Today's article updates one of our most popular charts, which shows the makeup of the North American midstream universe by market cap with total company count. While the universe has changed significantly since 2013, company count has seemingly stabilized in recent years.
For over five years, Midstream MLPs and corporations have stood out for their robust free cash flow (FCF) generation, supporting reliable dividend growth and share buybacks. In 2026, midstream MLPs continue to generate among the highest FCF yields in the energy sector.
As we cross the halfway mark of 2026, the energy space has already experienced a dramatic shift in the macro landscape. Supply disruptions in the Middle East turned a looming oil supply glut into a severe shortage with depleted global inventories, benefiting U.S. energy companies across the value chain.
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