Browse by ▼

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.

  • Propane Picks: The Other Fossil Fuel

    By Reuben Brewer - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH

    The two most notable fossil fuel sources are oil and natural gas. Propane, a third common fossil fuel, is produced from both natural gas processing and crude-oil refining. It's used for far more than just back yard barbecues, and more aggressive income investors should get to know the industry well.

    The Barbecue

    The white container attached to gas barbecue grills is filled with liquefied propane. While it's hard more »

  • Will A New Purchase Set This Company Apart From Competitors?

    By Mike Thiessen - April 8, 2013 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH

    Ferrellgas Partners (NYSE: FGP) is continuing its wild acquisition spree with its purchase of privately held barbecue equipment distributor Mr. Bar-B-Q. The company has now made four sizable acquisitions within the past 12 months and appears poised to continue to expand its brand portfolio and geographic reach with this add-on strategy. However, the Mr. Bar-B-Q acquisition is somewhat notable due to the fact that the target does not have significant more »

  • Will A New Purchase Set This Company Apart From Competitors?

    By Mike Thiessen - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH

    Ferrellgas Partners (NYSE: FGP) is continuing on its wild acquisition spree with its purchase of privately held barbecue equipment distributor Mr. Bar-B-Q. The company has now made four sizable acquisitions within the past 12 months and appears poised to continue to expand its brand portfolio and geographic reach with this add-on strategy. However, the Mr. Bar-B-Q acquisition is somewhat notable due to the fact that the target does not have more »

  • This Natural Gas Distributor Is Growing

    By Damon Churchwell - February 26, 2013 | Tickers: ATO, SPH

    Southwest Gas (NYSE: SWX) is scheduled to report earnings on Feb. 28. In addition to its gas business, the company derives revenue from construction services. The company likely earned about $1.23 in the December quarter, versus $1.19 in the prior-year quarter. What differentiates SWX is its construction business, essentially a piping contracting unit serving utilities.

    Natural Gas Margins Improving

    Although natural gas prices are still weak, SWX is more »

  • A High Flying Utility Dividend

    By Jon Quast - November 29, 2012 | Tickers: APU, AT, CPL, GEN, SPH

    I've been trying to balance out my portfolio lately.  To do that I've been searching high and low, looking dividend payers in the utility sector.  Using a stock screener I looked for the five highest dividend payers in the utility sector with at least $1 billion in market cap.  These are the results I came up with:

    1. GenOn Energy (NYSE: GEN)
    2. Atlantic Power (NYSE: AT)
    3. Suburban Propane Partners more »

  • Is Inergy LP Back in Growth Mode?

    By Reuben Brewer - November 7, 2012 | Tickers: NRGY, SPH

    A recent acquisition at Inergy Midstream LP suggests that Inergy LP may be back on track to grow its business and distribution after a complex transition from a propane focused company to a midstream company.

  • Recent Insider Action in the Propane Market

    By Joshua Bondy - August 28, 2012 | Tickers: APU, FGP, SPH, UGI

    Looking at the actions of insiders is one of the best ways to confirm the direction of a company and its' future stock price. After the great recession of 2008 insiders bought and correctly played the rebound. As they have a first-hand look at the internal workings of their respective companies they have an advantage over the average retail investor. Currently the majority of insiders are selling.  Although they are more »