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Energy Transfer Partners L.P (ETP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: ETP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 14.38% | Avg. Invested days 68 | 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 09/15/2025 |
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. (ET) was founded in 1996. Initially focused on natural gas gathering and processing, it has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become one of the largest and most diversified energy companies in the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Intrastate Transportation and Storage: Involves natural gas transportation and storage operations within Texas.
- Interstate Transportation and Storage: Transports natural gas across state lines and provides storage services.
- Midstream: Gathers, processes, and treats natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
- Crude Oil: Involves crude oil transportation, storage, and terminaling services.
- Refined Products Transportation and Storage: Transports and stores refined petroleum products.
- NGL and Refined Products Marketing: Markets NGLs and refined products.
- Alternative Energy: Investments in alternative energy such as renewable natural gas (RNG).
Leadership and Structure
Kelcy Warren is the Executive Chairman. Thomas Long is the Co-Chief Executive Officer. The company operates as a master limited partnership (MLP).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Natural Gas Transportation: Transports natural gas via pipelines. Market share is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but Energy Transfer is a major player alongside Kinder Morgan and Williams Companies. Competitors: Kinder Morgan (KMI), Williams Companies (WMB).
- Crude Oil Transportation: Transports crude oil via pipelines. Competes with Enbridge and Plains All American Pipeline. Competitors: Enbridge (ENB), Plains All American Pipeline (PAA).
- NGL Transportation and Fractionation: Transports and fractionates NGLs. Key competitor is Enterprise Products Partners. Competitors: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The midstream energy sector is driven by the production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs. Growth is tied to energy demand and infrastructure development.
Positioning
Energy Transfer is a large, diversified midstream company with a significant asset footprint. Its size and diversification provide a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global midstream oil and gas market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Energy Transfer's position allows it to capture a substantial portion of this market through its extensive infrastructure.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large, diversified asset base
- Strategic geographic footprint
- Strong relationships with producers
- Substantial revenue stream
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to regulatory risks
- Past environmental incidents
- MLP structure complexities
Opportunities
- Expansion of pipeline networks
- Increased demand for NGLs
- Growth in renewable energy infrastructure
- Acquisition opportunities
Threats
- Decline in oil and gas prices
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Environmental opposition
- Competition from other midstream companies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KMI
- EPD
- WMB
- MPLX
- PAA
Competitive Landscape
Energy Transfer's competitive advantage lies in its diversified asset base and strategic geographic footprint. However, its high debt levels and regulatory challenges are potential disadvantages compared to some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Enable Midstream Partners
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7200
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Energy Transfer's natural gas transportation and storage footprint, particularly in the Anadarko Basin.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Energy Transfer has grown substantially through acquisitions and organic expansions of its asset base.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary but generally project continued growth driven by increasing energy demand and infrastructure development. Specific projections require current analyst reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding pipeline capacity, investing in renewable energy projects, and optimizing operational efficiency.
Summary
Energy Transfer is a large and diversified midstream energy company with a significant asset footprint, generating substantial revenue streams. While its diversification and strategic geographic location provide strengths, high debt levels and regulatory challenges pose ongoing concerns. Future growth depends on navigating these risks while capitalizing on opportunities to expand its infrastructure and leverage increasing energy demand. The company also has an opportunity to expand into alternative energy sources which could help the financial state of the company. Overall, it is a reasonably strong company with good opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
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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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