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Sunoco LP
🇺🇸 SUN · NYSE/NASDAQ · US86765K1097
Energy
USD 75.27 price at analysis
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
19.5
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Calculation: 75.27 ÷ 3.84 = 19.5
TTM period through: 2026-06-30
Forward P/E (estimated): 14.7
Based on analyst estimates
Reference: Provider P/E (Trailing): 16.7
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
7.7x
Latest quarter: 16.6x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
TTM through: 2026-06-30
Latest quarter (2026-06-30): 16.6x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
ROE
18.7%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
9.3x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
5.91%
TTM: 5.17%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Forward Yield (estimated): 5.91%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 5.17%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
104.4%
TTM: 124.7%
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Payout (Fwd): 104.4%
Payout (TTM): 124.7%
Cash Flow Payout (TTM): 55.1%
FCF Coverage (TTM): 0.94x
Growth Streak
3 yrs
Consec. increases
Div. Growth (5Y)
1.8%
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 07 Aug 2027 | — | USD | 1.002 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 08 May 2027 | — | USD | 0.99 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 06 Feb 2027 | — | USD | 0.932 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 30 Oct 2026 | — | USD | 0.92 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | 19 Aug 2026 | USD | 1.002 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 21 Apr 2026 | 08 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 | USD | 0.99 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 27 Jan 2026 | 06 Feb 2026 | 19 Feb 2026 | USD | 0.932 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 20 Oct 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 19 Nov 2025 | USD | 0.92 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
Sunoco LP faces permanent structural obsolescence from the secular transition away from internal combustion engines, compounded by severe environmental litigation risks and highly elevated leverage. Given the weak free cash flow dividend coverage and long-term regulatory headwinds, the stock is fundamentally unsuited for conservative dividend investors. Not recommended for new positions.
Sector Context
Sunoco LP operates in the energy sector as a master limited partnership (MLP) focused on the wholesale distribution of motor fuels. While MLPs often offer high yields supported by infrastructure cash flows, they are heavily exposed to long-term carbon transition risks and regulatory policy shifts.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Maintains a 9-year track record of paying dividends with no cuts in the last 10 years.
- • Strong AFFO generation with a P/AFFO ratio of 4.69x and an AFFO payout ratio of 29.8%.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Core business faces permanent structural obsolescence from the secular transition away from internal combustion engines (ICE) and aggressive state-level zero-emission vehicle mandates.
- • Highly elevated leverage with Net Debt/EBITDA at 7.74x, well above conservative safety thresholds, increasing vulnerability to economic downturns.
- • Exposed to massive structural liabilities, including active multi-billion-dollar climate change nuisance litigation (City & County of Honolulu) and ongoing environmental remediation costs.
- • Free cash flow dividend coverage is weak at just 0.94x, paired with an unsustainably high TTM P/E ratio of 19.52x and a TTM payout ratio of 149.57%.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-08-16
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.