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Key Financial Insights
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) operates 140,000 miles of pipeline and related infrastructure, focusing on crude oil and natural gas. The company boasts a distribution yield of 8.2% and plans to increase distributions by 3% to 5% annually. Its units trade at a forward P/E of 10.7, compared to 15.7 for the S&P 500 energy sector, and its EV-to-EBITDA ratio stands at 7.7, one of the lowest among its peers.
United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) delivers approximately 22.4 million packages daily across 200+ countries, offering a forward dividend yield of 6.9%. UPS has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a forward P/E of 12.8 and an EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 8.9. The company is adapting its operations to focus on higher-margin logistics services to enhance profitability.
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) serves 146 million wireless customers and has a forward dividend yield of 6.8%. The company has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, reflecting a forward P/E ratio of 8.3 and an EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 6.5, which positions it competitively among telecom firms. New CEO Dan Schulman aims to transform Verizon’s culture and operations for better shareholder returns.
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