Enterprise Products Partners Offers $2.20 Annual Distribution with 6.69% Yield
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Oil Dominance: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) operates a vast network of oil and natural gas pipelines across the U.S., currently offering an annual distribution of $2.20 per share with a yield of 6.69%, highlighting its strong performance and long-term investment potential in the energy sector.
- Robust Financials: T. Rowe Price Group (TROW), established in 1937, boasts a current dividend yield of 4.77% and a five-year growth rate of 7.13%, supported by a low debt of $489.5 million and cash reserves of $3.63 billion, ensuring its growth streak remains intact.
- Competitive Edge: PepsiCo (PEP) pays an annual dividend of $5.69 with a yield of 3.89% and has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years, achieving a five-year growth rate of 6.93%, which outpaces Coca-Cola's lower growth rate of 4.46%, indicating Pepsi's competitive advantage in the beverage market.
- Investment Advice: Despite PepsiCo's strong dividend performance, the Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team suggests that there are currently 10 stocks that are more worthy of investment, urging investors to be cautious in their selections to capitalize on future opportunities.
Analyst Views on PEP
Wall Street analysts forecast PEP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PEP is 161.90 USD with a low forecast of 144.00 USD and a high forecast of 172.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 144.400
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
Current: 144.400
Low
144.00
Averages
161.90
High
172.00
About PEP
PepsiCo, Inc. is a global beverage and convenient food company. The Company’s segments include PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA), PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), International Beverages Franchise (IB Franchise), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America Foods (LatAm Foods), and Asia Pacific Foods. PFNA segment includes all of its convenient food businesses in the United States and Canada. PBNA segment includes all of its beverage businesses in the United States and Canada. IB Franchise segment includes its international franchise beverage businesses, as well as its SodaStream business. EMEA segment includes its convenient food businesses and beverage businesses with Company-owned bottlers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. LatAm Foods segment includes all of its convenient food businesses in Latin America. Asia Pacific Foods segment consists of its convenient food businesses in Asia Pacific, including China, Australia and New Zealand, as well as India.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
