Enterprise Prods Partners Stock (NYSE: EPD)

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Enterprise Prods Partners

Enterprise Products Partners is a master limited partnership that transports and processes natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals. It is one of the largest midstream companies, with operations servicing most producing regions in the Lower 48 states. Enterprise is particularly dominant in the NGL market and is one of the few MLPs that provide midstream services across the full hydrocarbon value chain.

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Wolfe Research analyst Keith Stanley downgrades Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) from Outperform to Peer Perform.

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Wolfe Research Downgrades Enterprise Prods Partners to Peer Perform

Scotiabank analyst Holly Stewart initiates coverage on Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announces Price Target of $33.

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Scotiabank Initiates Coverage On Enterprise Prods Partners with Sector Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $33

Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $37 to $40.

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Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum downgrades Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and announces $35 price target.

Wells Fargo Downgrades Enterprise Prods Partners to Equal-Weight, Announces $35 Price Target

Enterprise Prods Partners's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.28% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.53 million shares sold short, which is 1.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Enterprise Prods Partners Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733233521_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Enterprise Prods Partners has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Enterprise Prods Partners's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Enterprise Prods Partners's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Enterprise Prods Partners's Recent Short Interest

In the current market session, Enterprise Prods Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) stock price is at $33.79, after a 0.06% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 15.39%, and in the past year, by 27.34%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733232664_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Enterprise Prods Partners P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 29.73 in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, Enterprise Prods Partners Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 12.71. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Enterprise Prods Partners's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) short percent of float has risen 23.15% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.38 million shares sold short, which is 1.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.01 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Enterprise Prods Partners Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731420020_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Enterprise Prods Partners has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Enterprise Prods Partners's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Enterprise Prods Partners's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Domino&#8217;s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>). &#8220;I would actually own this stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ/earnings">right here,&#8221; he added.</a>
On Oct. 10, Domino&#8217;s Pizza reported mixed third-quarter results. The company reported sales growth of 5.1% Y/Y to $1.08 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.1 billion. EPS of $4.19, which topped the consensus estimates.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) is a buy, Cramer said.
On Oct. 29, Enterprise Products reported third-quarter sales growth of 14.8% year over year to $13.775 billion, missing the consensus of $13.843 billion.
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On Nov. 6, Arm reported second-quarter revenue of $844 million, beating analyst estimates of $808.37 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The chip designer reported adjusted earnings of 30 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 26 cents per share.
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On Nov. 7, CME Group extended CEO Terry Duffy&#8217;s contract through 2026. The company appointed Lynne Fitzpatrick as President and CFO, and also named Suzanne Sprague as its new COO.
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<li>Domino's shares gained 2.5% to settle at $459.73 on Friday.</li>
<li>Enterprise Products shares rose 0.6% to close at $30.42 on Friday.</li>
<li>Arm shares fell 2.1% to settle at $147.48 during the session.</li>
<li>CME Group shares gained 1.6% to close at $225.66 on Friday.</li>
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RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto reiterates Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $36 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Enterprise Prods Partners, Maintains $36 Price Target

