Energy Transfer LP (ET.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 15% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Energy Transfer LP (ET.US) – stock price at 20.69 $, August 2026
Energy Transfer LP stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Energy Transfer LP Price Target 2026: Analysts See 16% Upside

The average price target for Energy Transfer LP is $23.90. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 15,51% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Energy Transfer LP overvalued or undervalued?

Energy Transfer LP is currently undervalued with a gap of 15.5% relative to the price target.


The current price is $20.69, which places Energy Transfer LP in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $21.51, and overvalued when the price exceeds $26.29.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Energy Transfer LP, the fair value range lies between $21.51 and $26.29.


See the full price target analysis for Energy Transfer LP →

Analyst Ratings for Energy Transfer LP stock in 2026: Strong Buy

17 analysts cover Energy Transfer LP. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 94.1% recommend buying. The average price target is $23.90, which gives an upside of 15.5% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.53/5)
Strong Buy
10 (58.8%)
Buy
6 (35.3%)
Hold
1 (5.9%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.53 out of 5 based on 17 analysts

About Energy Transfer LP – Olie & gas | midstream

Energy Transfer LP driver en stor forretning med energitransport i USA. De tjener primært penge på at flytte naturgas og olie gennem deres omfattende netværk af rørledninger og lagre. Virksomheden ejer og driver blandt andet cirka 12.200 miles af rørledninger til gastransport inden for staterne og yderligere 20.090 miles af rørledninger, der krydser statsgrænser. De sælger naturgas til mange forskellige kunder, lige fra elværker og uafhængige kraftværker til industrielle slutbrugere. Energy Transfer LP driver også anlæg, der samler og behandler naturgas, samt faciliteter til transport af råolie. Derudover har de investeringer i Sunoco LP og USA Compression Partners. Hele forretningen hos Energy Transfer er fokuseret på at levere de nødvendige energirelaterede services, der holder USA’s energiforsyning kørende. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Energy Transfer LP

$ 70,0B Market cap
$ 92,3B Revenue
Olie & gas | midstream Industry
16.94 P/E
0.76 P/S
2.03 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Energi Sector

What kind of stock is Energy Transfer LP?

Dividend stock Value stock Momentum stock

Energy Transfer LP is classified as a dividend stock and value stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 6.6%, and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Energy Transfer LP

💰 Value Score 80/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 70/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 84/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 78/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Energy Transfer LP that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 225% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.93 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
⚠️ Unsustainable dividend: The payout ratio is 140% – the company pays out more in dividends than it earns, which is not sustainable.

📈 Valuation

Energy Transfer LP trades at a P/E ratio of 16.9, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 12.1 (28% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 0.8 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 2.0. The PEG ratio is 0.61 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Energy Transfer LP has a profit margin of 4.7% (moderate) and an operating margin of 10.7%. Return on equity (ROE) is 12.4% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 4.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -3.6% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 0.93 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 224.8% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 1.09% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Energy Transfer LP Dividend 2026: 6.6% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Energy Transfer LP in 2026

Dividend yield
6.58%
Dividend per share
0.34 USD
Payout ratio
140.2%
Very high
Dividend growth (4 years)
+120.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.28 USD

When does Energy Transfer LP pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 7, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 19, 2026
Latest payment date
August 19, 2026

How much does Energy Transfer LP pay in dividends?

Energy Transfer LP pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.34 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 6.58%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 120.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 140.2%, which is very high. The company pays out almost all of its profits as dividends, which can limit future growth and dividend stability.

Historical Dividend Payments for Energy Transfer LP

We have registered dividend payments for Energy Transfer LP since 2021-02-05. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 27 times, most recently on 2026-08-07. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Energy Transfer LP 2026: The Signal Is mostly positive

In 2026, insiders at Energy Transfer LP have made 20 transactions – split into 15 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, insiders put 198,443,252 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include WARREN KELCY L, Kelcy L Warren, McIlwain Gregory G. and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought considerably more than they have sold. This suggests several key people see value in the stock.

Across the last 20 transactions: 15 purchases and 5 sales. A net 198,443,252 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: WARREN KELCY L bought 1,109,279 shares at 20 $ each on 2026-05-08. The stock has since risen 2.6%.

Latest sale: McIlwain Gregory G. sold 46,255 shares at 17 $ each on 2025-12-05.

Who is buying: WARREN KELCY L, Kelcy L Warren, McIlwain Gregory G., Long Thomas E, Whitehurst Bradford D. and others.

Who is selling: McIlwain Gregory G., Perry James Richard, James Richard Perry, Bramhall Dylan, Wright James M..

