
TSE:PPL
This summary was created by AI, based on 48 opinions in the last 12 months.
Pembina Pipeline Corp (PPL-T) has generally received favorable reviews from industry experts, highlighting its solid position in the energy sector and strong cash flow from contracted pipelines. Analysts appreciate its 5%-plus dividend yield, which is supported by a stable business model based on take-or-pay contracts. While some analysts caution that valuation appears stretched at current levels, they acknowledge the company’s potential for future growth, especially in LNG exports. Overall, the sentiment is largely positive, although there are differing views on timing and the need for a better entry point. Concerns over certain assets and competitive pressures exist, but many see long-term benefits, especially as energy demand is expected to increase.
Outlook for Pembina in fulfilling take-or-pay contracts with clients. That's exactly the concern behind the stock going down. That's the risk. It's like Chorus Aviation's relationship to Air Canada (though AC has a strong balance sheet and is well-positioned). PPL was trading at a pricey 20x EBIT to EBITDA. Pays a big, growing yield at a reasonable payout ratio, assuming they can maintain cash flow. The market is determining how risky that is. PPL has lost its utility-like premium and trading down. Valuation is cheaper, but it's becoming volatile. Let the dust settle before considering this.
Suncor vs. Pembina Investor sentiment for oil is very weak, but Suncor is among the better performers in the last decade because their Oil Sands assets have such a long life that they don't have to keep investing money each year to maintain that production. Ultimately, Canada needs to see takeaway capacity to improve. He owns Pembina which is not as directly effected by the oil price. Suncor is an oil play; Pembina is an income play. Either one is fine.
Kinder Morgan sold 5% of PPL shares, then the stock went up--so that overhang is now gone. Also, PPL just released details of their new petrochemical project, which helps de-risk PPL. That's why this stock jumped $2. Dividend is growing by 6%. He expects 8% free cash flow per share growth. PPL is a good, growing name with new projects. The whole sector is expensive though. A fine name overall at the current price.