Wall Street took a breather on Tuesday, with most major indices treading water, while tech stocks saw gains as investors braced for earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41579487/amd-q3-earnings-preview-can-ai-server-gains-help-narrow-the-semiconductor-gap-with-">reports from mega-cap companies.</a>
The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.7%, buoyed by anticipation around upcoming earnings from Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), both set to report after market close.
Elsewhere, the S&amp;P 500 was largely unchanged, the Dow Jones dipped slightly, and small-cap stocks underperformed.
In economic news, U.S. job openings dropped by 418,000 to 7.443 million in September 2024 — marking the lowest level since January 2021 and falling short of the market's expectation of 7.99 million.
The Conference Board&#8217;s Consumer Confidence Index surged, posting its largest monthly gain since March 2021. This suggests that while labor demand may be slowing, consumer sentiment remains robust.
Treasury yields continued to climb during concerns over the U.S. budget deficit and political uncertainty ahead of next week's elections. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note hit 4.33%, the highest level since early July.
Notably, gold prices remained resilient, with the precious metal breaking above the all-time high of $2,770 per ounce as investors sought a hard asset amid fiscal concerns.
The crypto market also saw notable gains. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose nearly 4% to reach $72,700, nearing its record high of $73,697 set in March. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) continued its momentum with a 10% rally on Tuesday, following an 11% surge on Monday.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>20,500.69</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $581.48.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;dipped 0.3% to $422.93.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.7% to $498.73.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.7% to $221.01.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 1.1%. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
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<li>McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), down 0.4%, </li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), down 1.7%, </li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), down over 4%, </li>
<li>Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>), down 1%, </li>
<li>Enterprise Product Partner L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) down 0.3%, </li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) up 3.5%, </li>
<li>D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), down 8.6%, </li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>), down 3.9%, </li>
<li>MSCI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>), down 1.5%, </li>
<li>Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>), up 7.8%, </li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NASDAQ">F</a>), down 8%, </li>
<li>SoFi Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NYSE">SOFI</a>), down 6.3%, </li>
<li>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NASDAQ">SWK</a>), up 9.4%</li>
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Among large-cap companies slated to report earnings after the close are Alphabet, Advanced Micro Devices, Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Stryker Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>).
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Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) reported third-quarter sales growth of 14.8% year over year to $13.775 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41593755/enterprise-reports-results-for-third-quarter-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of $13.843 billion.</a>
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $2.44 billion from $2.327 billion a year ago, and the margin contracted by 167 bps to 17.7%.
EPS was 65 cents, up from 60 cents in the third quarter of 2023, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of 66 cents.</a>
Distributable Cash Flow was $2 billion for the quarter compared to $1.9 billion a year ago. Adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities was $2.108 billion compared to $2.021 billion a year ago.
Adjusted total gross operating margin contracted by 160 bps to 17.8%. The gross operating margin from the NGL Pipelines &amp; Services segment was $1.3 billion compared to $1.2 billion a year ago.
Natural Gas Pipelines &amp; Services&#8217; gross operating margin was $349 million versus $239 million year over year, and Petrochemical &amp; Refined Products Services&#8217; gross operating margin was $363 million versus $453 million a year ago.
In the quarter, capital investments came in at $1.2 billion, including sustaining capital expenditures of $129 million.
At September-end, the total debt principal outstanding was $32.2 billion; consolidated liquidity was ~$5.6 billion, comprised of available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities and unrestricted cash on hand.
The company repurchased ~$76 million of its common units for the quarter, utilizing $1.1 billion of its authorized $2 billion common unit buyback program.
The company anticipates organic growth capital investments of $3.5 billion to $3.75 billion in 2024.
For 2025, EPD has updated its organic growth capital investment outlook to a range of $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion, reflecting new growth opportunities identified primarily in the Permian Basin through the recent acquisition of Piñon Midstream.
&#8220;Enterprise reported another strong quarter as recently completed organic growth assets generated new sources of earnings and cash flow,&#8221; said A. J. &#8220;Jim&#8221; Teague, co-chief executive officer of Enterprise&#8217;s general partner.
Teague highlighted the recent acquisition of Piñon Midstream, which complements the company&#8217;s Permian processing network and strengthens its NGL value chain by adding treating services in the eastern Delaware Basin.
The company is set to complete two Permian processing plants, the Bahia pipeline, Fractionator 14, the Neches River NGL Export Terminal, and the final phase of the Morgan&#8217;s Point Terminal Flex Expansion by 2025, adding new cash flow sources and strengthening the core NGL value chain.
Price Action: EPD shares are trading lower by 0.19% at $29.09 at the last check Tuesday.
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Enterprise Products Misses Q3 Estimates, Boosts Cash Flow With New Asset Growth

Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.66 by 1.52 percent. This is a 8.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.60 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.775 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $13.843 billion by 99.90 percent. This is a 14.81 percent increase over sales of $11.998 million the same period last year.

