Sunoco LP Buyout Triggers Analyst Sentiment While Maintaining Strong Dividend

Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) is one of the 12 Best MLP Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.

The company’s new acquisition agreement has made an impact on the ratings of Parkland Corporation.

Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) is the largest independent fuel distributor in North America and a key midstream energy infrastructure operator. Headquartered in Texas, the company manages over 14,000 miles of pipelines and more than 100 terminals, delivering approximately 9 billion gallons of motor fuel annually. The company’s client base is comprised of dealers and branded partners across 40+ states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico.

On May 4, 2025, Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) agreed to acquire all outstanding common shares of Parkland Corporation. Later, on May 27, 2025, Parkland announced a private consent solicitation to amend the indentures governing its outstanding senior notes with an aim to include Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) and its affiliates as “Qualified Owners” of Parkland.

Multiple analysts downgraded Parkland following this announcement. For instance, BMO Capital downgraded it from Outperform to Market Perform. Meanwhile, the monthly performance of Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) stayed positive with an uptick of 1.23%.

The company offers a dividend yield of 6.70% alongside a consensus Buy rating from analysts, inviting investors with both an attractive yield and confidence from market experts.

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