Enbridge Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company. The company operates through five segments: Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Midstream, Gas Distribution and Storage, Renewable Power Generation, and Energy Services. The Liquids Pipelines segment operates pipelines and related terminals to transport various grades of crude oil and other liquid hydrocarbons in Canada and the United States. The Gas Transmission and Midstream segment invests in natural gas pipelines and gathering and processing facilities in Canada and the United States. The Gas Distribution and Storage segment is involved in natural gas utility operations serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ontario, as well as natural gas distribution activities in Quebec. The Renewable Power Generation segment operates power generating assets, such as wind, solar, geothermal, waste heat recovery, and transmission assets in North America. The Energy Services segment provides physical commodity marketing and logistical services to refiners, producers, and other customers in Canada and the United States. The company was formerly known as IPL Energy Inc. and changed its name to Enbridge Inc. in October 1998. Enbridge Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Enbridge Inc демонстрирует смешанную картину по фундаментальным метрикам. P/E, P/S и P/FCF значительно превышают медианные значения по отрасли, что указывает на возможную переоцененность компании. При этом ROE, ROA и маржа прибыли находятся ниже медианы, что негативно сказывается на оценке. Высокий уровень долговой нагрузки (debt_equity_ratio) и низкие текущие коэффициенты ликвидности также представляют собой риски. Однако, компания демонстрирует сильные показатели по выручке и чистой прибыли, которые значительно превышают средние значения в отрасли, что является положительным сигналом. Дивидендная доходность остаётся относительно стабильной, хотя и снижалась в последние годы. В целом, несмотря на положительные аспекты, такие как высокие показатели выручки и чистой прибыли, высокие мультипликаторы и ухудшение рентабельности создают неопределенность в оценке акций Enbridge. Инвесторы должны учитывать эти факторы при принятии решений о вложениях в компанию.

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Enbridge offers low risk and a high dividend yield.
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1. Ares Capital
Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) is the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC). It provides financing to middle-market businesses and has generated total returns since its initial public offering in 2004 that are roughly 40% higher than those of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC).
BDCs must return at least 90% of their profits to shareholders as dividends to be exempt from federal income taxes. Ares Capital's forward dividend yield is a lofty 10.5%. The company typically pays a high yield. It's even higher than normal, though, because BDC stocks are under significant pressure, in part because of concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will disrupt the business models of software companies in its portfolio.
Around 24% of Ares Capital's portfolio companies operate in the software and services industry. However, management remains confident that its clients are "highly resistant" to AI disruption. Ares Capital President Jim Miller stated in the fourth-quarterearnings callthat "there really would have to be a whole lot of value destruction that would occur before we as a lender lose a dollar."
I think the sell-off of SaaS stocks is overdone. The good news, though, is that it has created a tremendous opportunity to buy Ares Capital at a discount and lock in a fantastic yield.
2. Enbridge
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) ranks among the most intriguing energy stocks, in my view. The company operates 18,085 miles of crude oil pipeline and 19,373 miles of natural gas pipeline. It's also the largest natural gas utility in North America by volume, serving around 7.1 million customers in five U.S. states.
Income investors should really like Enbridge's forward dividend yield of 5.3%. Even better, though, the company has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years. That isn't the only impressive streak for Enbridge. The company has also met or exceeded its financial guidance for 20 consecutive years.
Enbridge's management team describes the business as "low-risk" and "utility-like." I agree with that characterization. After all, we're talking about a company that transports 30% of the crude oil produced in North America and 20% of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.
Will Enbridge deliver jaw-dropping growth? Probably not. However, management has identified roughly $50 billion of growth opportunities through 2030. That should translate to around 5% average annual earnings growth over the long term -- an attractive level factoring in Enbridge's high yield.
3. Realty Income
Realty Income (NYSE: O) is the sixth-largest global real estate investment trust (REIT). It owns 15,511 properties spread across all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and eight other European countries.
Like Enbridge, Realty Income has a sterling dividend track record. The REIT has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years. Its forward dividend yield tops 5%. One bonus of Realty Income is that it pays monthly dividends.
This REIT stock is also remarkably resilient. Realty Income has outperformed the S&P 500 during 11 of the 13 drawdowns of 10% or more since its shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in 1994. The company has delivered positive total operational returns (adjusted funds from operations growth plus dividend yield) for 30 years.
