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Energy Transfer Targets 3% To 5% Distribution Growth Amid Market Volatility; Is It Possible?
Energy Transfer LP reported first quarter 2026 results reflecting growth across multiple segments, supported by strong operational performance and increased demand for its midstream and downstream services. The company generated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $4.9 billion, up from $4.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, and distributable cash flow attributable to partners (adjusted) rose to about $2.7 billion from $2.3 billion in the prior-year period. This improvement was underpinned by record volumes in midstream gathering, natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation, exports, and crude oil transportation. The company increased its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $18.2 billion to $18.6 billion from a prior range of approximately $17.45 billion to $17.85 billion, reflecting strong first quarter results and expectations of continued segment outperformance, supported partially by market volatility and geopolitical factors such as the Middle East conflict. This global situation has intensified demand for U.S.
