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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. provides midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products.The company operates through four segments: NGL Pipelines & Services, Crude Oil Pipelines & Services, Natural Gas Pipelines & Services, and Petrochemical & Refined Products Services.The NGL Pipelines & Services segment offers natural gas processing and related NGL marketing services.


It operates 19 natural gas processing facilities located in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming; NGL pipelines; NGL fractionation facilities; NGL and related product storage facilities; and NGL marine terminals.The Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment operates crude oil pipelines; and crude oil storage and marine terminals, which include a fleet of 255 tractor-trailer tank trucks that are used to transport crude oil.It also engages in crude oil marketing activities.


The Natural Gas Pipelines & Services segment operates natural gas pipeline systems to gather, treat, and transport natural gas.It leases underground salt dome natural gas storage facilities in Napoleonville, Louisiana; owns an underground salt dome storage cavern in Wharton County, Texas; and markets natural gas.The Petrochemical & Refined Products Services segment operates propylene fractionation and related marketing activities; butane isomerization complex and related deisobutanizer operations; and octane enhancement and high purity isobutylene production facilities.


It also operates refined products pipelines and terminals; and ethylene export terminals, as well as provides refined products marketing and marine transportation services.The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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1.b. Last Insights on EPD

Enterprise Products Partners' recent performance was driven by strong Q4 earnings, beating estimates on higher gas pipeline volumes. The company's management guides to 10% EBITDA growth this fiscal year, sustaining its long-term growth pattern. EPD's robust distribution growth, aggressive buybacks, and dominant ethane export positioning are key strengths. With $62B returned since IPO and $4.8B advanced in projects, the company supports capital returns. A $5 billion buyback program and 27 years of distribution hikes further enhance its appeal, positioning EPD for sustained growth and investor returns.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Delivers Record EBITDA

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. reported a record $2.7 billion of EBITDA in the fourth quarter 2025, surpassing the previous record of $2.6 billion set in 2024. The company's strong performance was driven by the successful startup of several new assets. Net income attributable to common unitholders came in at $1.6 billion or 75¢ per common unit on a fully diluted basis for 2025, beating analyst estimates of 69¢. Adjusted cash flow from operations grew 5% to $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter.

Publication Date: Feb -04

📋 Highlights
  • Record Q4 2025 EBITDA:: Surpassed $2.7 billion, up from $2.6 billion in 2024, driven by new asset startups.
  • 2025 Net Income:: $1.6 billion (75¢/unit), with $300 million in common unit repurchases, including $50 million in Q4.
  • 2026 Growth Outlook:: Modest EBITDA/cash flow growth (3-5%), with $2.5–2.9 billion organic CapEx and $580 million sustaining CapEx.
  • Debt and Leverage:: Total debt of $34.7 billion as of 2025, with leverage ratio of 3.3x expected to return to 2.75–3.25x by 2026.
  • 2027 Projections:: 10% EBITDA/cash flow growth, $1 billion discretionary FCF (55-60% for buybacks), and full utilization of Neches River terminal.

Financial Performance

The company's adjusted EBITDA increased 4% to $2.7 billion in the fourth quarter compared to $2.6 billion in 2024. As Jim Teague stated, "the company's fourth quarter exit rate is more ratable than not," indicating a strong start to 2026. The company's leverage ratio is currently 3.3x but is expected to return to its target range of 2.75 to 3.25 by 2026.

Growth Prospects

For 2026, the company expects moderate adjusted EBITDA and cash flow growth, driven by the ramp-up of assets completed in 2025 and new projects that will come online throughout the year. The company expects to return to its mid-cycle range for organic growth capital expenditures in 2026, with a range of $2.5 billion to $2.9 billion. The company is also expecting 10% growth in adjusted EBITDA and cash flow in 2027, driven by the LPG expansion and Neches River terminal.

Valuation

With a P/E Ratio of 13.09 and an EV/EBITDA of 11.19, the company's valuation appears reasonable considering its growth prospects. The Dividend Yield of 6.28% is also attractive, indicating a stable return for investors. The Net Debt / EBITDA ratio of 3.45 is slightly above the target range, but is expected to improve by 2026.

Outlook

The company's producer customers are seeing strong growth in the Permian, with an estimated 500 wells turning to production in 2026 and more in 2027. The company's Midland volumes are outperforming expectations, and the company is well-positioned to meet the growing demand. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 7.9%, indicating a positive outlook for the company.

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.90%)

6. Segments

Crude Oil Pipelines & Services

Expected Growth: 7.0%

The crude oil pipelines segment is expected to grow due to increasing demand for crude oil transportation, driven by rising US shale production. Additionally, Enterprise Products Partners L.P.'s strategic expansions and investments in new pipeline projects will likely contribute to growth.

NGL Pipelines & Services

Expected Growth: 9.0%

The NGL pipelines segment is expected to experience robust growth due to increasing demand for NGLs, driven by the growing use of NGLs as a feedstock for petrochemical production. The segment's extensive network and strategic expansions will likely drive growth.

Petrochemical & Refined Products Services

Expected Growth: 8.0%

The petrochemical and refined products segment is expected to grow due to increasing demand for petrochemicals and refined products, driven by a strong US economy and growing industrial production. The segment's diversified services and strategic investments will likely contribute to growth.

Natural Gas Pipelines & Services

Expected Growth: 6.0%

The natural gas pipelines segment is expected to experience moderate growth due to increasing demand for natural gas, driven by growing power generation demand and industrial consumption. The segment's extensive network and strategic investments in new pipeline projects will likely drive growth.

Adjustments and Eliminations

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. benefits from its diversified asset portfolio, strategic partnerships, and increasing demand for midstream services, driving growth in the energy infrastructure sector.

7. Detailed Products

Natural Gas Pipelines

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. operates a network of natural gas pipelines that transport natural gas from production areas to consumption areas.

Natural Gas Processing

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. provides natural gas processing services to separate natural gas liquids (NGLs) from natural gas.

NGL Pipelines

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. operates a network of NGL pipelines that transport NGLs from processing facilities to fractionation facilities.

Fractionation

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. provides fractionation services to separate NGLs into individual components such as ethane, propane, and butane.

Marine Transportation

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. operates a fleet of vessels that transport NGLs, crude oil, and other petroleum products.

Petrochemical Services

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. provides petrochemical services, including storage, transportation, and marketing of petrochemical products.

Crude Oil Pipelines

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. operates a network of crude oil pipelines that transport crude oil from production areas to refineries.

8. Enterprise Products Partners L.P.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is medium due to the availability of alternative energy sources and transportation methods.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low due to the company's diverse customer base and lack of concentration.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium due to the company's dependence on a few key suppliers for certain materials and services.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low due to the high barriers to entry in the energy transportation and storage industry.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the competitive nature of the energy transportation and storage industry, with many established players competing for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 51.23%
Debt Cost 4.40%
Equity Weight 48.77%
Equity Cost 8.90%
WACC 6.59%
Leverage 105.05%

11. Quality Control: Enterprise Products Partners L.P. passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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A-Score: 7.0/10

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Volatility: 10.0

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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Target Price

36.89$

Current Price

36.89$

Potential

-0.00%

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