Want more good news? Realty Income's growth prospects are strong, especially in the U.K. and Europe, where the market is largely unpenetrated.
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Archrock Inc. AROC primarily focuses on providing natural gas compression services that support gas production, processing and transportation. The company has maintained an average fleet utilization rate of 95% for 11 consecutive quarters, which demonstrates the high quality of its compression equipment and efficiency in operations.
The United States remains the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) globally, and the export capacity is expected to grow further in 2026. Archrock has mentioned in its latestearnings callthat U.S. LNG projects that have already reached a final investment decision (FID) are expected to add around 14 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) through 2030. The expansion of LNG export capacity is anticipated to drive investments in natural gas production and compression infrastructure.
The rapid growth of data centers and artificial intelligence is increasing power demand. This demand was earlier considered a long-term possibility but is now consolidating into real infrastructure development. To meet the high energy requirements of these new data centers and related facilities, natural gas is expected to play a key role. As the demand for natural gas used for power and electricity generation rises, the need for infrastructure that supports natural gas production, transportation and processing is likely to increase.
These developments are expected to positively impact Archrock’s business, providing sustained growth opportunities for the company in the coming years.
Other Energy Sector Players to Benefit From Rising Natural Gas Demand
The rise of data centers and higher gas-fired power demand presents an opportunity for Enbridge Inc. ENB to capitalize on. The data centers require a huge amount of electricity, which is driving rapid growth in gas demand. The shift from coal to gas for power generation is increasing gas demand. Enbridgeis expected to gain from the expansion of its natural gas storage facilities.
Baker Hughes BKR is well positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth in energy demand from data centers. In response to rising data-center demand, the company is enhancing its capabilities through organic investments in this domain. With nearly $1 billion in data-center-related orders registered in 2025, the company is working toward reaching its target of $3 billion in three years. The rise in power demand is expected to drive energy-infrastructure investments, contributing to higher demand for Baker Hughes’ IET offerings.
AROC’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of AROC have jumped 40.5% over the past year compared with the 43% improvement of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.
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From a valuation standpoint, AROC trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 9.97X. This is above the broader industry average of 9.11X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AROC’s 2026 earnings has witnessed upward revisions over the past 30 days.
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AROC currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while ENB and BKR carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Rising LNG Exports & AI-Driven Power Demand Drive Growth for Archrock

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – March 13, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Micron MU as the Bull of the Day and DraftKings DKNG as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on —The Williams Companies Inc. WMB, Enbridge Inc. ENB and Kinder Morgan Inc. KMI
Here is a synopsis of all three stocks:
Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock Micron is a leading provider of semiconductor memory solutions. The Idaho-based company manufactures and markets high-performance memory and storage technologies, including Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, NOR Flash, 3D Xpoint memory, and other technologies. Its solutions are used in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. The company’s mission is to be the most efficient and innovative global provider of semiconductor memory solutions.
Memory Demand Is Uncharted
Micron is capitalizing on the AI boom with its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) solutions, which deliver the critical throughput and energy efficiency needed to power artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and large-scale analytics. In other words, it allows hyperscalers like Microsoft accelerate AI workloads and train large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT.
Recently, storage solutions like Micron’s HBM have experienced exploding demand. In fact, Micron’s HBM capacity for 2026 is already sold out, offering investors the rare and coveted benefit of high revenue visibility. For 2026, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict that revenues will more than double and that earnings per share will triple.
Micron: Strong AI Partnerships
In the AI industry, you’re only as good as your partnerships. Micron is strengthening its industry partnerships to capitalize on AI and data center growth. The company is deepening collaborations with leading hyperscalers, AI model developers, and GPU providers. The company is actively engaged in long-term agreements with NVIDIA, Advanced Micro Devices and Intel, enabling Micron to capture a larger share of the AI infrastructure market.
Additionally, Micron’s focus on long-term supply agreements with major cloud and enterprise customers ensures stable revenue streams and reduces the risk of pricing volatility. These partnerships are expected to contribute meaningfully to revenue growth in the coming quarters.
Micron: A Pristine Balance Sheet
Micron is a cash-rich company with a strong balance sheet. The company exited the first quarter of fiscal 2026 with cash and investments of $12 billion and total liquidity of $15.5 billion. A strong cash balance and liquidity position provide the company with the flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions, invest in growth initiatives, and enhance shareholders’ returns through dividend payments and share repurchases.
