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Energy Transfer LP

ET

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

6.80%

Annual Dividend

$1.34

Payout Ratio

110%

5-Yr Growth

1.5%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

ET Dividend Safety Score

55/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak4 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2021
Earnings payout coverage110% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.42
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is ET a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Energy Transfer LP (ET) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.80% ($1.34/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • 84% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021
  • Elevated payout ratio (110%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.80%
Payout Ratio
110%
Annual Dividend
$1.34
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.54
Market Cap
$67.5B
P/E Ratio
16.4
5-Yr Total Return
84%
52-Week Range
$16.18 – $20.70
Dividend Safety
C · 55/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)
ET ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.34 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$33.50
Annual$134.00
Monthly avg$11.17