2 Highest Yielding Quality MLPs To Include In Retirement Portfolios

Midstream MLPs offer high single-digit yields with strong defensive characteristics, making them attractive for retirement income portfolios. The yield-to-risk ratio in MLPs is compelling, even compared to my other favorite yield plays such as BDCs, covered call, and leveraged CEFs. In the article I elaborate on two highest-yielding MLPs, which are de-risked enough to meet the durable income criteria.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

USA Compression Partners (USAC)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross

From a technical perspective, USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. USAC's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, which is known as a "golden cross" in the trading world.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 23, 2026

MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2026: Part 9

MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 9 of this series includes Target Corp., The Trade Desk, UFP Technologies, Verizon, and Williams Companies.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

USA Compression Partners Announces Fourth-Quarter 2025 Distribution; Fourth-Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for February 17

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) (“USA Compression”) today announced a cash distribution of $0.525 per common unit ($2.10 on an annualized basis) for the fourth quarter of 2025. The distribution will be paid on February 6, 2026 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on January 26, 2026. Fourth-Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call In addition, USA Compression will release its fourth-quarter 2025 results prior to the opening of U.S. financial marke.

Business Wire • Jan 15, 2026

USA Compression Completes $860 Million Acquisition of J-W Power

USAC completes the $860 million J-W Power acquisition, boosting active horsepower to 4.4 million and strengthening its reach across key U.S. gas regions.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 13, 2026

USA Compression Partners LP Completes Acquisition of J-W Power Company

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) (“USA Compression”) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of J-W Power Company. Total consideration for the transaction was approximately $860 million. USAC funded $430 million of the purchase price in cash utilizing available capacity under its revolving credit facility, with the balance of the consideration coming from approximately 18.2 million common units issued based on an effective price a.

Business Wire • Jan 12, 2026

USA Compression Partners: Buy The Dip On This 9% Yield

USA Compression Partners offers a 9.3% yield, trades near 52-week lows, and presents a compelling setup for income investors. USAC demonstrates strong utilization, record EBITDA, disciplined capex, and raised full-year EBITDA guidance. Pending J-W Power acquisition and organic fleet expansion position USAC for sustained distributable cash flow growth into 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

Low-Beta Stocks to Own Amid Uncertainty: JJSF, USAC, NGS & COCO

Low-beta picks USAC, COCO, NGS and JJSF are gaining attention as investors seek stability amid uncertainty and favor safer, less volatile stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 18, 2025

Why Is USA Compression (USAC) Up 1.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

USA Compression (USAC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

USA Compression Announces Acquisition of J-W Power for $860 Million

USAC's $860 million J-W Power acquisition boosts fleet capacity, expands U.S. reach and strengthens leadership in natural gas compression.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2025