These 3 Dividend Stocks Paid Out Over 90% of Free Cash Flow, but 1 Has Raised Its Dividend 54 Years in a Row

Three popular dividend stocks are paying out well above their free cash flow, and the gap between what each one earns and what it sends to shareholders reveals very different risks hiding behind familiar, trusted names.

24/7 Wall Street • 11 hours ago

Western Midstream Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Distribution and Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.93 per unit for the third quarter of 2026, or $3.72 per unit on an annualized basis, which is in-line with the prior quarter's distribution. WES's third-quarter 2026 distribution is payable on November 13, 2026, to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 2, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Oct 19, 2026

Inflation-Resistant Income Growth Machines Getting Too Cheap

Inflation and rising interest rates are creating a dangerous combination for income investors. These forces erode purchasing power while putting pressure on dividend stocks and leveraged businesses. Two high-yield opportunities stand out for their inflation-resistant business models, substantial cash flow generation, and ability to withstand elevated interest rates.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 19, 2026

Forget Growth Stocks: 6 Energy Giants Paying Massive Yields Are Flashing ‘Buy'

While growth stocks grab the spotlight, six midstream energy giants are quietly flooding investor accounts with cash every quarter, and some have already locked in double-digit distribution increases for years to come.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 16, 2026

Western Midstream (WES) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Western Midstream (WES) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 15th

WES made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 15, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

New Strong Buy Stocks for October 15th

KMX, ACIC, ONC, ODD and WES have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 15, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

5 Relatively Secure And Cheap Dividend Stocks, Yields Up To 8% Plus (October 2026)

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.6%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks, each with moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 10, 2026

Zacks Industry Outlook Western Midstream, Global Partners and NGL Energy Partners

Western Midstream, Global Partners and NGL Energy Partners have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026

Refining & Marketing MLP Industry Shines: 3 Stocks to Watch

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining & Marketing MLP industry, we advise keeping an eye on three stocks: WES, GLP and NGL.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 7, 2026