Sunoco Spills the Beans: Big Beat, Higher Payout, & Brighter Outlook
- Financial Performance: Sunoco LP reported first-quarter FY24 revenues of $5.50 billion, surpassing expectations, with increased fuel sales and adjusted EBITDA.
- Distribution Increase: The company raised its quarterly distribution by 4% to $0.8756 per unit, reflecting confidence in financial performance.
- Debt and Liquidity: Sunoco had long-term debt of $3.8 billion as of March-end but maintained liquidity of approximately $870 million.
- Outlook and Acquisitions: Revised FY24 guidance for adjusted EBITDA, including acquisitions like NuStar, Zenith, and the sale of convenience stores to 7-Eleven.
- Investment Opportunities: Investors can access Sunoco shares through ETFs like InfraCap MLP ETF AMZA and Global X MLP ETF MLPA.
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RSI Comparison: Global X MLP's RSI is at 28.9, indicating potential exhaustion of selling pressure, while the S&P 500's RSI is significantly higher at 65.9.
Stock Performance: MLPA's 52-week range is between $45.09 and $54.53, with the last trade at $47.25, reflecting a 1.4% decline for the day.
Investment Options: The article highlights three ETFs for passive income investors: Global X MLP ETF (7.5% yield), Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (3.8% yield with low expenses), and JP Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (11.2% yield through options trading).
Market Context: As the S&P 500 reaches all-time highs, some investors may prefer diversified ETFs to mitigate risk and generate income without relying solely on stock price increases.
Stock Performance: MLPA's stock has a 52-week low of $45.09 and a high of $54.53, with the last trade recorded at $50.31.
Author's Opinion Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent Nasdaq, Inc.
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