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Enterprise Prods Partners Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.65 Misses $0.66 Estimate, Sales $13.775M Miss $13.843B Estimate

Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-10-29. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Enterprise Prods Partners will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68.
The announcement from Enterprise Prods Partners is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.02 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.6% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Enterprise Prods Partners's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.68</td>
<td>0.64</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.72</td>
<td>0.60</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730124159_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Enterprise Prods Partners Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Enterprise Prods Partners were trading at $29.05 as of October 25. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 11.56%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on Enterprise Prods Partners</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Enterprise Prods Partners.
The consensus rating for Enterprise Prods Partners is Buy, derived from 3 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $36.0 implies a potential 23.92% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Williams Companies, ONEOK and Energy Transfer, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Williams Companies is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $51.3, indicating a potential 76.59% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for ONEOK, with an average 1-year price target of $96.73, implying a potential 232.98% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Buy trajectory for Energy Transfer, with an average 1-year price target of $21.0, implying a potential 27.71% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Williams Companies, ONEOK and Energy Transfer, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Enterprise Prods Partners</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>26.59%</td>
<td>$1.72B</td>
<td>5.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams Companies</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-5.92%</td>
<td>$1.35B</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONEOK</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>31.14%</td>
<td>$1.74B</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Transfer</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>13.15%</td>
<td>$3.91B</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Enterprise Prods Partners ranks top in Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. For Return on Equity, it is at the bottom compared to its peers.
<h3>Get to Know Enterprise Prods Partners Better</h3>
Enterprise Products Partners is a master limited partnership that transports and processes natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals. It is one of the largest midstream companies, with operations servicing most producing regions in the Lower 48 states. Enterprise is particularly dominant in the NGL market and is one of the few MLPs that provide midstream services across the full hydrocarbon value chain.
<h3>Enterprise Prods Partners's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Enterprise Prods Partners's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 26.59%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.32%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Enterprise Prods Partners's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.0%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.92%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Enterprise Prods Partners's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.08, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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What's Next: Enterprise Prods Partners's Earnings Preview

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=naRkgN2EDq6rRasZl5xCaNEbTTFaTiDKA1foNSZBsb8LlCtS92CNfTOhMsGUAMzf6yuLjQ_io759T93GIktixA==">1PointFive</a>, a carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) company, and Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) today announced an agreement for the development of a carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation network to support the Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub that 1PointFive is developing in southeast Texas. 1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental, is progressing the development of carbon sequestration hubs that leverage Occidental's 50-year history of managing CO2 to deliver solutions that help advance industrial decarbonization.
Under the Transportation Services Agreement, once 1PointFive provides notice, Enterprise will develop a new pipeline network and provide fee-based transportation services to 1PointFive to transport CO2 emissions captured by third parties at facilities in the vicinity of the Houston Ship Channel to 1PointFive's Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub. The new pipeline network will be co-located with existing pipeline infrastructure.

1PointFive And Enterprise Products Partners Announces An Agreement For The Development Of A Carbon Dioxide Transportation Network To Support The Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub That 1PointFive Is Developing In Southeast Texas

Enterprise Prods Partners's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 15.32 million shares sold short, which is 1.05% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.01 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Enterprise Prods Partners Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729526413_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Enterprise Prods Partners has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Enterprise Prods Partners's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Enterprise Prods Partners's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.22%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Enterprise Prods Partners's Recent Short Interest

B of A Securities analyst Jean Ann Salisbury reinstates Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) with a Buy and announces $35 price target.

B of A Securities Reinstates Buy on Enterprise Prods Partners, Announces $35 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto maintains Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $35 to $36.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Enterprise Prods Partners, Raises Price Target to $36

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