MPLX (NYSE:MPLX) Stock

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MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.

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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.47%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $22 to $23 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $25 to $23 on May 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, Energy Transfer posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.51%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $55 to $52 on May 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $56 to $62 on March 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, MPLX posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.35%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $39 to $44 on March 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $41 to $44 on Feb. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 28, Hess Midstream priced its $559.59 million secondary offering of 15,022,517 Class A shares at $37.25 each.</li>
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USNG offers exposure to 20–25 U.S.-listed stocks across upstream, midstream, and downstream natural gas operations. It intentionally tilts toward midstream companies, those that handle the essential work of transporting, storing, distributing, and marketing gas. These companies form the industry&#8217;s infrastructure backbone, and in an era of energy insecurity and electrification, they&#8217;re poised to be in high demand.
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With projections pointing to a 50% spike in U.S. natural gas demand over the next five years, driven largely by power-hungry data centers and AI infrastructure, USNG launches at a pivotal moment. On the global front, U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are forecast to grow by 19% in 2025 and 15% in 2026, reinforcing the country&#8217;s status as a top LNG exporter and boosting the entire natural gas value chain.
The fund is <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/20/3084696/0/en/Amplify-ETFs-Launches-the-Amplify-Samsung-U-S-Natural-Gas-Infrastructure-ETF-USNG.html">guided </a>by a Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) strategy. Stock selection is informed by a blend of macro trends, sector analysis, and individual company performance. 
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MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.38 million shares sold short, which is 1.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747926023_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.52%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is MPLX Gaining or Losing Market Support?

I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, together with MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), and Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), today announced that it has agreed to acquire a significant equity interest in the Matterhorn Express Pipeline (MXP), a 2.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas pipeline connecting the Permian Basin to key Texas demand centers and U.S. Gulf Coast LNG export terminals.
Under the terms of the transaction, I Squared will acquire, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III, approximately 37% of Matterhorn InvestCo, LLC ("MXP HoldCo"), alongside FIC and WhiteWater Midstream. Following the close of the transaction, MXP will be owned 65% by MXP HoldCo, 15% by ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), 10% by MPLX, and 10% by Enbridge. WhiteWater Midstream, through MXP HoldCo, will continue to operate MXP.
MXP is a newly constructed, 100% contracted natural gas pipeline in the heart of the Permian Basin. It was placed into service in November 2024 and has approximately 2.5 billion cubic feet per day of fully contracted capacity. The system transports natural gas from the Waha area in the Permian Basin with delivery capabilities throughout the greater Houston area.
The transaction is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to I Squared in this transaction.
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I Squared Capital To Acquire Significant Equity Interest In Matterhorn Express Pipeline; Terms Not Disclosed

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher amid US-China trade progress, President Trump's Middle East trip and softer-than-expected April inflation figures, which could lift demand sentiment.

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $55 to $52.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Lowers Price Target to $52

Reported Earlier, I Squared, MPLX, and Enbridge Announce Agreement to Acquire Equity Stakes in Matterhorn Express Pipeline From Ridgemont And Devon Energy

