10 Best Pipeline and MLP Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts

4. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD)

Upside Potential According to Analysts: 10.99%

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) is a major provider of midstream energy services, operating across four segments. The company caters to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products.

The NGL Pipelines & Services segment focuses on natural gas processing, NGL marketing, pipelines, fractionation, storage, and marine terminals. The Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment manages crude oil pipelines, storage, and marine terminals, including a large fleet of tank trucks, and engages in crude oil marketing.

The Natural Gas Pipelines & Services segment operates natural gas pipeline systems for gathering, treating, and transporting natural gas, and manages underground storage facilities. The Petrochemical & Refined Products Services segment handles propylene fractionation, butane isomerization, octane enhancement, and refined product pipelines and terminals, including ethylene export terminals, alongside related marketing and transportation services. Their vast infrastructure supports the efficient movement of diverse energy commodities.

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) top line during Q4 2024 was $14.20 billion, down 2.88% YoY but beat estimates by $74.57 million. EPS was $0.74, beating estimates by $0.04. EBITDA for Q4 was $2.6 billion, which took the annual EBITDA to $9.9 billion.

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) distinguishes itself within the midstream sector as one of a select few companies holding an investment-grade rating, and further, it maintains one of the lowest debt ratios within that group. This financial strength translates to exceptionally low investment risk, particularly given the midstream industry’s inherent stability, often compared to that of utilities. The company’s conservative management practices provide an additional layer of security, making it a particularly safe investment. Its performance during Q4 continues to strengthen the growth outlook by analysts.