Strong Midstream 2Q26 Earnings Boost Full-Year Outlook

Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) exports. Companies also demonstrated the defensive nature of their fee-based cash flows.

ETF Trends • Aug 25, 2026

AI Data Centers Are Locking In Decades of Natural Gas Demand and These 3 Pipeline ETFs Pay Up to 8 Percent on the Boom

Hyperscalers are signing multi-decade power deals to fuel AI training clusters, and natural gas keeps winning.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 19, 2026

2Q26 Midstream/MLP Buybacks: Momentum Continues

Quarterly equity repurchases for midstream MLPs and corporations remained healthy in 2Q26, keeping pace with first-quarter levels. Cheniere Energy (LNG) spent $550 million on buybacks, and familiar players also used their authorizations during the quarter.

ETF Trends • Aug 18, 2026

Midstream ETFs AMLP and ENFR Announce Q3 Distributions

Midstream continues to build on its reputation as a generous source of yield in portfolios. This week, two category-leading midstream ETFs – the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) – declared distributions for the third quarter of 2026.

ETF Trends • Aug 13, 2026

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF Declares Third Quarter Distribution of $0.38575

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its third quarter 2026 distribution of $0.38575 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The dividend is payable on August 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 12, 2026. ENFR Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Record Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Payable Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian MLP ETF and the ALPS | Ale.

Business Wire • Aug 12, 2026

Midstream Companies Expand Natural Gas Pipelines as LNG & AI Demand Grows

Several midstream energy companies are expanding their natural gas pipelines through new acquisitions and project developments as they look to capture growing demand for natural gas driven by liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and data centers. Key Takeaways Williams Companies (WMB) announced a $5.5 billion acquisition of Momentum Midstream alongside its $1.

ETF Trends • Aug 7, 2026

The North American Midstream Universe in a Chart

Today's article updates one of our most popular charts, which shows the makeup of the North American midstream universe by market cap with total company count. While the universe has changed significantly since 2013, company count has seemingly stabilized in recent years.

ETF Trends • Aug 4, 2026

Midstream Operators Boost Payouts Into Q3 2026

The midstream energy sector continues to demonstrate its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Major energy infrastructure companies recently announced sequential increases in payouts during Q3 2026, bolstering income generation across the space.

ETF Trends • Jul 31, 2026

Midstream/MLPs Deliver Durable Free Cash Flow

For over five years, Midstream MLPs and corporations have stood out for their robust free cash flow (FCF) generation, supporting reliable dividend growth and share buybacks. In 2026, midstream MLPs continue to generate among the highest FCF yields in the energy sector.

ETF Trends • Jul 28, 2026

Navigating the Energy Surge: A Value-Chain Guide to Energy ETFs

The U.S. energy sector has outperformed in 2026, driven primarily by geopolitical-related supply fears, elevated oil prices, and rising demand from the AI infrastructure buildout. While broad energy funds have also surged, investors can potentially enhance exposure by targeting specific segments of the energy market.

ETF Trends • Jul 23, 2026