EPD's reported operating cash flow ran at 0.99 to 1.73 times net income across the recent ten quarters, suggesting earnings are largely backed by real cash generation, while a 5.8% dividend yield and a forward P/E of 12.02 may appeal to income-oriented investors.
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Revenue ranged from $11.4B to $18.3B over the period with net margins between 9.0% and 12.6%, indicating that commodity pass-through drives top-line volatility while the earnings base remains comparatively steady.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) is highlighted as a premier defensive income play into 2026, offering high yield and financial strength.
EPD's recent Q4 2025 earnings beats in EPS and revenue reinforce its high-yield appeal and midstream energy stability.
The bullish thesis emphasizes EPD's governance strength and reinvestment returns as key investment drivers.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.
Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $0.75+0.5% vs $0.75 | $17.9B+19.9% vs $15.0B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $0.84+12.3% vs $0.75 | $18.3B+33.5% vs $13.7B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.68-4.8% vs $0.71 | $14.4B+5.7% vs $13.6B |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $0.75+8.7% vs $0.69 | $13.8B+11.6% vs $12.4B |
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Enterprise Products (EPD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
EPD has gained 24.3% in a year, backed by stable cash flows and growth projects, but its valuation and $6.3B spending plan warrant caution.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.03 | $80.12B | 12.25 | -6.44% | 10.24% | 21.41% | 5.77% | |
| $20.16 | $69.37B | 11.74 | -0.05% | 4.9% | 11.91% | 6.42% | |
| $23.92 | $16.88B | 6.29 | -11.61% | 4.81% | 20.34% | 6.35% | |
| $55.91 | $56.73B | 13.01 | 8.37% | 33.83% | 30.37% | 7.05% | |
| $39.85 | $16.46B | 13.07 | 6.61% | 27.66% | 30.82% | 8.92% | |
| $264.59 | $56.79B | 23.27 | 3.06% | 13.46% | 68.83% | 1.44% |
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) reported $64.40B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $52.60B in fiscal year 2025. That is 7018% more than the $738.9M of fiscal year 1998.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) grew revenue by 21.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) earned $6.59B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 10.2% net margin).
Yes. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) pays a dividend that yields 5.77% at the current price, a high yield.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) had a return on equity (ROE) of 21.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) generated $4.81B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
