MLP Distribution Coverage: How and Why It’s Changed
How has distribution coverage changed over time, and what factors have impacted coverage? Today, we look at historical coverage ratios for the current constituents of the AMZI index and takeaways from...
2Q18 Recap and the Barbell Profile of MLP Distribution Growth
Most MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew their distributions sequentially in 2Q18, with no cuts this quarter. Nine constituents of the AMZ achieved double-digit year-over-year growth, while a similar number...
Bye, Bye, Bye (MLPs) Part 2: Who Could Be Saying Bye?
In part 2, we look at those MLPs that are potential candidates for reorganization. Specifically, we discuss MLPs that have made comments about simplification, structure, or addressing incentive...
1Q18 MLP Distribution Recap: Several Growers Overshadowed by Two Cuts
While most MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew their distributions for 1Q18, there were two notable distribution cuts.
Are MLPs Really Disappearing?
Are MLPs facing extinction? It seems premature to make the call that we’re seeing a wholesale conversion from the MLP to C-Corp model, but the midstream space is evolving and that has implications for...
Distribution Coverage: Perhaps a Pleasant Surprise?
How do coverage ratios look for AMZI constituents? You may be pleasantly surprised at the data for 4Q17 and 4Q16.