battleship turning than a sports car—gradually, deliberately, and with tremendous momentum in both directions.
Let me tell you something that Wall Street&#8217;s green energy cheerleaders will not. Midstream oil and gas assets will be critical infrastructure for the next half-century, regardless of how many solar panels we install.
Pipelines, storage facilities, processing plants and terminals represent the circulatory system of our energy economy, and their importance will not diminish anytime soon.
With global energy demand projected to rise another 25% by 2050, according to conservative estimates, these assets will continue generating steady cash flows and dividends while the renewable transition inches forward at its glacial pace.
The beauty of midstream assets lies in their toll-road business model. They get paid based on volume, not commodity prices. While upstream producers ride the rollercoaster of oil and gas prices, these midstream workhorses collect their fees regardless of whether a barrel of oil costs $40 or $140.
This is precisely why smart investors seeking income and inflation protection should maintain significant exposure to these assets.
Companies with irreplaceable pipeline routes, long-term contracts with inflation adjustments, and strategic export terminals will continue rewarding shareholders with distributions that dwarf treasury yields for decades to come.
Perhaps most importantly, these midstream assets will serve as the bridge between our fossil fuel present and whatever energy future eventually materializes. Looking at the actual data instead of wishful thinking, it is clear that natural gas, which requires extensive midstream infrastructure, will remain critical not just for baseload power generation but as the essential backup for intermittent renewable sources.
Even as renewable capacity grows, the need for reliable gas delivery during Dunkelflaute events (those periods of low wind and solar output) becomes more critical, not less.
&nbsp;The companies that own and operate this infrastructure are not dinosaurs awaiting extinction—they are adaptable energy logistics specialists whose assets will be repurposed and utilized throughout any transition, however long it takes.
Using our new Benzinga Ranking system and the scanning tool on Benzinga Pro, I found two of the best collections of midstream assets that are trading at bargain-basement prices.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Transfer</h2>
Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) represents exactly the kind of misunderstood, undervalued asset I&#8217;ve built my career finding before Wall Street wakes up. This midstream behemoth operates over 125,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure that touches virtually every major U.S. energy basin. While the ESG crowd has been busy shunning anything with fossil fuel exposure, ET has been quietly throwing off mountains of cash flow, trading at a ridiculous 8.2x price to free cash flow ratio, a valuation you typically only see during financial crises, not economic expansions.
The company&#8217;s 7.04% dividend yield is not just substantial; it is sustainable and growing, backed by distribution coverage above 1.7x. This is not your typical yield trap; it is an ATM for patient investors.
What most analysts miss about Energy Transfer is how its integrated asset footprint creates operational synergies that standalone operators simply cannot match. From natural gas gathering in the Permian to NGL fractionation to crude and refined product transportation, ET&#8217;s diversified operations provide multiple paths to growth regardless of which hydrocarbons dominate the energy mix.
Management has learned the hard lessons of overexpansion and now focuses on optimizing existing assets, reducing debt, and returning capital to unit holders. The inevitable consequence will be multiple expansions as the market finally recognizes that ET is not just surviving the energy transition.
&nbsp;It is positioned to facilitate whatever form it ultimately takes.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plains All American Pipeline</h2>
Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) is North America&#8217;s premier crude oil logistics provider, with strategically positioned assets throughout the continent&#8217;s most productive basins.
With approximately 7.5x free cash flow and a robust 7.6% dividend yield, PAA offers the value proposition that has historically generated substantial returns for investors willing to look past the anti-hydrocarbon narrative.
What separates Plains from its peers is its unmatched crude oil gathering and transportation network in the Permian Basin—the crown jewel of U.S. oil production that continues defying pessimistic forecasts year after year.
This focused strategy gives PAA exceptional leverage to continued Permian growth without the capital expenditure burdens that plague many competitors.
The company&#8217;s management team has significantly transformed over the past few years, reducing debt by billions and streamlining operations to focus on its core competencies.
Unlike many midstream operators who overextended during the shale boom, Plains has right-sized its operation and balance sheet to withstand market volatility while maintaining its generous payouts. The market continues to price PAA as if U.S. oil production is on the verge of permanent decline, ignoring the reality that America&#8217;s oil output continues to set records even as renewables grow.
