Robert Kad, an analyst from Morgan Stanley, maintained the Hold rating on Enterprise Products Partners (EPD – Research Report). The associated price target remains the same with $36.00.
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Robert Kad’s rating is based on several aspects of Enterprise Products Partners’ recent performance. While the company’s adjusted EBITDA slightly exceeded expectations, outperforming both consensus and Morgan Stanley’s estimates by 2%, other operational areas showed mixed results.
For instance, the company’s natural gas and crude oil transportation volumes were higher than consensus estimates, indicating robust performance in these segments. However, there were notable underperformances in other areas such as propylene production and octane enhancement volumes, which fell short of expectations. These mixed results likely contributed to Robert Kad’s decision to assign a Hold rating, suggesting a balanced view of both positive and negative factors impacting the company’s future prospects.