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Energy Transfer (ET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$17.34 +0.10 (+0.58%)
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Energy Transfer - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
12

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Energy Transfer in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for ET.

Consensus Price Target

$22.75
31.20% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Energy Transfer, the average price target is $22.75. The highest price target for ET is $26.00, while the lowest price target for ET is $20.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.20% from the current price of $17.34.
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ET Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/18/24 to 8/18/25
1 Month Ago
7/19/24 to 7/19/25
3 Months Ago
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
1 Year Ago
8/19/23 to 8/18/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$22.75$22.58$22.64$19.29
Forecasted Upside31.20% Upside29.20% Upside24.92% Upside18.32% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ET Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ET Price Targets by Month

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Energy Transfer Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEnergy TransferEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.92
2.65
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside31.09% Upside55.85% Upside11.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/12/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Michael Blum
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$21.00 ➝ $23.00+33.76%
7/7/2025Cowen
1 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy
7/7/2025TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
J. Gabelman
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Initiated CoverageBuy$22.00+22.63%
5/20/2025Mizuho
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Gabriel Moreen
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00 ➝ $23.00+26.83%
5/19/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jeremy Tonet
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$25.00 ➝ $23.00+27.88%
3/25/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Elvira Scotto
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$23.00 ➝ $23.00+21.66%
3/25/2025Morgan Stanley
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Robert Kad
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $26.00+37.86%
3/24/2025Citigroup
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S. Dounis
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
3/4/2025UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
2/12/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Selman Akyol
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $23.00+16.99%
1/13/2025Barclays
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Theresa Chen
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$22.00 ➝ $25.00+28.27%
12/19/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$17.00 ➝ $20.00+9.41%
10/17/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$20.00+21.95%
10/3/2023Pickering Energy Partners
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform

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Should I Buy Energy Transfer Stock? ET Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Energy Transfer pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Energy Transfer
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Energy Transfer LP:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share that met analysts' expectations, indicating stability in its financial performance.
  • Energy Transfer LP has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of 7.6%, appealing to income-focused investors.
  • With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts and a target price around $22.75, there is potential for price appreciation in the stock.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 11.08%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Recent insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with directors holding significant shares, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.

Energy Transfer
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Energy Transfer LP for these reasons:

  • The company's revenue has decreased by 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth.
  • Energy Transfer LP's dividend payout ratio is currently over 102%, suggesting that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
  • Recent quarterly earnings were lower than the previous year, with earnings per share dropping from $0.35 to $0.32, which may raise concerns about future profitability.
  • Analysts have adjusted their target prices downward, indicating a cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
  • Institutional ownership is significant, but fluctuations in hedge fund positions could lead to volatility in the stock price.

ET Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Energy Transfer is $22.75, with a high forecast of $26.00 and a low forecast of $20.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Energy Transfer in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ET shares.

According to analysts, Energy Transfer's stock has a predicted upside of 31.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Energy Transfer has been rated by research analysts at Cowen, Mizuho, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Energy Transfer more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Energy Transfer is 2.92 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how ET compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ET) was last updated on 8/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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