The Tax Math That Makes These Dividend Stocks Worth $10,080 More Per Year
At the 24% federal bracket, a portfolio throwing off $42,000 in dividend income hands roughly $10,080 to the IRS every year.
MPLX - MPLX Lp
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$60.25
DETAILS
HIGH:
$63.00
LOW:
$58.00
MEDIAN:
$60.00
CONSENSUS:
$60.25
UPSIDE:
6.69%
Stock News
MPLX: Why It's King Of The MLPs
MPLX LP stands out as my top MLP pick, offering a compelling combination of high yield, robust distribution growth, and lower risk relative to peers. MPLX units yield nearly 8%, trade at ~12x earnings, and management guides to 12.5% annual distribution growth through 2027, outpacing Enterprise Products Partners. The company's fee-based, long-term contracts and strategic ties to Marathon Petroleum Corporation provide stable, predictable cash flows and strong downside protection.
A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over
Pulling in $9,800 a month from a portfolio without selling a single share is the kind of math that can completely reshape a retirement plan. That works out to $117,600 a year, roughly four times the median U.S. monthly mortgage payment of about $2,200 for principal and interest. For a 64-year-old couple with a paid-off... A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over
MLPs Are Not Overpriced
MLPs remain highly attractive for income investors due to defensive cash flows, CPI-linked contracts, and yields averaging ~7.5%. Recent MLP price surges do not signal overvaluation; current valuations are not detached given sector fundamentals and macro risks. MLPs have deleveraged, consolidated, and now benefit from higher inflation expectations and a flight-to-quality dynamic.
A $475,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays $2,800 a Month From Just Two Sectors Most Investors Ignore
A 64-year-old retiree with $475,000 who wants to generate $2,800 per month, or $33,600 annually, from dividends alone needs a portfolio yield of roughly 7%. That is simply the arithmetic. With the S&P 500 yielding well under 2%, a traditional index-fund portfolio falls far short of producing that level of income without selling shares. The... A $475,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays $2,800 a Month From Just Two Sectors Most Investors Ignore
Ted Oakley Says Wall Street Is Chasing The AI 'Dream' While Ignoring 'Mispriced' Energy Stocks
As Wall Street pours billions into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, Oxbow Advisors founder Ted Oakley says investors are ignoring the massive energy and commodity demand needed to power the AI boom — creating an opportunity in beaten-down energy stocks.
1Q26 MLP/Midstream Dividends: Growth Trend Continues
Key Takeaways: On a year-over-year basis, 96.0% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have grown their dividends. MLPs largely drove sequential growth in payouts for 1Q26, while most corporations kept their dividends steady.
4 Dividend Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
Enbridge, Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer, and MPXL all pay dividends currently yielding above 5%.
This May Be My Favorite 9% Yield + Growth Dividend Combo
Vistra and MPLX offer a compelling dividend combo, balancing high growth and high yield in the AI-driven energy landscape. VST benefits from accelerating earnings, robust cash flow, and secular demand for reliable power, with significant upside potential from AI and data center growth. MPLX delivers an 8.8% yield, strong distribution growth, and exposure to high-demand natural gas regions, supporting consistent mid-single-digit income growth.
TGS or MPLX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines stocks have likely encountered both Transportadora De Gas Sa Ord B (TGS) and MPLX LP (MPLX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Mplx Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Mplx NYSE: MPLX executives said the partnership's 2026 growth story remains weighted toward the second half of the year, as several natural gas and natural gas liquids projects move from construction into service.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. names Brian Worthington vice president, Investor Relations; Kristina Kazarian to become vice president, Finance and Treasurer
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) announced today that Brian Worthington has been named vice president, Investor Relations. Worthington succeeds Kristina Kazarian, who will become vice president, Finance and Treasurer.
AMZA jumped 158% in two years, but the math behind those $0.34 checks is fragile
If you own the InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:AMZA) for income, the question is simple: can the fund keep cutting those $0.34 monthly checks?