Latest Insider Trades in Energy Transfer LP (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Energy Transfer LP. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-05-08 WARREN KELCY L Buy 1,109,279 20 21,997,003
2025-12-05 McIlwain Gregory G. Sell 46,255 17 767,833
2025-11-20 WARREN KELCY L Buy 1,000,000 17 16,810,000
2025-11-19 WARREN KELCY L Buy 1,000,000 17 16,950,000
2025-11-19 Kelcy L Warren Buy 1,000,000 17 16,950,000
2025-08-20 WARREN KELCY L Buy 1,350,000 17 23,436,000
2025-08-20 Kelcy L Warren Buy 1,350,000 17 23,436,000
2025-08-19 WARREN KELCY L Buy 650,000 17 11,245,000
2025-08-19 Kelcy L Warren Buy 650,000 17 11,245,000
2025-06-13 Perry James Richard Sell 1,369 18 25,299

Who is buying and selling Energy Transfer LP shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Energy Transfer LP: WARREN KELCY L, Kelcy L Warren, McIlwain Gregory G., Long Thomas E, Whitehurst Bradford D. and others. In total, 199,880,403 $ was bought across 15 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: McIlwain Gregory G., Perry James Richard, James Richard Perry, Bramhall Dylan, Wright James M.. In total, 1,437,151 $ was sold across 5 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Energy Transfer LP Short Selling 2026: 1.1% Sold Short

Low short interest: 1.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
1.1%
Assessment
Low short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a low share of short selling. Less than 2% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to limited bearish sentiment.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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1.1%

When Does Energy Transfer LP Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Energy Transfer LP is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Energy Transfer LP 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Energy Transfer LP (ET.US) – RSI 60, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Energy Transfer LP technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Energy Transfer LP

Energy Transfer LP is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $20.34 is 0.8% above the 20-day average ($20.18). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 3.8% above the 50-day average ($19.60). Long term, the stock is 12.6% above the 200-day average ($18.07), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (19.60) is above the 200-day average (18.07), which is a classic bullish signal for Energy Transfer LP.

Is Energy Transfer LP overbought or oversold?

Energy Transfer LP has an RSI of 59.6. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Energy Transfer LP

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.207), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.224) by 0.017, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.660), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (0.646) by 0.014, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Energy Transfer LP

Energy Transfer LP has an annual standard deviation of 16.2%, which classifies the stock as low risk. Price swings are limited, and the stock suits conservative investors.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Energy Transfer LP

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.207). Weekly bullish (0.660).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 59.6 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Transfer LP stock in 2026

Should you buy Energy Transfer LP stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Energy Transfer LP is currently BUY. Energy Transfer LP trades at $20.69 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.207 with falling momentum (signal: 0.224); RSI is at 59.6 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $23.90 points to 15.5% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Energy Transfer LP stock?
The average analyst price target for Energy Transfer LP is $23.90. The current price is $20.69, which gives an upside of 15.5%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $21.51 and $26.29.
Is Energy Transfer LP a dividend stock?
Yes, Energy Transfer LP is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 6.58%. The latest dividend was $0.34 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/7/2026. The payout ratio is 140.2%, which is considered high. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/19/2026.
When does Energy Transfer LP pay a dividend in 2026?
Energy Transfer LP pays its next dividend on 8/19/2026. The latest dividend was $0.34 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/7/2026. The dividend yield is 6.58%. The payout ratio of 140.2% points to a high dividend relative to earnings.
What is the risk of Energy Transfer LP stock?
Energy Transfer LP is rated as a stock with low risk. the annual standard deviation is 16.2%, which classifies the stock as low risk.
Is Energy Transfer LP overvalued?
No, Energy Transfer LP is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (15.5% upside). Energy Transfer LP has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 16.9 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 0.8, a P/B ratio of 2.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 15.5%.
Is Energy Transfer LP overbought?
No, Energy Transfer LP is not overbought. RSI is at 59.6 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 59.6 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Energy Transfer LP earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Energy Transfer LP has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Energy Transfer LP shorted?
Yes, Energy Transfer LP is shorted with 1.1% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Energy Transfer LP stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of Energy Transfer LP – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 15 purchases and 5 sales, with a net 198,443,252 $ bought. Active buyers include WARREN KELCY L, Kelcy L Warren, McIlwain Gregory G. and others. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is Energy Transfer LP a good stock?
Based on our total score, Energy Transfer LP is rated as a good stock with a total score of 78 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 22% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 80/100, Quality: 70/100, Momentum: 84/100. In addition: analysts see 15.5% upside to the price target; a dividend of 6.58%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Energy Transfer LP is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Energy Transfer LP stock?
The outlook for Energy Transfer LP based on current data: the average analyst price target is $23.90 (+15.5%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 16.9 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Energy Transfer LP stock rising?
Energy Transfer LP is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.5% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Energy Transfer LP go?
The average analyst price target for Energy Transfer LP is $23.90, which corresponds to a potential gain of 15.5% from the current price of $20.69. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Energy Transfer LP fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Energy Transfer LP. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Energy Transfer LP do?
Energy Transfer LP driver en stor forretning med energitransport i USA. De tjener primært penge på at flytte naturgas og olie gennem deres omfattende netværk af rørledninger og lagre. Virksomheden ejer og driver blandt andet cirka 12.200 miles af rørledninger til gastransport ... The company belongs to the Energi sector, more specifically the Olie & gas | midstream industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Energy Transfer LP as an investment.
Did Energy Transfer LP raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Energy Transfer LP. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Energy Transfer LP making money or losing money?
Yes, Energy Transfer LP is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 4.7% — which is modest. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 10.7%. At a P/E ratio of 16.9, you currently pay 16.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Energy Transfer LP go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Energy Transfer LP is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.93 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 225% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Energy Transfer LP have a lot of debt?
Yes, Energy Transfer LP has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 225%. For the energi sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Energy Transfer LP service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 2.2x, and net debt equals 4.5 years of earnings (EBITDA).