Micron’s Pullback Is a Gift
Over the past year, MU shares have soared 340%. Instead of searching for bargains, investors should monitor the best-performing stocks for pullbacks and low-risk entries. Earlier this week, MU found support at its 10-week moving average – an indication that its blistering uptrend is ready to continue.
Bottom Line
Micron is currently firing on all cylinders. While the stock has seen a massive run-up, it’s backed by triple-digit earnings growth and a dominant position in the AI supply chain.
DraftKings Company Overview
Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock DraftKings is a leading digital sports entertainment, gaming, and sports betting company. The Boston, MA-based firm was created to “fuel the competitive spirits of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming, and digital media. DraftKings is the only U.S. based, vertically integrated sports betting operators. With regulatory approval in 26 states and Washington, D.C., the multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technology powers sports and gaming entertainment for 50 operators. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, and the PGA Tour. Additionally, DKNG is an authorized gaming operator of the NBA MLB, and the official betting operator of the PGA Tour.
DraftKings Duopoly is Ending
Combined, DraftKings and FanDuel, which is part of Flutter Entertainment FLUT, dominate andcomprise nearly 2/3s of the U.S. online sports betting market. However, prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi have gained immense popularity and are likely to challenge the DKNG/FLUT duopoly, capturing market share and compressing margins. Although DKNG gross margins have bounced recently, they have compressed from a high of 47% in 2021 to 41% today.
Beyond rapidly increasing competition, tax risks are arising for DKNG. For instance, in New York, DKNG’s largest market by revenue, there is a proposal for a 51% tax, which would negatively impact profitability.
DKNG Falls Short of Wall Street Expectations
Wall Street is a game of expectations, and lately, DraftKings has fallen short. DKNG has missed Zacks Consensus Estimates for six consecutive quarters. Over the past 4 quarters, the company has missed Zacks Consensus Analyst Estimates by a margin of 19.25%.
Meanwhile, several Wall Street analysts tracked by Zacks Investment Research have recently lowered EPS expectations for 2026 and 2027.
DKNG Technical: Relative Price Weakness & Bear Flag
Over the past year, DKNG shares have exhibited troubling relative price performance, plunging 29% while the S&P 500 has gained 26%.
Although DKNG shares have staged a four-week relief rally, they are wedging toward the declining 10-week moving average, an area where bears are likely to re-emerge. Additionally, selling volume (red bars) has dominated accumulation volume.
Bottom Line
With the emergence of new competition, DraftKings’ sports betting duopoly is coming to an end. Earnings expectations are trending lower, the technicals are deteriorating, and margins are likely to narrow.
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Data Center Boom Drives Natural Gas Use: Will WMB, ENB & KMI Gain?
With the demand for data processing increasing due to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, data centers are facing unprecedented energy challenges. Natural gas is emerging as a pivotal solution in the power strategies of these facilities, offering the reliability, scalability and economic viability needed to support continuous and intensive data processing operations.
Integrating natural gas with renewable energy sources allows data centers to balance sustainability goals with operational efficiency, positioning natural gas as a cornerstone of the future energy landscape for this sector. Analysts and investors have noted that leading natural gas and oil pipeline companies are already addressing the rising electricity demand driven by AI-powered data centers on their recent earnings calls.
Major energy companies like The Williams Companies Inc., Enbridge Inc. and Kinder Morgan Inc. are well-positioned to benefit from this AI-driven trend.
Why AI Data Centers are Power-Hungry
AI data centers have become significant electricity consumers due to several key factors. Firstly, deep learning and other AI workloads require immense computational power. High-performance processors, such as graphics processing units and tensor processing units, are essential to handle the billions of calculations needed for training large neural networks. This computational intensity drives up electricity usage substantially.
Secondly, data storage systems, particularly those designed for high-speed access and redundancy, represent another major source of energy consumption. These storage systems are critical for rapidly retrieving and processing large datasets, but they also require substantial power to operate efficiently.
Finally, the heat generated by high-performance processors necessitates robust cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures and avoid hardware damage. These cooling systems, while essential, add another layer of electricity consumption, further contributing to the overall energy demands of AI data centers.
