CEM News and Press, ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. From 04/11/23

2023-04-11 14:57:00 ET Summary Distribution coverage measures the affordability of an MLP’s distribution by comparing distributable cash flow (DCF) to the MLP’s total payout. The focus on distribution coverage has diminished somewhat as other factors have allowed for...

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) announced today the unaudited statement of assets and liabilities, the net asset value and asset coverage ratio of the Fund as of March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the Fund’s net assets were $514.9 million, and its net asset value...

2023-04-05 08:00:00 ET Summary One of the primary attractions of MLP investments is the potential for tax-deferred income. Whether you invest in an MLP directly or invest in an ETF that predominately owns MLPs, a good portion of the distribution you receive is likely to be a tax-d...

2023-04-01 08:00:00 ET Summary MLPs demonstrated their resiliency during March, a month characterized by increased volatility in markets. As the month comes to a close, oil is off around 3% while natural gas prices have fallen roughly 23%. The generous income offered by midstr...

2023-03-22 08:00:00 ET Summary Concerns for the global economy and risk-off sentiment related to bank troubles sent oil prices and energy stocks lower last week. In a tough start to the year for energy, MLPs and midstream stand out for their resilience, supported by attractive div...

2023-03-08 08:00:00 ET Summary Ten energy infrastructure companies collectively spent over $1.4 billion on buybacks in 4Q22, bringing the total buyback spend for the year to approximately $4.5 billion. Over 76% of constituents in the Alerian Midstream Energy Index by weighting cur...

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) announced today the unaudited statement of assets and liabilities, the net asset value and asset coverage ratio of the Fund as of February 28, 2023. As of February 28, 2023, the Fund’s net assets were $525.5 million, and its net asset...

Summary Generally, midstream companies are forecasting modest EBITDA growth in 2023 consistent with the stability of fee-based businesses. Some companies have provided positive long-term outlooks for EBITDA growth, which add important context to the strong dividend trends in midstream. ...

Summary Midstream/MLPs are using their free cash flow to increase their dividends and repurchase equity. On a year-over-year basis, there are more constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index that have raised their payouts compared to last year than maintained. Importantly, ...

Summary The oil macro in 2023 will likely be heavily influenced by headlines related to Russian supply and Chinese demand as the country reopens. US production growth is expected to be modest, as companies practice capital discipline and grapple with service cost inflation. Traditio...