4 Dividend Energy Stocks to Buy in May
The energy sector is the top performer this year, but investors shouldn't forget the group's attractive dividend profile.
MPLX Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Costs and Expenses
MPLX Q1 2026 earnings fall short of estimates as higher interest and costs cut net income, even as adjusted EBITDA holds up on crude logistics and gas projects.
Buy 5-7% Yields On The Drop: Premier Buy-And-Hold Dividend Growth Machines
My favorite type of dividend stock to buy is one that yields 5-8% and consistently grows its payout at a pace that beats inflation over time. I detail two such opportunities that recently had their stock prices pull back despite posting strong fundamentals in Q1. Both MPLX and O are positioned as lower-risk, inflation-beating, buy-and-hold income compounders suitable for long-term portfolios.
MPLX LP (MPLX) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for MPLX LP (MPLX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
MPLX LP Common Units (MPLX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MPLX LP Common Units (MPLX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MPLX LP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering mid-single digit growth strategy through expansions of Permian sour gas treating capacity, natural gas and NGL pipelines, and progressing Harmon Creek III processing plant in the Marcellus First-quarter net income attributable to MPLX of $912 million and net cash provided by operating activities of $1.3 billion Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX of $1.7 billion, reflecting execution of strategic priorities Distributable cash flow of $1.4 billion, enabling the return of $1.1 billion of capital MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today reported first-quarter 2026 net income attributable to MPLX of $912 million, compared with $1,126 million for the first quarter of 2025. The decrease primarily reflects the impacts of derivatives, interest expense, a first-quarter 2025 non-recurring benefit, and depreciation.
5 Relatively Secure And Cheap Dividend Stocks, Yields Up To 8% (May 2026)
This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.74%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.
Price Targets
MPLX price target lowered to $61 from $63 at Wells Fargo
$61.00
(was $55.52)
Wells Fargo
MPLX price target lowered to $58 from $59 at Barclays
$58.00
(was $55.66)
Barclays
MPLX price target raised to $63 from $55 at Goldman Sachs
$63.00
(was $55.88)
Goldman Sachs
MPLX price target raised to $59 from $55 at Barclays
$59.00
(was $56.38)
Theresa Chen
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Barclays
MPLX LP (MPLX) PT Raised to $59 at Stifel
$59.00
(was $58.90)
Selman Akyol
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Stifel Nicolaus
MPLX price target raised to $60 from $58 at RBC Capital
$60.00
(was $53.70)
Elvira Scotto
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RBC Capital
MPLX price target raised to $60 from $57 at Morgan Stanley
$60.00
(was $50.33)
Robert Kad
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Morgan Stanley
MPLX price target raised to $53 from $52 at Barclays
$53.00
(was $50.66)
Theresa Chen
·
Barclays
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields
$52.00
(was $51.24)
Theresa Chen
·
Barclays
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields
$44.00
(was $51.24)
Spiro Dounis
·
Citigroup
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields
$44.00
(was $51.24)
Jeremy Tonet
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J.P. Morgan
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields
$62.00
(was $51.24)
Robert Kad
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Morgan Stanley
MPLX price target raised to $54 from $53 at Wells Fargo
$54.00
(was $46.41)
Michael Blum
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Wells Fargo
BofA Securities Assumes MPLX LP (MPLX) at Underperform
$43.00
(was $44.47)
Jean Ann Salisbury
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Bank of America Securities
MPLX price target raised to $49 from $45 at Barclays
$49.00
(was $44.05)
Theresa Chen
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Barclays
MPLX price target raised to $45 from $43 at Barclays
$45.00
(was $41.81)
Theresa Chen
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Barclays
Citigroup Maintains Neutral on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $35
$35.00
(was $33.86)
Citigroup
Raymond James Maintains Outperform on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $41
$41.00
(was $34.92)
Raymond James
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $41
$41.00
(was $33.77)
Morgan Stanley
Citigroup Initiates Coverage On MPLX with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $33.5
$33.50
(was $31.75)
Citigroup