DKL

Enbridge (ENB) and Delek Logistics Partners (DKL) both offer high dividend yields of ~6% and >8% respectively. However, Enbridge is recommended as the safer choice due to its diversified business model, strong investment-grade credit rating, conservative payout ratio, and 31-year dividend growth streak. Delek Logistics, despite 54 consecutive quarters of distribution increases, carries higher risk due to junk-rated credit, higher payout ratios, and heavy dependence on its parent company Delek U.S. Holdings for earnings.

The Trump administration announced plans to expand Delek US Holdings' Tyler refinery in Texas under the Defense Production Act to increase commercial and military-grade fuel production. The expansion aims to boost domestic fuel availability and energy security.

Delek's shares have surged 172.4% year-to-date, outperforming peers and the broader energy sector. The company's Enterprise Optimization Plan targets $220 million in annual free cash flow improvements, while 2026 EPS estimates have risen 54% in 60 days, supported by strong refining margins and expanding midstream operations.

Energy Transfer LP (ET) has gained 27.2% over the past year, trailing its industry's 64.6% rally. While the company benefits from a 140,000-mile pipeline network and nearly 90% fee-based revenues supporting stable cash flows, rising earnings estimates, and discounted valuation, concerns about high debt levels (57.52% debt-to-capital), weak ROE (11.55% vs. 14.22% industry average), and substantial capital requirements suggest investors should wait for a more attractive entry point. ET holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.