Oil & Gas Stocks Under Review -- Enbridge, Cheniere Energy, Targa Resources, and Plains GP
NEW YORK, May 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Today's research on Stock-Callers.com is focused on the Oil and Gas Pipelines space, which is segmented into steel pipes, plastic pipes, and others. Escalating crude oil production, in conjunction with growing deep drilling operations, is likely to catalyze the growth of the industry, according to a Persistence Market Research report. Equities under assessment this morning are: Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB), Cheniere Energy Inc. (NYSEMKT: LNG), Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP), and Plains GP Holdings L.P. (NYSE: PAGP). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:
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Enbridge
On Thursday, shares in Calgary, Canada headquartered Enbridge Inc. recorded a trading volume of 3.63 million shares. The stock ended the day at $40.03, declining 3.17% from the last trading session. The Company's shares are trading below their 50-day moving average by 3.60%. Furthermore, shares of Enbridge, which engages in energy transportation activities in the US and Canada, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 38.59.
On May 02nd, 2017, research firm Morgan Stanley initiated an 'Equal-Weight' rating on the Company's stock, with a target price of $45 per share.
On May 10th, 2017, Enbridge reported Q1 2017 results. Net income for the three months ended March 31st, 2017 was $65.4 million; cash provided by operating activities was $233.7 million; adjusted EBITDA was $414.1 million; and distributable cash flow was $197.7 million. In addition, the Company attributed approximately $22.5 million of earnings to its outstanding Series 1 Preferred units during the quarter. Sign up and read the free research report on ENB at:
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Cheniere Energy
Houston, Texas-based Cheniere Energy Inc.'s stock rose 0.32%, finishing yesterday's session at $47.14. A total volume of 2.41 million shares was recorded, which was above their three months average volume of 1.69 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 13.78% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 2.12% and 7.95%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Cheniere Energy, which engages in the liquefied natural gas related businesses in the US, have an RSI of 56.67.
On April 18th, 2017, research firm Guggenheim initiated a 'Buy' rating on the Company's stock.
On May 04th, 2017, Cheniere Energy reported Q1 2017 results. Net income for the three months ended March 31st, 2017 was $54 million, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $483 million; total revenues increased $1,142 million; and total operating costs and expenses increased $675 million during the quarter. The complimentary research report on LNG can be downloaded at:
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Targa Resources
Shares in Houston, Texas headquartered Targa Resources Corp. ended the session 0.04% higher at $50.89. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.60 million shares. The Company's shares are trading 0.92% above their 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Targa Resources, which provides midstream natural gas and natural gas liquid services in the US, have an RSI of 37.95.
On May 04th, 2017, Targa Resources reported Q1 2017 net loss of ($119.3) million and adjusted EBITDA of $276.7. The Company also reported distributable cash flow for Q1 2017 of $194.0 million, compared to total common dividends to be paid of $180.3 million, and total Series A Preferred Stock dividends to be paid of $22.9 million.
On May 05th, 2017, research firm Raymond James upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Outperform' to 'Strong Buy'. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and access the latest report on TRGP at:
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Plains GP
At the closing bell on Thursday, Houston, Texas-based Plains GP Holdings L.P.'s stock climbed 0.22%, finishing at $27.65. A total volume of 925,604 shares was traded. The Company's shares are trading 9.20% below their 50-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Plains GP, which owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure in the US and Canada, have an RSI of 35.40.
On May 08th, 2017, Plains GP Holdings announced Q1 2017 results. The Company reported revenues of $6.67 billion, total costs and expenses of $6.08 billion, operating income of $589 million, and net income of $41 million for the three months ended March 31st, 2017.
On May 10th, 2017, research firm Stifel reiterated its 'Hold' rating on the Company's stock with a decrease of the target price from $34 a share to $30 a share. Get free access to your research report on PAGP at:
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