Energy Transfer Rises Slightly as Trading Volume Dips to 475th Rank

On August 25, 2025, Energy Transfer (ET) closed with a 0.06% gain, while its trading volume of $190 million fell 36.19% from the previous day, ranking 475th in market turnover

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen reaffirmed a "Buy" rating for Energy Transfer on August 14, setting a $25.00 price target following the company's Q2 2025 results. The firm reported $1.16 billion in net income and $3.87 billion in adjusted EBITDA, both showing year-over-year growth. Management highlighted $1.04 billion in growth capital expenditures, underscoring ongoing infrastructure investments across its pipeline and transportation segments

Energy Transfer operates through seven core business segments, including interstate and intrastate natural gas transportation, midstream operations, and crude oil services. Recent financial disclosures indicate $19.24 billion in quarterly revenue, though this represents a 7.2% decline compared to the prior year. Earnings per share for the period stood at $0.32, matching the same quarter in 2024 despite a 23.8% revenue shortfall against the Zacks consensus estimate

The Zacks Consensus projects $1.39 in earnings per share for the current fiscal year, reflecting an 8.6% year-over-year increase. However, this estimate has declined 1.8% over the past 30 days, with analysts revising downward amid mixed performance in the oil and gas production pipeline sector. The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, indicating limited near-term momentum relative to broader market trends

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