
The One Data Point That Changed My Dividend Growth Strategy
A long-held dividend investing assumption just quietly broke down. One overlooked sector is rewriting the rules on yield and growth. This shift completely changed how I allocate my capital.
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A long-held dividend investing assumption just quietly broke down. One overlooked sector is rewriting the rules on yield and growth. This shift completely changed how I allocate my capital.

Inflation, valuations, and risk are flashing warning signs everywhere. These two undervalued dividend growth machines are built to grow cash flow through chaos. A rare chance to lock in durable high yield before the market catches on.

From a technical perspective, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

The year is 2026, and the market (and macro) environment seem to be exactly the opposite of what is required for stress-free income. For prudent income investors, considering taking some risk off the table might be a good idea. But in most cases it comes at the cost of reduced income potential.

HOUSTON, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) announced today their quarterly distributions with respect to the fourth quarter of 2025 and also announced timing of fourth quarter 2025 earnings.

JBL, CIEN, CMC and PAA show strong relative price strength, earnings momentum, and rising analyst estimates for 2026.

Plains GP (NYSE: PAGP - Get Free Report) and Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA - Get Free Report) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and institutional ownership. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown

Plains All American remains primarily a yield play, not a capital appreciation or growth vehicle. PAA shares are up 4% year-to-date, with total returns at 11.3%, including distributions. Recent Q3'25 results show operating income up 147% YoY, driven by asset sales and lower field operating costs.

PAA, GAP and ADI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on January 2, 2026.

Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA - Get Free Report) and Plains GP (NYSE: PAGP - Get Free Report) are both transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

A historic setup with a simultaneous supply cliff and debt wall is forming right under investors' noses. Meanwhile, old fears are masking a powerful cash flow inflection for one of my favorite buying opportunities right now. I share two opportunities that have a very rare combination of high-quality management and balance sheets, impressive fundamental strength, and clearly attractive valuations.

Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA - Get Free Report) and Plains GP (NYSE: PAGP - Get Free Report) are both transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

EPD,,ET and PAA are drawing investor focus as MLPs gear up for improved fundamentals and growth in 2026.

Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA - Get Free Report) and Plains GP (NYSE: PAGP - Get Free Report) are both transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA - Get Free Report) and Plains GP (NYSE: PAGP - Get Free Report) are both transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation and profitability.

The market looks very overvalued today. However, there is a corner of it that appears largely overlooked. I detail why I am pouring a large percentage of my portfolio into this golden buying opportunity.

Plains All American Pipeline generates increasingly stable cash flow. The MLP's leverage ratio is heading towards the mid-point of its target range.

PAA is undergoing a fundamental transformation, becoming a pure-play crude oil player. Given the pressures in the crude oil market and the market's appreciation of nat gas exposures (as an AI enabler), PAA has naturally landed in the backseat. For long-term investors, who want to combine high-yield with high-quality factor, this is an excellent setup for going on offense.

Chickasaw Capital Management LLC increased its position in Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) by 7.0% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,736,622 shares of the pipeline company's stock after buying an additional 178,860 shares during the quarter. Plains