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) shares are trading higher after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45216324/marathon-petroleum-corp-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;first-quarter results</a>.
Total revenues and other income of&nbsp;$31.85 billion&nbsp;topped the consensus of&nbsp;$29.58 billion. Adjusted EPS loss stood at $(0.24),&nbsp;down from&nbsp;$2.58 a year earlier, beating the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $(0.53)</a>.
Adjusted EBITDA was&nbsp;$2.0 billion&nbsp;for the quarter, compared with&nbsp;$3.3 billion in the prior year quarter.
Refining operating costs per barrel were&nbsp;$5.74&nbsp;versus&nbsp;$6.06 a year ago.&nbsp;
Refining &amp; Marketing refined product sales volume for the quarter was 3,446 mbpd&nbsp;(vs. 3,242 mbpd a year ago); Crude oil capacity utilization was&nbsp;89% (vs.&nbsp;82%&nbsp;a year ago quarter).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Refining&nbsp;&amp; Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA declined to&nbsp;$489 million from&nbsp;$1.99 billion a year ago due to lower market crack spreads.
Refining &amp; Marketing margin was&nbsp;$13.38&nbsp;per barrel for the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;versus&nbsp;$19.35&nbsp;per barrel for the first quarter of 2024.
Marathon Petroleum owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in&nbsp;MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), which reported&nbsp;first-quarter earnings per limited partner unit of&nbsp;$1.10, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$1.12.
Total revenues and other income&nbsp;of&nbsp;$3.12 billion missed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43457519/mplx-lp-progresses-gulf-coast-ngl-strategy-and-reports-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of&nbsp;$3.14 billion</a>.&nbsp;
As of March&nbsp;31, 2025, Marathon Petroleum had&nbsp;$3.8&nbsp;billion&nbsp;of&nbsp;cash, cash equivalents,&nbsp;and&nbsp;short-term investments, including&nbsp;$2.5 billion of cash at MPLX and&nbsp;$5 billion&nbsp;available&nbsp;on&nbsp;its bank revolving credit facility.
Buyback: In the&nbsp;first quarter, the company returned around&nbsp;$1.3 billion&nbsp;to shareholders, including&nbsp;$1.1 billion&nbsp;in share repurchases.
As of&nbsp;March&nbsp;31, 2025, the company had&nbsp;$6.7 billion available under its share buyback authorizations.
Dividend: On&nbsp;April 30, the company declared a quarterly dividend of&nbsp;$0.91&nbsp;per share, payable&nbsp;on June 10, to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45115532/marathon-petroleum-corp-announces-quarterly-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">shareholders&nbsp;of record on&nbsp;May 21</a>.
President and Chief Executive Officer&nbsp;Maryann Mannen said, "Our Midstream business delivered an 8% increase in segment adjusted EBITDA over the prior year, and executed on our Natural Gas and NGL growth strategies."
"For our refining business, we are positioned to meet summer demand as seasonal trends are expected to improve margins and we remain constructive on its long-term outlook."
Outlook: For the&nbsp;second quarter, the company sees&nbsp;refining operating costs per barrel of&nbsp;$5.30 and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">refinery throughputs of 2,945 mbpd</a>.&nbsp;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) and&nbsp;VanEck Oil Refiners ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRAK#NYSE">CRAK</a>).
Price Action: MPC shares are up&nbsp;0.47%&nbsp;at&nbsp;$144.01 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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Marathon Petroleum Refining Margins Fall Drags Q1 Profit

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.12 by 1.79 percent. This is a 12.24 percent increase over earnings of $0.98 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.12 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.14 billion by 0.52 percent. This is a 9.77 percent increase over sales of $2.85 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2025

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-05-06. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that MPLX will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15. 
Anticipation surrounds MPLX's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.04, leading to a 2.26% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at MPLX's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>0.99</td>
<td>0.98</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>1.15</td>
<td>0.98</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746453751_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of MPLX Shares</h3>
Shares of MPLX were trading at $51.87 as of May 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 22.94%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on MPLX</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding MPLX.
Analysts have provided MPLX with 5 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Outperform. The average one-year price target stands at $58.8, suggesting a potential 13.36% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Cheniere Energy, ONEOK and Energy Transfer, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Cheniere Energy, with an average 1-year price target of $253.57, suggesting a potential 388.86% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for ONEOK, with an average 1-year price target of $105.89, suggesting a potential 104.14% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Energy Transfer, with an average 1-year price target of $23.5, suggesting a potential 54.69% downside.</li>
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<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Cheniere Energy, ONEOK and Energy Transfer are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>MPLX</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>6.17%</td>
<td>$1.26B</td>
<td>7.94%</td>
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<td>Cheniere Energy</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-8.02%</td>
<td>$1.89B</td>
<td>18.09%</td>
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<td>Neutral</td>
<td>68.23%</td>
<td>$2.01B</td>
<td>3.31%</td>
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<td>Energy Transfer</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>$4.01B</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
MPLX ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth.
<h3>Get to Know MPLX Better</h3>
MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.
<h3>MPLX: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: MPLX's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.17%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: MPLX's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 38.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): MPLX's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.94%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): MPLX's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.88%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: MPLX's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.56, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPLX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for MPLX visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Ahead: MPLX's Quarterly Earnings

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MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.13 million shares sold short, which is 2.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.7 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743689718_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.48%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on MPLX?

