Top 10 Dividend and Distribution-Paying MLPs
The best MLPs for 2025 providing strong dividends and distributions
Quick Definition: Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are publicly traded partnerships that distribute at least 90% of their income from qualifying sources, like energy infrastructure, to unitholders as tax-advantaged distributions.
The top 10 dividend and distribution-paying MLPs for 2025 are selected for their high yields, financial stability, and strong positions in energy infrastructure. These MLPs provide income-focused investors with attractive, tax-advantaged cash flows and exposure to the energy sector, though they involve tax complexity and market risks.
| # | Ticker | Name | Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IEP | Icahn Enterprises L.P. | 25.71% |
| 2 | DMLP | Dorchester Minerals L.P. | 10.86% |
| 3 | ARLP | Alliance Resource | 10.08% |
| 4 | WES | Western Midstream Partners L.P. | 8.78% |
| 5 | PAA | Plains All American Pipeline L.P. | 8.69% |
| 6 | MPLX | MPLX L.P. | 7.71% |
| 7 | ET | Energy Transfer L.P. | 7.22% |
| 8 | EPD | Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 6.63% |
| 9 | SPH | Suburban Propane Partners L.P. | 6.45% |
| 10 | SUN | Sunoco L.P. | 6.39% |
Yields are subject to change and not guaranteed.