Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Aktie News

If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you know tensions in the Middle East have been escalating significantly. While they've calmed down for the moment, as long as conflict continues raging in the region, it's only a matter of time before the next major flare-up.

In the past 3 years, Plains All American has significantly outperformed its benchmarks and peers in the midstream energy/MLP market. This creates concern around PAA's valuation and further upside potential. Also, the massive hit in the early pandemic period could theoretically question the strength of PAA's financial and cash generation profile.

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HOUSTON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) today announced their quarterly distributions with respect to the first quarter of 2024 and also announced timing of first quarter 2024 earnings.

PAA's dividends are important for investors betting on the long-term value of its assets in a changing energy landscape. PAA has made strategic changes to become a more stable company, including cutting debt and focusing on smaller pipeline projects. PAA's leverage has decreased, and its credit rating outlook has improved, indicating a potential for a rating upgrade in the future.

The midstream sector has delivered exceptional total returns for my portfolio since I loaded up after energy prices crashed in 2020. I share my top four midstream picks of the moment. I discuss why I like each of them right now and what their outlook is moving forward.

Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciations have contributed 68%. Therefore, sustainable dividend income and capital appreciation potential are essential for total return expectations.

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