Plains All American Pipeline Holds Edge Over Energy Transfer on Key Metrics

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Plains All American Pipeline appears better positioned than Energy Transfer to deliver stronger returns, according to a Zacks Investment Research analysis. Plains All American Pipeline's return on equity stands at 12.17% versus Energy Transfer's 9.77%, and its debt-to-capital ratio is lower at 47.02% compared with 58.23% for Energy Transfer. Plains All American Pipeline's 2027 earnings estimates have risen 2.48% over the past 60 days, while Energy Transfer's 2027 estimates have fallen 4.4%. Plains All American Pipeline units have gained 20.7% in the past six months, outpacing Energy Transfer's 15.5% rally, and its cash distribution yield is 7.83% with five-year annualized distribution growth of 20.92%, slightly above Energy Transfer's 7.2% yield and 19% growth. Both stocks carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Energy± Mixed
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
ETP
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Energy Transfer Partners L.P. is likely the same entity as Energy Transfer LP; same negative metrics apply.

Plains All American Pipeline LP
PAA
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Plains All American has higher ROE, lower debt, rising earnings estimates, and better distribution yield and growth.

Energy Transition & Power Demand▼
Energy Transfer LP
ET
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Energy Transfer has lower ROE, higher debt, falling earnings estimates, and lower distribution growth compared to Plains All American.