Why Wall Street Can't Stop Talking About EPD's Dividend Game

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) isn’t your typical energy stock—it’s basically the OG of dividend stability. Here’s why analysts are collectively bullish:

The Numbers That Matter:

• 25 years of consecutive dividend increases (yes, you read that right)
• Latest hike: 5.3% YoY to $0.50/share
• Current yield: 7.62% (that’s genuinely solid)
• Long-term dividend CAGR: 7%

What the Street Says: Analysts gave it a Strong Buy consensus with 7 Buy + 2 Hold calls. Their average price target of $31.78 suggests 22% upside from here.

The Real Deal: EPD’s midstream energy services generate steady cash flows regardless of market noise. Oil and gas producers need pipeline infrastructure, and that demand doesn’t just disappear. The company reinvests those cash flows into high-growth projects AND raises dividends—a combo that’s surprisingly rare.

Bottom Line: If you’re hunting for passive income with actual growth attached (not just yield chasing), EPD’s 25-year dividend streak and analyst backing make it worth eyeballing. The 7.62% yield alone isn’t a joke either.