Which Is a Better Investment, Energy Transfer LP or Sunoco LP Stock?

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Sifting through countless of stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry can be tedious, and sometimes two stocks are just too similar to judge which is the better investment. If you’re on the fence about investing in Sunoco LP or Energy Transfer LP because you’re not sure how they measure up, it’s important to compare them on a few factors before making your decision.

Read on to learn how Sunoco LP and Energy Transfer LP compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.

About Sunoco LP and Energy Transfer LP

Sunoco LP, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the energy infrastructure and distribution of motor fuels in the United States. It operates in three segments: Fuel Distribution, Pipeline Systems, and Terminals. The Fuel Distribution segment distributes motor fuels and other petroleum products, such as propane and lubricating oil to third-party dealers and distributors, independent operators of commission agent locations, other commercial consumers of motor fuel, and retail locations; and leases real estate properties. This segment also offers non-fuel products, including in-store merchandise and company-operated retail stores food services, as well as credit card processing, car washes, lottery, and other services. The Pipeline Systems segment includes an integrated pipeline and terminal network comprising refined product, crude oil, and ammonia pipelines and terminals. The Terminals segment operates transmix processing facilities and refined product terminals; and provides blending, additive injections, handling, and filtering services. The company was formerly known as Susser Petroleum Partners LP and changed its name to Sunoco LP in 2014. Sunoco LP was founded in 1886 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Energy Transfer LP, together with its subsidiaries, provides energy-related services in the United States. It operates through Intrastate Transportation and Storage; Interstate Transportation and Storage; Midstream; Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) and Refined Products Transportation and Services; Crude Oil Transportation and Services; Investment in Sunoco LP; Investment in USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC); and All Other segments. The company owns and operates natural gas transportation pipelines and storage facilities; and approximately 12,200 miles of intrastate natural gas transportation pipelines and 20,090 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines. It also sells natural gas to electric utilities, independent power plants, local distribution and other marketing companies, and industrial end-users. In addition, the company owns and operates natural gas gathering pipelines, processing plants, and treating and conditioning facilities; and natural gas gathering, oil pipeline, and oil stabilization facilities. Further, it owns 5,700 miles of NGL pipelines; NGL fractionation and storage facilities; and other NGL storage assets and terminals. Additionally, the company provides crude oil transportation, terminalling, acquisition, and marketing activities; owns and operates approximately 17,950 miles of crude oil trunk and gathering pipelines; and sells and distributes motor fuels and other petroleum products under the Sunoco and EcoMaxx brands. It also offers natural gas compression; wholesale power trading; and carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal services, as well as manages coal and natural resources properties; sells standing timber; leases coal-related infrastructure facilities; and collects oil and gas royalties. The company was formerly known as Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. and changed its name to Energy Transfer LP in October 2018. Energy Transfer LP was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Latest Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels and Sunoco LP, Energy Transfer LP Stock News

As of November 25, 2025, Sunoco LP had a $10.4 billion market capitalization, compared to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels median of $1.9 million. Sunoco LP’s stock is up 8.8% in 2025, up 2.6% in the previous five trading days and up 1.72% in the past year.

Currently, Sunoco LP’s price-earnings ratio is 18.7. Sunoco LP’s trailing 12-month revenue is $21.9 billion with a 2.6% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 4.9%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $2.604 per share for the current fiscal year. Sunoco LP currently has a 6.7% dividend yield.

As of November 25, 2025, Energy Transfer LP had a $55.9 billion market cap, putting it in the 95th percentile of all stocks. Energy Transfer LP’s stock is down 16.1% in 2025, down 2.9% in the previous five trading days and down 14.23% in the past year.

Currently, Energy Transfer LP’s price-earnings ratio is 13.0. Energy Transfer LP’s trailing 12-month revenue is $79.8 billion with a 5.7% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was -3.9%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $1.337 per share for the current fiscal year. Energy Transfer LP currently has a 8.2% dividend yield.

How We Compare Sunoco LP and Energy Transfer LP Stock Grades

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