Natural Gas Pipeline Players on the Radar
As the adoption of AI data centers accelerates, the electricity demand is expected to grow substantially, putting considerable pressure on existing transmission grids. To accommodate this rising demand, utilities may be compelled to invest in new natural gas power plants, which would increase the need for midstream infrastructure, such as expanded pipeline networks, to ensure a reliable supply of natural gas to these facilities. This dynamic could create new opportunities for investment in both power generation assets and the associated midstream infrastructure needed to support this growing energy consumption.
3 Midstream Stocks to Gain: WMB, KMI & ENB
Three midstream energy majors that investors should keep an eye on are The Williams Companies, Enbridge and Kinder Morgan. All the stocks currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
WMB’s Massive Gas Network to Meet Data Center-Power Demand
The Williams Companies is focused on the expansion of its natural gas infrastructure to meet heightened energy demand from data centers. The company has a vast network of pipelines that can carry a significant proportion of natural gas consumed in the United States, and hence are also fueling data centers.
Data Center Boom Powers KMI’s Project Backlog
Kinder Morgan is experiencing a notable rise in natural gas demand, fueled by the expansion of data centers and AI applications. On the fourth-quarter 2025 call, KMI mentioned that it included slightly higher than $900 million in its project backlog, raising its total backlog to $10 billion. Of the total $10 billion, KMI mentioned that roughly 60% of this backlog is associated with meeting power demand, a proportion of which should be coming from the data centers.
Data Center Power Demand Driving ENB’s New Growth Opportunities
Enbridge expects strong growth opportunities from the rising demand for power from data centers. The company has mentioned 50 potential projects associated with data centers on its fourth-quarter 2025 call. ENB said the key developments that could get sanctioned by this year and next year will likely require up to 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily.
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Micron and DraftKings have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Key Points
Enbridge has a 31-year streak of annual dividend hikes.
It uses multiple resources to meet growing energy demand.
Its stock price is currently near its 52-week high.
In investing, most people choose to focus either on stock price appreciation or on generating income from dividends. To be fair, that dynamic exists because it's typically something of a zero-sum game. The better a stock is at delivering returns on one of those fronts, the worse it usually is on the other.
However, there's a sweet spot of companies that not only can outperform the broader market on share price gains, but also distribute meaningful dividend payments. One such potential opportunity in the energy sector right now is Enbridge (NYSE: ENB).
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Enbridge is an "all of the above" energy provider, with operations in natural gas transmission, liquid pipelines, gas utilities, and renewable energy.
"Global energy demand is growing and will require all forms of energy," CEO Greg Ebel said in a March 2025 company update. "Enbridge's diversified infrastructure footprint is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, delivering a balance of oil, natural gas and renewable power across 5 countries, 43 states, and 8 provinces."
At the current share price, its dividend yields a generous 5.2%, and the stock has had a strong run over the last year. Shares are currently near a 52-week high, making it worth considering as it tests a breakout higher.
Today, we'll look at the upside potential and important factors to consider before making an investment decision.
Powering the future
Demand for power across the U.S. is only growing.
From 2025 to 2040, consulting firm McKinsey & Co. projects U.S. power demand will increase by 3.5% annually, with new data centers contributing significantly to that demand.
Enbridge is positioning itself to meet the needs of businesses and retail customers alike. For example, it's building a solar facility in Texas that is expected to be operational next summer, and Meta Platforms has signed a contract to buy all of the electricity it produces.
Its gas distribution and storage business has a strong foothold across North America. Enbridge is the largest natural gas distribution company in Canada, where it serves more than 4 million customers. It's also the largest natural gas distributor in Utah, serving 90% of the state's population.
In its Q4 2025 earnings presentation, management shared that it foresees $50 billion in potential opportunities through 2030 across all its divisions.
What to consider before investing in Enbridge
Broadly speaking, Enbridge faces many of the same risks as other energy providers, including the possibility of extreme weather disrupting operations, regulatory constraints, and geopolitical risk. But there are also company-specific issues.
When it comes to the dividend payout, investors need to be aware of Enbridge's 117% payout ratio: It's distributing more in dividends than it's earning on a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) net income basis. However, it's able to do that because a significant portion of its GAAP expenses come from depreciation and amortization, which are non-cash expenses. On a distributable cash flow basis, its ratio is more reasonable, and the energy company has a positive track record: It has paid dividends for over 70 years and has a streak of 31 years of consecutive dividend increases.
