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Energy Transfer Partners L.P (ETP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/13/2025: ETP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.87% | Avg. Invested days 63 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 26.26 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 26.26 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 16.05 - 17.84 | Updated Date 04/26/2020 |
52 Weeks Range 16.05 - 17.84 | Updated Date 04/26/2020 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 10.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.77 |
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Upturn AI SWOT
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
Company Overview
History and Background
Energy Transfer Partners L.P. was founded in 1996 by Kelcy Warren. It grew from a small intrastate pipeline operator to one of the largest and most diversified energy companies in the United States through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.
Core Business Areas
- Crude Oil: Transportation, storage, and marketing of crude oil.
- Natural Gas: Gathering, processing, treating, transporting, and storing natural gas.
- NGL & Refined Products: Transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas liquids (NGLs) and refined products.
- Midstream: Operates natural gas midstream and intrastate transportation and storage businesses.
- Petrochemical Transportation: Transports Petrochemicals.
Leadership and Structure
Kelcy Warren is the Executive Chairman. Marshall McCrea III and Thomas Long are Co-Chief Executive Officers. The company operates as a master limited partnership (MLP).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil Transportation: Transports crude oil through its extensive pipeline network. Market share data varies regionally, but Energy Transfer is a major player in key production areas like the Permian Basin. Competitors include Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) and Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP) before it was acquired.
- Natural Gas Transportation: Transports natural gas through its pipeline network. Competitors include Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Williams Companies (WMB).
- NGL Transportation and Fractionation: Transports and fractionates NGLs. Competitors include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and ONEOK (OKE).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The midstream energy sector is driven by production volumes of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs. Demand for energy infrastructure is increasing due to growing energy production and exports.
Positioning
Energy Transfer is a large, diversified midstream company with a significant presence in key shale basins. Its size and scale provide a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global midstream oil and gas market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of USD. Energy Transfer's TAM is a portion of this, based on its asset footprint and operational capabilities. It is well-positioned to capture a significant share through infrastructure development.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large, diversified asset base
- Strategic locations in key energy producing regions
- Integrated midstream services
- Strong relationships with producers
- Significant transportation capabilities
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Regulatory and environmental risks
- Public perception issues related to pipeline projects
- Operational incidents
Opportunities
- Growing demand for U.S. energy exports
- Expansion of pipeline infrastructure to new production areas
- Acquisitions of smaller midstream companies
- Development of renewable energy infrastructure
- Increasing petrochemical demand.
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas production
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Competition from other midstream companies
- Environmental activism
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EPD
- KMI
- WMB
- OKE
- MPLX
Competitive Landscape
Energy Transfer has a large, diversified asset base, but faces competition from other major midstream companies. Key competitive factors include cost efficiency, operational reliability, and access to capital.
Major Acquisitions
Enable Midstream Partners
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7200
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Energy Transfer's footprint in the Anadarko Basin and enhanced its natural gas transportation and processing capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Energy Transfer has grown through acquisitions and organic projects. Past growth has been cyclical, tied to energy market trends.
Future Projections: Analyst projections depend on energy demand, infrastructure development, and regulatory factors. Future growth is expected through optimization of current assets and greenfield projects.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding pipeline capacity and investing in renewable energy projects.
Summary
Energy Transfer is a large, diversified midstream company with a strategic asset base. High debt and regulatory challenges present ongoing risks. Growth depends on infrastructure expansion and efficiency improvements. Diversification into renewables could drive future growth, but fossil fuel dependency poses long-term headwinds.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
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About Energy Transfer Partners L.P
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector Other | Industry Other | Full time employees 8494 | Website www.energytransfer.com |
Full time employees 8494 | Website www.energytransfer.com | ||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. engages in the natural gas midstream, and intrastate transportation and storage businesses in the United States. The company's Intrastate Transportation and Storage segment transports natural gas from various natural gas producing areas through connections with other pipeline systems, as well as through its ET Fuel System and HPL System. This segment owns and operates approximately 7,900 miles of natural gas transportation pipelines and three natural gas storage facilities in Texas. Its Interstate Transportation and Storage segment provides natural gas transportation and storage services; owns and operates approximately 11,800 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines; and has interests in various natural gas pipelines. The company's Midstream segment gathers, compresses, treats, blends, processes, and markets natural gas. It owns and operates natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) gathering pipelines, natural gas processing plants, natural gas treating facilities, and natural gas conditioning facilities. The company's NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services segment transports mixed NGLs and other hydrocarbons; stores mixed NGLs, NGL products, and petrochemical products; and separates mixed NGL streams into purity products. This segment owns and operates various NGL pipelines, NGL and propane fractionation facilities, and NGL storage facilities. Its Crude Oil Transportation and Services segment engages in the transportation, terminalling, and acquisition and marketing of crude oil; and operates crude oil trunk and gathering pipelines. The company's All Other segment engages in the natural gas compression equipment business; provides natural gas compression equipment and compression services; manages coal and natural resources property, sells standing timber, and leases coal-related infrastructure facilities; and generates electrical power. Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. was founded in 1995 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
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