3 High-Yield Pipeline Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
Kinder Morgan currently has $10 billion in commercially secured expansion projects in its backlog, which it expects to complete through 2030. It's pursuing another $10 billion in projects to further enhance and extend its growth visibility. The growing cash flows from these projects should enable Kinder Morgan to continue increasing its high-yielding dividend (3.6% current yield), which it has done for the last nine years in a row.
Over half a century of dividend payments
Williams is a leading gas infrastructure company. It handles a third of the gas produced in the U.S. That puts the company in a strong position to capitalize on the expected 35% surge in gas demand over the next decade.
The company is currently investing $15.5 billion into growth capital projects that it expects to complete through 2033. In addition to building pipelines and related infrastructure, Williams is investing $7 billion into four gas-fired power innovation projects to support growing electricity demand from data centers and other customers.
These investments fuel Williams' view that it can grow its earnings at a more than 10% annual rate through 2030. That should give the company ample fuel to continue increasing its 2.9%-yielding dividend. Williams has paid dividends for over 50 consecutive years, while growing its payout at a more than 5% compound annual rate since 2020.
Durable dividend stocks
Enbridge, Kinder Morgan, and Williams generate very stable and steadily growing cash flow, fueled by rising energy demand. The upcoming power surge driven by AI data centers and increasing electricity demand should enable these pipeline companies to continue growing their cash flows and dividends for many years to come. That makes them great pipeline stocks to buy and hold for a potential lifetime of passive income.
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Matt DiLallo has positions in Enbridge and Kinder Morgan. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Enbridge and Kinder Morgan. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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