Still, anyone who becomes a shareholder will want to pay attention to its payout ratios and listen to management's views on the dividend's sustainability during earnings calls.
In terms of valuation, Enbridge has a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 23.5, suggesting investors expect continued growth and are willing to pay up for it. That may be a turnoff for some who are more accustomed to lower ratios in the energy sector.
In terms of stability, this isn't a stock that gets whipped around. Its beta of 0.8 means it's less volatile than the broader markets.
Overall, Enbridge's stock price can climb as the business capitalizes on rising energy demand, but it can also continue to pay its shareholders a generous dividend. Combined, for long-term investors, there's significant potential for profitable total returns from here.
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With the demand for data processing increasing due to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, data centers are facing unprecedented energy challenges. Natural gas is emerging as a pivotal solution in the power strategies of these facilities, offering the reliability, scalability and economic viability needed to support continuous and intensive data processing operations.
Integrating natural gas with renewable energy sources allows data centers to balance sustainability goals with operational efficiency, positioning natural gas as a cornerstone of the future energy landscape for this sector. Analysts and investors have noted that leading natural gas and oil pipeline companies are already addressing the rising electricity demand driven by AI-powered data centers on their recent earnings calls.
Major energy companies like The Williams Companies Inc. WMB, Enbridge Inc. ENB and Kinder Morgan Inc. KMI are well-positioned to benefit from this AI-driven trend.
Why AI Data Centers are Power-Hungry
AI data centers have become significant electricity consumers due to several key factors. Firstly, deep learning and other AI workloads require immense computational power. High-performance processors, such as graphics processing units and tensor processing units, are essential to handle the billions of calculations needed for training large neural networks. This computational intensity drives up electricity usage substantially.
Secondly, data storage systems, particularly those designed for high-speed access and redundancy, represent another major source of energy consumption. These storage systems are critical for rapidly retrieving and processing large datasets, but they also require substantial power to operate efficiently.
Finally, the heat generated by high-performance processors necessitates robust cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures and avoid hardware damage. These cooling systems, while essential, add another layer of electricity consumption, further contributing to the overall energy demands of AI data centers.
Natural Gas Pipeline Players on the Radar
As the adoption of AI data centers accelerates, the electricity demand is expected to grow substantially, putting considerable pressure on existing transmission grids. To accommodate this rising demand, utilities may be compelled to invest in new natural gas power plants, which would increase the need for midstream infrastructure, such as expanded pipeline networks, to ensure a reliable supply of natural gas to these facilities. This dynamic could create new opportunities for investment in both power generation assets and the associated midstream infrastructure needed to support this growing energy consumption.
3 Midstream Stocks to Gain: WMB, KMI & ENB
Three midstream energy majors that investors should keep an eye on are The Williams Companies, Enbridge and Kinder Morgan. All the stocks currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
WMB’s Massive Gas Network to Meet Data Center-Power Demand
The Williams Companies is focused on the expansion of its natural gas infrastructure to meet heightened energy demand from data centers. The company has a vast network of pipelines that can carry a significant proportion of natural gas consumed in the United States, and hence are also fueling data centers.
Data Center Boom Powers KMI’s Project Backlog
Kinder Morgan is experiencing a notable rise in natural gas demand, fueled by the expansion of data centers and AI applications. On the fourth-quarter 2025 call, KMI mentioned that it included slightly higher than $900 million in its project backlog, raising its total backlog to $10 billion. Of the total $10 billion, KMI mentioned that roughly 60% of this backlog is associated with meeting power demand, a proportion of which should be coming from the data centers.
Data Center Power Demand Driving ENB’s New Growth Opportunities
Enbridge expects strong growth opportunities from the rising demand for power from data centers. The company has mentioned 50 potential projects associated with data centers on its fourth-quarter 2025 call. ENB said the key developments that could get sanctioned by this year and next year will likely require up to 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily.
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Data Center Boom Drives Natural Gas Use: Will WMB, ENB & KMI Gain?

Key Points
As of Wednesday night, Brent oil futures are trading at $93.63 per barrel, up 6.6% from Tuesday and up about 31% from their pre-war price of just over $71 per barrel.
It’s probably not a good idea to buy oil stocks solely because of the Iran war.
But midstream oil stocks can make attractive, income-oriented long-term investments.
