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Reasons to Add Delek Logistics (DKL) to Your Portfolio Now

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Delek Logistics LP (DKL - Free Report) owns and operates a system of crude as well as refined product transportation pipelines, along with terminaling and storage facilities.

Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock a strong investment pick at the moment. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Upward Revision in Estimates

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2020 earnings per unit has increased 33% in the past 60 days to $4.11.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2021 earnings is pegged at $4.75 per unit, which improved 29.8% in the past 60 days.

Surprise History

Delek Logistics’ trailing four-quarter earnings surprise is 11.01%, on average.

Minimum Volume Commitments

Delek Logistics stands to benefit from the existing multi-year contracts with customers having firm commitments. At the end of second-quarter 2020, nearly 92% of its existing contracts had duration of more than three years, which provided ample earnings visibility amid this unprecedented economic crisis.

Joint Venture & Drop Down

Last year, Delek Logistics entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Plains Pipeline, L.P. (PAA - Free Report) for the Red River Pipeline. The JV is supporting its initiative to grow the midstream business, while increasing crude oil sourcing flexibility.

Delek Holdings (DK - Free Report) has granted the firm a right of first offer on certain logistics assets. It dropped the Big Spring Gathering System and trucking assets to Delek Logistics in first-half 2020. These will be accretive to Delek Logistics’ bottom line.

Price Performance

Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 12.1% against the industry’s decline of 46.4%.

Another Stock to Consider

Another top-ranked stock in the same space is TC Pipelines LP , currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). TC Pipelines delivered an average earnings surprise of 19.3% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2020 earnings has moved up 4.2% in the past 60 days.

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