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Enbridge is one of the dynamos of the midstream income space, but investors can be rewarded by looking off the beaten path.
Wall Street analysts have one job: predict where companies' earnings are going in the coming quarter. Sounds simple enough, except said suits aren't so good at it!
Hess Midstream LP is transitioning from heavy infrastructure investment to maximizing cash generation and increasing shareholder returns, forming the basis for my Buy rating. HESM's fee-based business model, supported by long-term agreements and minimum volume commitments, underpins dependable cash flows and sustainable distribution growth. Management targets at least 5% annual distribution growth through 2028, alongside disciplined unit repurchases, prudent debt management, and selective acquisitions.
Hess Midstream remains a "Strong Buy," offering an 8.5% yield and at least 15% upside, despite recent underperformance and Bakken drilling headwinds. HESM's long-term contract with Chevron through 2033, with annual CPI-linked fee escalators, secures stable cash flow and mitigates near-term oil price and volume risks. Free cash flow yield stands at ~13%, supported by reduced capex, growing third-party revenues, and robust EBITDA margins of 83%.
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Hess Midstream earns a Buy rating for its high yield, robust distribution growth, and Chevron-backed, fee-based contracts extending through 2033. HESM's distribution has grown for eight consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 11.29%, and management targets at least 5% annual growth through 2028. Q1 2026 results showed a 2.6% rise in adjusted EBITDA, a 24.3% increase in adjusted free cash flow, and continued share/unit buybacks.
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