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MLP Speak: A Critique of Distributable Cash Flow

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–> Handout 1: Pitfalls of Distribution Yield Analysis (pdf) –> Handout 2: Linking P/DCF to Enterprise Free Cash Flow Valuation (pdf) Let’s talk about a controversial metric that is used in master limited partnership (MLP) reporting. Just how useful is it, and should it be allowed? By Brian Nelson, CFA It’s been a few years since the fallout in the prices of most master limited partnerships (AMLP), but to me, it still feels like yesterday. We continue to have many concerns about the longevity of the business models of MLPs, and we maintain our view that the operating structure will be challenged over the long haul. New equity and debt funding (issuance) continues to, in part, fuel the distributions of most MLPs, … Read more

Taxes and the Distressed MLP Investor

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Image show above: Performance of the Alerian MLP ETF. “Perhaps the worst thing about MLPs is that investors can spend more time doing and thinking about tax-related items than actually evaluating the businesses of the underlying entities. This could result in poor investment decisions.” – Brian Nelson, CFA By Brian Nelson, CFA What a sensitive topic for many… Our team presented at the Chicago chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) last weekend. It is always an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to present to such wonderful people! They ask so many great questions. (By the way, I’m working on my schedule for 2017, so if you’d like our team to speak on a topic … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending April 15

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Costco location in Enfield, CT. Mike Mozart Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending April 15. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week Adams Express (ADX): now $0.05 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.03. Antero Midstream (AM): now $0.235 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.22. Aon (AON): now $0.33 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.30. Carnival (CCL): now $0.35 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.30. Ciner Resources (CINR): now $0.564 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.5575. Costco Wholesale (COST): now $0.45 per share … Read more

Dividend Increases for the Week Ending January 15

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending January 15. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week Alliant Energy (LNT): now $0.5875 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.55. Antero Midstream (AM): now $0.22 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.205. Apogee (APOG): now $0.125 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.11. Blackrock, Inc. (BLK): now $2.29 per share quarterly dividend, was $2.18. Cinver Resources (CINR): now $0.5575 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.551. Delphi Automotive (DLPH): now $0.29 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25. EPR … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending July 15

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised/lowered their dividends during the week ending July 15. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week Antero Midstream (AM): now $0.25 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.235. Basset Furniture (BSET): now $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.09. Ciner Resources (CINR): now $0.567 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.564. Cummins (CMI): now $1.025 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.975. Discover Financial Services (DFS): now $0.30 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.28. Duke Energy (DUK): now $0.855 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.825. … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending May 10

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending May 10. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AWRRF): now CAD 0.154 per share monthly dividend, was CAD 0.147. Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN): now $0.141 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.1282. ALPS Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR): now $0.28753 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.25892. Atlantica Yield (AY): now $0.39 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.37. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR): now $0.28 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.27. … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week January 28

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Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending January 28. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week Accord Financial (ACCFF): now CAD 0.075 per share quarterly dividend, was CAD 0.050. Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP): now $0.25 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.20. Anthem (ANTM): now $1.28 per share quarterly dividend, was $1.13. Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT): now $0.34 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.33. Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM): now $0.40 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.37. Arrow Financial (AROW): now $0.27 per share quarterly dividend, … Read more