While crude oil futures have come down off their highs of about $120 per barrel set early Monday, they are still elevated due to the Iran war, which began on Saturday, Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched a joint air attack on Iran in an operation dubbed "Operation Epic Fury."
On Wednesday night, March 11, at about 9:30 p.m. ET, Brent oil futures are trading at $93.63 per barrel, up 6.6% from Tuesday and up about 31% from their pre-war price of just over $71 per barrel. Brent is the international benchmark. West Texas Intermediary (WTI) crude oil -- the U.S. benchmark -- is trading at $93.79 on Wednesday evening, up 7.5% from Tuesday.
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How high oil prices hurt consumers
The problem for consumers with high oil prices goes beyond rising gasoline prices, which get the lion's share of press attention. In addition, heating oil prices rise for those -- mostly in older areas of the Northeast -- who have oil heating.
Moreover, the cost of most products will increase because transportation costs to wholesalers and retailers rise. Farm products and other heavier products with high transportation costs tend to be particularly hard-hit. This is why high oil prices are very inflationary. Granted, a quick bleep-up in oil prices might not ignite inflation significantly, but an extended rise almost certainly will.
History has good news on oil spikes caused by geopolitical and other events
History has good news on oil spikes caused by geopolitical and other events: They tend to be relatively short-lived. In the case of war-driven oil price spikes, oil prices tend to subside quickly after combat operations end, sometimes even before they fully end, because the markets are forward-looking.
We'll get to some examples in a moment.
Oil stocks are probably not attractive as short-term investments
Yes, the relatively quick historical price spikes up and down mean it's probably not a good idea to buy oil stocks at this point solely because of the Iran war.
If you're interested in oil stocks as a long-term investment, however, that's another story. Carefully selected ones could be attractive as long-term, income-producing investments. One thing the Iran war makes clear about energy is this: The U.S. (and most of the world) is still very dependent upon oil to sustain and grow its economy.
Midstream oil stocks can make attractive, income-oriented long-term investments
As a group, the best oil stocks to invest in are typically midstream companies (which store and transport the commodity through pipelines). Their financial results are less affected by changes in oil prices because they operate on fee-based, long-term contracts. They're often called the "tollbooth collectors" in the oil industry.
Two top major midstream oil stocks are Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). Shares are paying juicy yields of 5.91% and 5.31%, respectively. Both are worth further exploring.
There are also oil exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in specific areas of the oil industry, such as midstream stocks, as well as those that invest in the broader industry.
Examples showing the duration of oil price spikes caused by wars
The Iraq war was a U.S.-led coalition that invaded Iraq, whose aim was to overthrow Saddam Hussein's regime over claims of weapons of mass destruction.
The Gulf war started when Iraq invaded its neighbor, Kuwait. (Excuse the typo in the chart below. It should read "Gulf War.")
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine caused a huge initial spike in oil prices due to both fears of supply disruptions and sanctions against Russian oil and other products. This war is ongoing.
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Crude Oil Prices Are Still High. Should You Buy Oil Stocks Now?

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Chicago, IL – March 4, 2026 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Enbridge Inc. ENB, Kinder Morgan, Inc. KMI and The Williams Companies Inc. WMB.
Industry: Oil Pipeline
Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2877561/3-oil-pipeline-stocks-capitalizing-on-solid-industry-fundamentals
The oil and gas pipeline players have billions of dollars in key capital projects that could generate incremental cash flows. Also, rising clean energy demand from the data centers is brightening the prospects for natural gas transportation companies, enhancing the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry’s outlook.
The companies belonging to the industry are also benefiting from stable fee-based revenues, since most of the contracts are for the long term. Key players in this industry include Enbridge Inc.,Kinder Morgan, Inc. and The Williams Companies Inc.
About the Industry
The Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry comprises companies that own and operate midstream energy infrastructure assets. The properties consist of extensive pipeline networks that transport crude oil, liquids and natural gas. The midstream energy players are also involved in the processing and storing of natural gas. The companies have interests in natural gas distribution utilities, serving millions of retail customers across North America.
Some companies are ramping up investments in renewable energy and power transmission businesses. The firms invested in wind farms, solar energy operations, geothermal projects and hydroelectric facilities. Thus, with a diversified portfolio of renewable energy projects, the firms have room to generate extra cash flows in addition to stable fee-based revenues from transportation assets.
