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Travis Miller

Spectra Energy Partners Raises Distribution; Remains a Top Pick

We are reaffirming our $48 fair value estimate and wide moat and stable moat trend ratings after Spectra Energy Partners reported $571 million of ongoing EBITDA and $453 million of distributable cash flow in the first quarter, both up from the same quarter last year. Results are on track to meet our full-year estimates.
SEP alleviated distribution growth concerns with a 1.7% quarterly increase to $3.00 per unit annualized, representing the 42nd consecutive quarterly distribution increase. This i...
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Spectra Energy Partners LP

Spectra Energy Partners is a partnership holding company. Through its subsidiaries and equity affiliates, the company is engaged in the transmission, storage and gathering of natural gas, and the transportation and storage of crude oil, through interstate pipeline systems in the U.S. and Canada. The company's operations and activities are managed by its general partner, Spectra Energy Partners (DE) GP, LP. The company manages its business in two reportable segments: U.S. Transmission, which provides transmission, storage, and gathering of natural gas in northeastern and southeastern U.S.; and Liquids, which provides transportation and storage of crude oil in central U.S. and Canada.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Travis Miller

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