In the world of investing, energy stocks with a history of consistent dividend payouts can be a reliable choice for investors seeking steady returns. Three top companies in this sector known for their strong dividend growth and solid yields are Kinder Morgan, Enterprise Products Partners, and Delek Logistics Partners.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) is a major energy infrastructure company in North America with a vast network of pipelines and terminals. The company has been paying dividends for 14 years and has increased them for the past 6 years. With a quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share, yielding 5.81%, Kinder Morgan has generated $15.28 billion in revenue and $2.45 billion in net income over the past year.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) is another key player in the midstream energy services sector. The company has a strong track record of dividend payments for 27 years and has been increasing them for 26 years. With a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share, yielding 7.21%, Enterprise Products Partners has generated $52.03 billion in revenue and $5.59 billion in net income in the last twelve months.
Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE:DKL) offers energy logistics services primarily in the Permian Basin, Delaware Basin, and Gulf Coast region. The company has maintained dividend payments for 12 years and increased them for 11 years. With a quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share, yielding 10.82%, Delek Logistics has generated $1.02 billion in revenue and $121.5 million in net income over the past year.
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