Informed Investing

OCTOBER 30, 2026

Williams, Energy Transfer and Phillips 66 Just Raised Payouts. Can Cash Flow Keep Up?

Three energy companies—Williams, Energy Transfer, and Phillips 66—recently increased their dividends, signaling board confidence. However, the sustainability of these payouts hinges on cash flow and debt management. Notably, Williams' dividend growth is backed by stable fee-based revenues from its natural gas pipelines, despite...

T Fell 10% on SpaceX's Spectrum Deal. The Dividend Is Covered 2x. The Debt Is the Real Question.

AT&T, primarily a wireless and fiber provider, has faced significant stock declines following SpaceX's $8 billion spectrum acquisition, which intensifies competition in the U.S. mobile market. On October 9, AT&T's stock plummeted nearly 10%, marking its worst day since 2000. Despite a stable dividend of $1.11 annually, AT&T's...

#debt management

Williams, Energy Transfer and Phillips 66 Just Raised Payouts. Can Cash Flow Keep Up?

T Fell 10% on SpaceX's Spectrum Deal. The Dividend Is Covered 2x. The Debt Is the Real Question.