For income investors seeking both current yield and potential capital appreciation, Plains offers the rare combination of deep value, operational excellence, and strategically vital assets that will remain essential infrastructure regardless of how quickly or slowly the energy transition unfolds. This is not speculation—it is investing in the physical assets needed to meet energy demands for decades to come.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Trades You Can't Miss This Earnings Season</h2>
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2 Income Stocks Reveal Why Solar Power Isn't Here Yet

Many investors find the benefits of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461718/high-income-earner-with-3000-monthly-to-invest-faces-big-decision-i-definitely-want-to-diversify-beyond-ai-and-dividends">dividends</a>, such as money working for you and steady payouts, incredibly appealing. In fact, for many, dividends are the closest thing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39914065/financial-freedom-or-bust-why-suze-orman-says-your-wallet-matters-more-than-your-flag">financial freedom</a>: they don&#8217;t need to sell assets, do not need to time the market, and get reliable income.
That&#8217;s why ETFs like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) have become so popular. They offer investors a diversified blend of dividend-paying stocks, stable growth potential, and a tax-efficient income stream.
But is parking $1 million into SCHD only the best move? This is what a Redditor recently asked on the online discussion board, sparking a heated debate in the comments.
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<li>Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart &amp; Target – <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/mode-mobile-2">Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.26/share!</a></li>
<li>If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/arrived-private-credit-fund">7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it</a>?</li>
</ul>
The investor has a portfolio already in place but is contemplating how to invest an unexpected $1 million windfall. His goal is to generate passive income to cover basic expenses like taxes and insurance without risking the principal, so he&#8217;s considering going all in SCHD.
Some in the r/Dividends community agreed wholeheartedly with the poster, while others suggested different strategies. Let&#8217;s see their insights.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$1 Million Windfall in SCHD? Redditors Showed Mixed Feelings</h2>
SCHD Offers a Balanced Mix of Income and Growth
Many commenters agreed with the poster, saying that SCHD is a good choice and not only does it pay out dividends but it also provides capital appreciation, which makes it a great long-term hold.
&#8220;There&#8217;s nothing wrong with that hypo. Great diversification, growth, and income. All while being conservative. There are alternatives that give the same if not better options, but for a basic answer, yes, it would be fine,&#8221; a Redditor said.
&#8220;In a taxable account, living off the SCHD-qualified dividends and then supplementing that with 401(k) distributions is the way to go in my opinion,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
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One Redditor mentioned a dividend reinvestment plan into SCHD is a good strategy, especially if the poster isn&#8217;t close to retirement.
&#8220;If you are still younger and pre-retirement, and the SCHD is in a retirement account, I say [dividend reinvestment plan] and forget it until closer to retirement,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;SCHD has a relatively high turnover rate, which means that the underlying holdings of the ETF are bought and sold more frequently than the average ETF,&#8221; a Redditor advocated.
Diversify Beyond SCHD
While most comments centered around SCHD, some Redditors suggested mixing in several other stocks or ETFs for higher income and/or better risk-adjusted returns.
&#8220;I like my [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)]/[JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NYSE">JEPQ</a>)]. Yields about $110,000 on $1 million and pays monthly,&#8221; a user said.
A commenter shared that he balances SCHD with broad-market growth, ensuring he doesn&#8217;t miss out on appreciation.
&#8220;That&#8217;s my plan. Except I do 70% SCHD, 30% [Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schb#NYSE">SCHB</a>)]. The SCHB is to participate in the S&amp;P 500 growth. In case my bet on SCHD isn&#8217;t as good as I hope, I can do a variation of stock sales that Bogleheads view as the answer to life.&#8221;
&#8220;My portfolio at age 50 will be about 75% SCHD, 25% [Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)],&#8221; a commenter said.
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One Redditor pointed out that the poster&#8217;s plan is his retirement plan also, but he&#8217;s balancing his portfolio with other assets as well.
&#8220;Nothing wrong with this. This is essentially my retirement plan. $2 million in [SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/splg#NYSE">SPLG</a>)] + $2 million in SCHD + $500,000 in [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)] = retirement,&#8221; he wrote.
Sharing a list of stocks he would invest in if he were in the poster&#8217;s situation, this Reddit investor splits them into buckets that either focus on dividends or growth.
&#8220;If you&#8217;re looking to create $38,000 from $1 million, you could also put ~$800,000 in Treasuries and $200,000 in pure-growth or dividend-growth stocks to get income and growth. Or you could do a high-low strategy that averages out to 3.8%; high for current income and low for growth. In the high bucket, you can include a combo of stocks like [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/et#NYSE">ET</a>)], [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Dow (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dow#NYSE">DOW</a>)], [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)]. In the dividend-growth bucket, you can include names like [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)], [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)], [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)], [Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)], and [Target (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tgt#NYSE">TGT</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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