Energy Transfer Looks Poised to Outperform the S&P 500 in the Back Half of 2026
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Energy Transfer ( ET +0.59% ) has gotten off to a strong start this year. It's up more than 24% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the nearly 9% rise in the S&P 500 . I expect the master limited partnership ( MLP ), which sends a Schedule K-1 Federal tax form, will continue to outperform in the back half of the year. Here's a look at what fueled its strong first half, and why the second half could be just as strong. Energy Transfer hit a speed bump last year. The MLP's earnings growth rate slowed considerably. Its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) only rose 3.2% last year, down from the 10% compound annual growth rate it delivered from 2020 through 2024. Growth slowed due to weaker energy market conditions, fewer expansion project completions, and a lack of acquisitions. As a result of its slower growth, Energy Transfer's unit price slumped 15.8% last year.
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Energy Transfer has recorded a stock price gain of over 24% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 9% rise. Last year, the company faced a sluggish period with an EBITDA growth rate of only 3.2% and a 15.8% decline in share price, driven by a weakening energy market and project delays. However, robust earnings growth is expected to continue in the second half of the year, bolstered by the completion of expansion projects and an improved market environment.
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- Energy Infrastructure — Cash flow is improving as expansion projects for energy transport and storage infrastructure are completed sequentially. This serves as a key driver for stable dividends and stock price appreciation.
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- Energy Market — Increased volatility in the energy market poses a risk of slowing EBITDA growth. Specifically, a decrease in demand due to shifts in the external environment may negatively impact the profitability of its MLP structure.
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