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MPLX LPMPLXHOLDMar 19, 2026Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 15, 2026. Market Open.
Likes the setup. In the market/business cycle, phase 3 is typically when energy does best (economy is running on all cylinders, and companies need fuel to get their product to the consumer). We're in phase 2 now. Let's look at a 3-5 year chart -- there's the sideways consolidation, and now stocks are trying to break out.
His one concern is the LP designation. There's special tax treatment in the US for some of these pipelines.
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Dividend about matches the EPS estimate, so it's getting close to paying out 100% of earnings as dividends. Stock valuation getting lofty, close to 4x book value. PE of 12x or so is OK. Stock's running up to FMV, might get to $68. No need to panic yet.
With the Iranian situation, anything with oil and gas is clearly a hold.