2 Energy Stocks That Offer Stability Amid Market Turmoil
If you feel like you've got whiplash from watching the news around the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, you're not alone. News flow out of the region seems to shift direction daily, and energy prices follow suit. Predicting the next move in such an emotionally charged market is nearly impossible.
For investors looking to stay in the energy sector without betting on volatile commodity prices, two stocks stand out: Enterprise Products Partners(NYSE: EPD) and NextEra Energy(NYSE: NEE). One offers a steady high-yield income stream tied to energy infrastructure, while the other positions you for the growing electricity demand of the future.
Enterprise Products Partners sits squarely in the oil and natural gas midstream space. It moves, stores, and processes these fuels through a vast network of pipelines and facilities, charging fees rather than taking on commodity price risk. As one of North America's largest midstream operators, its revenue depends on volume, not price. In the first quarter of 2026, Enterprise reported record volumes across its processing and storage segments, a clear sign that the business is humming regardless of oil's wild swings.
The real draw for income-focused investors is the 5.5% distribution yield. Enterprise has increased its distribution for 27 consecutive years since going public, backed by an investment-grade balance sheet and a distribution coverage ratio of 1.7x distributable cash flow. It's a boring, reliable income stock that can help you sleep through the noise in crude markets.
NextEra Energy, on the other hand, has little to do with oil and gas. It is the largest regulated utility in the U.S. and also operates one of the world's biggest solar- and wind-based contracted power businesses. Its recent agreement to acquire competitor Dominion Energy(NYSE: D) will expand its footprint into one of the largest data-center markets globally, aligning with surging electricity demand.
NextEra projects that U.S. electricity demand will grow 60% between 2025 and 2045, a dramatic acceleration from the 10% growth seen in the prior two decades. The company is scaling up to meet that demand, while offering a 2.8% dividend yield that has been increased annually for over 25 years. The Dominion deal is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and strengthen NextEra's financial position.
Emotions may be running high in oil markets right now, but you don't have to play that game. Enterprise Products Partners keeps you adjacent to the energy patch with a dependable income stream, while NextEra Energy takes you into the energy future. Both are smart alternatives for investors looking to step away from the dizzying ups and downs of crude.
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Reuben Gregg Brewer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends NextEra Energy. The Motley Fool recommends Dominion Energy and Enterprise Products Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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