Energy Transfer Partners (ETP)

Our Underperform recommendation on Energy Transfer Partners (ETP - Analyst Report) units takes into account the bearish outlook for pipeline operators. While the partnership's liquidity position is sound, we continue to believe that the near- to medium-term outlook for its natural gas gathering and processing business remains weak.

Weighed down by these factors, Energy Transfer posted a third-quarter 2009 loss. The partnership's low growth and seasonal propane business also remain a major liability, in our view.

Given these headwinds, we expect Energy Transfer units to be under pressure in the medium- to long-term. The partnership's discounted valuation relative to the pipeline MLP group reflects its heightened risk profile.

Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) : FULL ANALYST REPORT

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