Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) Trading Up 1.6% Following Dividend Announcement

Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET)’s stock price rose 1.6% on Wednesday after the company announced a dividend. The stock traded as high as $18.25 and last traded at $18.2450. Approximately 13,425,433 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 16% from the average daily volume of 15,906,451 shares. The stock had previously closed at $17.95.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 6th will be given a $0.335 dividend. This represents a $1.34 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 6th. This is an increase from Energy Transfer’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.33. Energy Transfer’s payout ratio is presently 106.40%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently commented on ET. Jefferies Financial Group set a $17.00 price target on shares of Energy Transfer and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $22.00 target price (down previously from $25.00) on shares of Energy Transfer in a report on Monday, January 12th. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Energy Transfer in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Energy Transfer in a research report on Wednesday, December 24th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Energy Transfer in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $21.50.

Energy Transfer Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $63.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.81, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $16.84 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.08.

Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The pipeline company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by ($0.06). Energy Transfer had a return on equity of 10.71% and a net margin of 5.66%.The company had revenue of $19.95 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.84 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.32 earnings per share. Energy Transfer’s quarterly revenue was down 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that Energy Transfer LP will post 1.46 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Energy Transfer

Here are the key news stories impacting Energy Transfer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.335 (ex-dividend Feb 6; payable Feb 19), a small increase from the prior payout that keeps ET’s yield near the mid-to-high single digits — supportive for income-focused buyers.
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat’s “Frozen Assets” piece highlights Winter Storm Fern driving spot gas and power prices higher and notes ET’s role as a major pipeline/storager — weather-driven demand and regional price dislocations can boost throughput margins and short-term cash flow. Frozen Assets: Winter Storm Fern Is Heating Up These 3 Energy Winners
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes ET’s steady distribution hikes, rising earnings estimates and discounted valuation, framing the stock as a compelling income play — a narrative that attracts yield-seeking institutional and retail flows. Can ET Stock Build a Strong Income Story on Distribution Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: A recent Zacks piece collates Wall Street bullishness and analyst attention on ET — media circulation of analyst upgrades/optimism tends to attract buying interest and reduce perceived risk. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Energy Transfer LP (ET): Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage remains constructive — reports show an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation, which supports demand from funds following sell-side signals. Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: ET appears on published lists of high-yield dividend names that attract Boomer/Gen‑X income buyers ahead of expected rate moves — inclusion in such lists can drive retail inflows. Boomers and Gen-X Are Grabbing 5 Passive Income High-Yield Giants Before 2026 Rate Cuts
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-term price commentary: trade reports note ET rising while broader markets dip — a reflection of sector-specific flows rather than new company-specific fundamentals. Energy Transfer LP (ET) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term performance pieces (e.g., Benzinga retrospective on 5‑year returns) provide context for investors but are unlikely to move shares materially today. $100 Invested In Energy Transfer 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Insider Buying and Selling at Energy Transfer

In other news, Director Kelcy L. Warren acquired 1,000,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $16.95 per share, for a total transaction of $16,950,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 104,577,803 shares in the company, valued at $1,772,593,760.85. This trade represents a 0.97% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 3.28% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Energy Transfer

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. CNB Bank lifted its stake in shares of Energy Transfer by 111.1% in the 2nd quarter. CNB Bank now owns 1,900 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners bought a new stake in Energy Transfer during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Energy Transfer by 54.4% in the second quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,270 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 800 shares during the period. Core Alternative Capital acquired a new stake in Energy Transfer in the third quarter worth approximately $46,000. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates boosted its stake in Energy Transfer by 196.4% during the 4th quarter. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates now owns 2,964 shares of the pipeline company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 1,964 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 38.22% of the company’s stock.

Energy Transfer Company Profile

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) is a Dallas-based midstream energy company that develops and operates infrastructure for the transportation, storage and processing of hydrocarbons. The company’s operations focus on moving and storing natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil and refined products through an integrated network of pipelines, terminals, storage facilities and processing plants. Energy Transfer provides core midstream services such as gathering, compression, fractionation, processing, and bulk transportation to support production and downstream supply chains.

Its asset base spans an extensive network across the United States, connecting producing regions, processing centers, petrochemical hubs and coastal and inland markets.