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2 High-Yield Energy Dividend Stocks to Buy in September With Dividends You Can Count On

Energy Transfer (ET) and Kinder Morgan (KMI) are highlighted as high-yield dividend stocks. ET reported Q2 2026 revenue of $34.3B, up 78% YoY, with a 6.32% dividend yield. KMI reported Q2 revenue of $4.48B, up 10% YoY, with a 3.77% dividend yield. Both companies benefit from long-term contracts and energy demand.

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Published Sep 21, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ETBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Both firms show robust revenue growth, supporting dividend sustainability, but face demand and regulatory risks.

02

Market read

Earnings beats and high yields make these stocks attractive for income investors, though sector risks remain.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory or macro‑energy demand headwinds could pressure future cash flow.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑Q2 earnings release

Background

The article highlights two midstream energy companies with strong dividend yields and recent earnings beats.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ETBullishMedium confidence
Context

Energy Transfer reported Q2 2026 revenue of $34.3 bn, up 78% YoY, beating estimates.

Expected impact

Potential upside as investors seek yield and growth.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth and raised guidance suggest continued cash flow for dividend payouts.

$KMIBullishMedium confidence
Context

Kinder Morgan posted Q2 earnings beat with $4.48 bn revenue, up 10% YoY, and a 13.9% YTD gain.

Expected impact

Likely modest upside or stabilization pending further guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Beat supports dividend sustainability, though recent price momentum has faded.

Market effects

Midstream energy dividend appeal may attract income‑focused investors.

U.S. energy infrastructure sector could see modest inflows.

Limited to investors tracking high‑yield energy stocks.

Counterpoint

Rising yields may mask underlying demand risks if energy consumption slows.

Key entities

  • Energy Transfer

    Midstream energy MLP with 140,000 miles of pipelines.

  • Kinder Morgan

    Midstream energy infrastructure operator.

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