{
  "id": 17076649,
  "title": "Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now, Starting With Energy Transfer.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/want-decades-of-passive-income-3-energy-stocks-to-buy-right-now",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/29/want-decades-of-passive-income-3-energy-stocks-to/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For retirees, income-focused investors, or conservative individuals seeking passive income, dividend-paying stocks can be a valuable addition to their portfolio. A study by Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research reveals that dividend stocks significantly contribute to long-term returns, with reinvested dividends accounting for 85% of the S&P 500's cumulative return since 1960. Companies that consistently increase their dividends outperform those that do not and experience lower volatility. The energy sector is rich in dividend-paying companies, particularly pipeline operators with reliable cash flows from long-term contracts. Three notable energy stocks to consider are Energy Transfer (ET), Enbridge (ENB), and ExxonMobil (XOM).\n\nEnergy Transfer owns and operates a vast midstream energy network across North America, managing over 140,000 miles of pipeline across 44 states. This infrastructure transports natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil from production sites to processing plants, storage facilities, export terminals, and end users. As a master limited partnership (MLP), Energy Transfer's income, gains, losses, and deductions flow directly to unitholders, simplifying tax reporting for income-focused investors. Despite the complexities of its MLP structure, Energy Transfer offers a 6.6% distribution yield, making it an appealing option for passive income seekers.\n\nEnbridge, another pipeline operator, has a substantial pipeline network spanning the U.S. and Canada, connecting to nearly 75% of North America's refining capacity. As a C-Corporation, Enbridge's dividends are taxed like standard stocks, which may appeal to investors who prefer simplicity over the MLP structure. Enbridge's long history of dividend increases over 31 consecutive years and its commitment to returning $27 billion to $32 billion to shareholders over the next five years make it a reliable choice for income investors.\n\nExxonMobil, an integrated oil and gas giant, boasts a global presence and a long track record of dividend increases. Despite fluctuating energy prices, ExxonMobil has consistently raised its dividend for 43 years. The company currently distributes $8.6 billion in dividends annually and plans to return an additional $28.5 billion to $32 billion over the next five years. ExxonMobil's ultra-low-cost assets, strategic positions in the Permian Basin and Guyana's Stabroek Block, and its commitment to lowering production costs to $30 per barrel by 2030 make it an attractive option for long-term income generation.",
  "summary": "If you're looking to generate steady passive income from your portfolio, here are three energy stocks to scoop up now.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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