My 1 Favorite Income Stock to Buy Right Now in the Energy Sector Courtney Carlsen, The Motley Fool Sat, January 24, 2026 at 11:06 PM GMT+5:30 4 min read ET Key Points MLPs can be good for dividends because they generate steady cash flow from long-term contracts and pass a majority of profits directly to investors through regular distributions. Energy Transfer is an MLP and pipeline operator with a 7.5% dividend yield. The company has secured contracts with hyperscalers that are looking to secure fuel for their growing data centers.