What's Shaping the Future of Oil & Gas - Production & Pipelines Industry?
Stable Cash Flow Generations: The midstream assets are usually booked by shippers for the long term, thereby generating stable cash flows. The long-term contracts are mostly take-or-pay contracts, meaning shippers have to pay a minimum amount even if they don’t utilize the midstream assets. Thus, cash flow generations are highly predictable, suggesting that the business model is not very vulnerable to volatility in oil and natural gas prices.
Rising Demand From Data Centers: The natural gas transportation companies, belonging to the industry, are well-positioned to gain from the growing clean energy demand from data centers. This is because, employing their pipeline networks, the midstream companies can transport natural gas to gas-fired power plants, which will provide electricity to the data centers.
Growth Capital Pipeline: Companies in the industry are expected to generate incremental cash flow from billions of dollars in key capital projects that are either in service or set to come online.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects
The Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines is a 10-stock group within the broader Zacks Oil - Energy sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #87, which places it in the top 36% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates solid near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
With the prospects remaining favorable, we present a few stocks that investors can retain or keep an eye on, given their solid potential. But before that, let us take a look at the industry’s recent stock market performance and its current valuation.
Industry Outperforms S&P 500, Lags Sector
The Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry has outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 Composite, but lags the broader Zacks Oil - Energy sector over the past year.
The industry has jumped 22.2% over this period compared with the 20.6% rise of the S&P 500 and 31.9% surge of the broader sector.
Industry's Current Valuation
Based on the trailing 12-month enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA), a commonly used multiple for valuing oil and gas production and pipeline stocks, the industry is currently trading at 14.66X, lower than the S&P 500’s 17.91X. It is, however, above the sector’s trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA of 6.45X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 14.85X, as low as 11.19X and at a median of 12.87X.
3 Oil & Gas Pipeline Stocks Well Poised to Gain
Kinder Morgan: The company is a North American midstream energy major, deriving stable fee-based revenues. KMI has a strong growth potential from growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand across the globe. This is because Kinder Morgan, carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), is responsible for transporting almost 40% of the natural gas that is being supplied to the LNG export facilities of the United States.
Enbridge: The midstream giant’s business model has very low exposure to oil and natural gas price volatility, making its cash flow generation highly predictable. ENB, with a Zacks Rank of 3, stated that a significant proportion of its earnings from core operations is generated from either long-term contracts with guaranteed minimum payments or midstream networks with regulated cash flows.
Unlike upstream energy companies, Enbridge’s operations are immune to price volatility to a great extent. Thus, cash flow generation from ENB’s midstream activities is highly predictable.
The Williams Companies: The company is also a leading midstream player, well-positioned to capitalize on increasing clean energy demand. This is because WMB has a massive network of natural gas transportation pipelines that transport roughly 33% of the total natural gas used in the United States.
With a Zacks Rank of 3 at present, The Williams Companies also serves the rising power demand from the expanding data centers. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Enbridge, Kinder Morgan and Williams Companies

Key Points
Oil giant ExxonMobil has demonstrated stability with 43 consecutive years of annual dividend growth.
Enbridge's fee-based model generates steady cash flows that are less affected by commodity price changes.
With a focus on natural gas, National Fuel Gas has achieved 55 consecutive years of dividend growth.
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Companies in the energy sector can be an excellent source of dividends. These stocks can provide steady income and protection against inflation. If this appeals to you, three energy dividend stocks to scoop up today are ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), and National Fuel Gas (NYSE: NFG).
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is a giant in the oil and gas industry. The company operates an integrated business model, combining exploration and production (upstream) with refining and marketing fuels (downstream), which provides it with resilience against fluctuations in oil and gas prices. Its sound business and stellar capital management are evident from its annual dividend, which has grown every year for 43 consecutive years.
The company has aggressively shifted its portfolio to "advantaged assets," which have low production costs and high returns. It has also invested heavily in technology to maximize oil recovery and drill more efficiently than its peers. While falling oil and gas prices could hurt it in the short term, Exxon has fortified its position in the industry with low-cost assets that deliver strong returns, which should allow it to continue rewarding investors for years to come.
Enbridge
Enbridge operates as a midstream company in the oil and gas industry, focusing on transporting and distributing crude oil and liquids across North America. This business model differs from Exxon's in that Enbridge operates on a fee-based model, providing steady, long-term cash flows that are less affected by commodity prices.
