Energy Transfer Just Raised Its 2026 Guidance. Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Energy Transfer raised its 2026 EBITDA guidance by $500 million to $18.8-19.1 billion following strong Q2 results, with distributable cash flow up 32% year-over-year. The company continues expanding infrastructure for AI data centers and natural gas exports, raised its dividend for the 19th consecutive quarter, and trades at a modest 9.7x EV/EBITDA multiple. However, a 29% decline in natural gas prices since January poses a risk to volume growth if sustained.