The bi-directional Traverse Pipeline is designed to transport up to 1.75 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas through approximately 160 miles of 36-inch pipeline along the Gulf Coast between Agua Dulce in&nbsp;South Texas&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Katy&nbsp;area. Supply for the Traverse Pipeline will be sourced from multiple connections, including, but not limited to, the Whistler, Blackcomb, and Matterhorn Express Pipelines. The Traverse Pipeline enhances optionality for shippers to access multiple premium markets.
The Traverse Pipeline will be wholly owned by the Blackcomb Pipeline joint venture, which is owned 70.0% by WPC, 17.5% by Targa, and 12.5% by MPLX, which is incremental to MPLX's ownership interest in WPC.
The Traverse Pipeline will be constructed and operated by WhiteWater and is expected to be in service in 2027, pending the receipt of customary regulatory and other approvals.

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WhiteWater Announced that WhiteWater, MPLX and Enbridge Through WPC Joint Venture, Have Partnered With An Affiliate Of Targa Resources And Have Reached Final Investment Decision To Move Forward With The Construction Of The Traverse Pipeline, Having Secured Sufficient Firm Transportation Agreements With Investment Grade Shippers

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One Reddit user, an investor with a $640,000 portfolio, is encountering this issue as he plans to retire in five years or less. Heavily invested in Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) with smaller positions in Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVO#NYSE">DIVO</a>), Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDVO#NYSE">IDVO</a>), and Amplify CWP Growth &amp; Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QDVO#NYSE">QDVO</a>), the poster&#8217;s portfolio generates $27,162 in annual dividend income.
His goal is to build a portfolio that provides inflation-beating dividend growth, but he&#8217;s wondering whether he diversified enough, whether he should introduce bonds when nearing retirement, and whether the current allocation can generate $75,000 per year.
&#8220;I try to live modestly. I live in a small house. No mortgage. No debt. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1ji8lcd/comment/mjeufff/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">My current nominal expenses are about $45,000 per year.</a> I'm thinking about diversifying into [Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schy#NYSE">SCHY</a>)] to get a little more international exposure,&#8221; he wrote.
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The Reddit community weighed in, offering advice and insights, so let&#8217;s analyze the suggestions below.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can The Current $640,000 Portfolio Generate $75,000 Per Year in Dividends? Reddit Debates</h2>
Increase Yield with Higher-Paying ETFs And Stocks
Several users suggested adding higher-yielding assets to boost income, mainly since the investor&#8217;s 4.24% yield may not cover his $75,000 target.
&#8220;Try getting more yield exposure. [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)], [Nike (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nke#NYSE">NKE</a>)], [Visa (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/v#NYSE">V</a>)], [The Home Depot (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hd#NYSE">HD</a>)]–all have high 5-year [compound annual growth rate]. Yield: [MPLX LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mplx#NYSE">MPLX</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)], [Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gof#NYSE">GOF</a>)], [Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)​], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pdi#NYSE">PDI</a>)],&#8221; a suggestion reads.
A Redditor advised the investor to allocate two parts of the portfolio to a covered call ETF and a high-yield fund since they pay well and the gains are great.
&#8220;Add JEPQ and [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)]. You will have good gains from those and they pay a lot.&#8221;
A commenter suggested Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDC#NYSE">ARDC</a>), a business development company because it offers nearly double the yield of SCHD.
&#8220;ARDC is a monthly payer, now at a good entry point at $14.14-ish with a 9.9% dividend, currently paying $0.1125/share monthly. Just went x-dividend. I hold 5,000 shares of ARCC (for several years) and 5,000 shares of ARDC (a more recent position),&#8221; he said.
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Focus on Dividend Growth and Compounding
Many Redditors suggested that dividend growth stocks and ETFs are ideal for long-term retirement income, with many sharing what they do to ensure compounding growth for their portfolios.
&#8220;A well-diversified dividend portfolio with a disciplined reinvestment rate should be easily able to weather most storms. And you become a net buyer of shares every year, not a seller. That $640,000 could easily and safely do 8.5% gross and provide a 25% reinvestment rate and still net $40,000/year. I&#8217;m living it,&#8221; a Reddit user said.
&#8220;Nice and consistent portfolio. SCHD, DIVO, and IDVO are very consistent in growth and dividends. Don't know much about QDVO, but I am sure if it's similar to DIVO it's a good pick. I like your portfolio!&#8221; another commenter wrote.
A retiree shared that his income from dividend-focused shares continued to pour even during market corrections and that he&#8217;s reinvesting part of his distributions, growing his wealth year after year.
&#8220;My dividend income didn&#8217;t miss a beat during corrections in 2022, etc. Since I retired 15 years ago, I never sold shares except to rebalance. I reinvest part of my distributions during dips, like now, resulting in my portfolio being over twice what it was when I retired,&#8221; he said.
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A Redditor has shared in a post that he&#8217;s faced with this exact challenge. With just eight months until retirement, the investor, a 62-year-old, has $400,000 to invest and is looking for maximal monthly dividend income with minimal risk.