The midstream company operates one of the largest crude oil and liquids networks, delivering about 6 million barrels per day (mmbpd). The company is also actively expanding its gas infrastructure to support the surging demand for gas power generation to fuel data centers.
Enbridge has done an excellent job raising its dividend payout for 31 consecutive years, and its future growth is supported by visible future earnings, making it another solid dividend stock to own today.
National Fuel Gas Company
National Fuel Gas Company is a diversified energy company focused on natural gas. The company has assets in New York and Pennsylvania and produces, transports, stores, and distributes natural gas from the Appalachian Basin. The company also operates a regulated utility segment, which helps provide it with stable, predictable cash flow.
The company's strong competitive position and balanced business across the natural gas value chain provide it with stability, which is a big reason it has increased its dividend payout for 55 consecutive years, making it the only energy-focused stock to earn Dividend King status.
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Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (Symbol: IGE) where we have detected an approximate $82.9 million dollar outflow -- that's a 8.9% decrease week over week (from 15,200,000 to 13,850,000). Among the largest underlying components of IGE, in trading today Enbridge Inc (Symbol: ENB) is off about 0.5%, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (Symbol: AEM) is up about 0.2%, and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (Symbol: CNQ) is lower by about 0.2%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the IGE Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IGE, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, IGE's low point in its 52 week range is $37.56 per share, with $61.95 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $61.32. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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Noteworthy ETF Outflows: IGE, ENB, AEM, CNQ

Key Points
Enbridge more than replenished its growth project backlog last year.
The company is pursuing a long list of additional growth capital projects.
It should have plenty of fuel to continue growing its earnings and dividend.
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has an elite track record. The Canadian pipeline and utility company has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years (in Canadian dollars) and achieved its annual financial guidance for 20 years in a row. The company reported record financial results last year, continuing its steady growth.
The energy company has ample fuel to continue growing its earnings and dividends. That was evident in the long list of new growth capital projects it has added to its backlog in recent months. That visible growth makes Enbridge a great pipeline stock to buy and hold for income and growth potential.
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Adding more fuel to its growth engine
Enbridge placed 5 billion Canadian dollars ($3.7 billion) of growth capital projects into commercial service last year. Those expansions helped grow its cash flow per share by 4%, allowing the company to increase its dividend by another 3%. They also support its expectations of growing earnings by more than 3% this year, at the midpoint of its guidance range.
The company more than replaced the projects it placed into service last year, sanctioning CA$14 billion ($10.2 billion) of new expansions throughout 2025. That includes several recent project approvals:
Mainline Optimization Phase 1 (MLO1): A $1.4 billion project to increase the capacity of its Mainline and Flanagan South Pipeline systems, which should enter commercial service in 2027.
Cowboy Phase 1: A $1.2 billion solar energy investment and battery storage facility in Wyoming to support a large technology company's operations that should start-up in 2027.
Easter: A $400 million wind project to support Meta Platform's data center operations that should begin producing later this year.
These projects added to a long list of expansions already in Enbridge's backlog. It now has CA$39 billion ($28.5 billion) of projects underway that should enter commercial service through 2033. It has projects spanning each of its four core franchises (liquids pipelines, gas transmission, gas distribution and storage, and renewable power).
Many more growth projects are in the pipeline
Enbridge has an even bigger list of potential projects under development. It's currently pursuing opportunities valued at upwards of CA$50 billion ($36.5 billion) that it could secure by 2030. It sees the potential to sanction another CA$10 billion to CA$20 billion ($7.3 billion-$14.6 billion) in new projects over the next 24 months. It has potential projects across all its franchises, including MLO2 & 3, Cowboy Phase 2, and multiple gas pipeline and distribution expansion opportunities.
The company's secured backlog and massive growth opportunity set drive its high confidence in its long-term growth outlook. Enbridge expects its cash flow per share growth rate to accelerate to around 5% annually after 2026. That should support continued dividend growth of up to 5% per year.
High octane total return potential
Enbridge offers investors a compelling blend of income and growth. With its dividend yielding 5.5% and its earnings growing by 5% annually starting next year, the company could deliver double-digit total annual returns to investors. That high total return potential makes it look like a great long-term investment opportunity.
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