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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) remains a Buy, supported by robust cash flow, resilient global assets, and attractive yield despite macro headwinds. BIP reported Q1 AFFO growth to $596M, advanced portfolio recycling, and executed strategic acquisitions, still targeting 12–15%+ IRR and >10% FFO/unit growth. Balance sheet strength is underpinned by long-term, fixed-rate, non-recourse debt and no maturities due in 2026, mitigating interest rate risk.

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Shares of Brookfield Infrastructure are down more than 15% this year, even though its growth rate is accelerating.

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners will hold its second quarter 2026 conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners offers a 5% yield with strong, inflation-indexed, recession-resistant cash flows and a 17-year distribution growth record. BIP trades at just 10x 2026 FFO, falling to 8x by 2028, with predictable earnings and significant upside from its fast-growing data segment. The data platform, now 16% of assets, grew FFO 46% last quarter, and BIP maintains robust liquidity, low recourse debt, and disciplined capital recycling.
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