Although this income won&#8217;t be his primary retirement funding but extra lifestyle cash to supplement his pension, the pressure to restructure his allocations wisely is immense for the poster.
&#8220;I&#8217;m in an odd spot due to exiting a business as a founder. My retirement scenario gets better every year. If I ever need extra cash, it will be in the first 5 years. I have a low-risk tolerance. Or, God forbid, I would need to go back to work if it crashed! It looks like we are in a dip now, obviously a high rate environment. Would this qualify as a better time to buy?&#8221; the investor wrote.
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The responses to his post ranged from ultra-conservative to moderately aggressive, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Soon-to-be Retiree Has $400,000 to Invest for Dividend Income–Reddit Weights In</h2>
Invest in High-Quality Dividend ETFs
Considering the investor&#8217;s low-risk approach, Redditors suggested he pick a few high-quality ETFs to invest in.
&#8220;[Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] gets you a decent amount,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;[NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)] and chill,&#8221; says a Redditor, to which another user replied, &#8220;One advantage of SPYI is that its dividends are mainly return of capital. So, the tax is lower than an unqualified dividend from, say a [business development company]. However, if you use a tax-advantaged account like the Roth, that doesn&#8217;t matter.&#8221;
A commenter mentioned he splits his portfolio between two ETFs.
&#8220;I split between SPYI and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; he said.
&#8220;[​JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​], JEPQ, [WP Carey (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wpc#NYSE">WPC</a>)], [Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/epd#NYSE">EPD</a>)], [MPLX LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mplx#NYSE">MPLX</a>)], SPYI,&#8221; an allocation suggestion reads.
A Reddit user wrote that this favorite individual stock of many investors is the perfect choice since it generates a 7% dividend yield per year.
&#8220;[Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)] &#8211; recession resistant, 7% yield. Your $400,000 would kick out $28,000 a year in income,&#8221; he said.
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Go For Higher-Yielding Income Plays
Several Redditors suggested business development companies and covered-call ETFs since they deliver around 8% to 11% yields if the investor can handle a bit of risk.
&#8220;High-quality [business development companies] like [Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)​], [Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gbdc#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)]. Average 9% yield,&#8221; a user recommended.
&#8220;[Business development companies] are a solid income-producing asset. This person doesn&#8217;t have decades to wait for growth. They need the money now as they are about to retire and growth was presumably the focus for the past few decades,&#8221; an advocate for business development companies wrote.
A Redditor shared in the comments that he&#8217;s been retired for 15 years and has the biggest part of his portfolio in high-yield business development companies.
&#8220;I&#8217;m 78 and have been retired for 15 years. I&#8217;m fortunate that social security and pensions cover my living expenses. The majority of my portfolio is high-yield [business development companies], [closed-end funds], and [real estate investment trusts]. The average yield is a tad over 10%. In 2022, the total value dropped but less than the DOW or S&amp;P. The dividends kept on coming without missing a beat. High risk they say, high rewards I say. It allows me to spend winters in Florida and yearly overseas vacations. I have zero regrets,&#8221; the retiree said.
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RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $55 to $58.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $58

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $52 to $55.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $55

Ratings for MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) were provided by 5 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for MPLX, revealing an average target of $57.4, a high estimate of $62.00, and a low estimate of $52.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 7.49% increase from the previous average price target of $53.40.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741719734_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive MPLX. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Robert Kad</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
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<td>Justin Jenkins</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
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<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
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<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
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<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to MPLX. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of MPLX compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into MPLX's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About MPLX</h2>
MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.
<h3>Financial Milestones: MPLX's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: MPLX's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.17%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: MPLX's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 38.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): MPLX's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.94% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.88%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: MPLX's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.56.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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