Two pipelines with high, sustainable yields

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Most of Pembina’s and South Bow’s pipelines operate under long-term contracts. That helps lower their risk in today’s uncertain economy. It also results in high, sustainable dividend yields for shareholders. At the same time, that dependable income bolsters their appeal and supports their share prices. PEMBINA PIPELINE, $58.54, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol PPL; Shares outstanding: 580.6 million; Market cap: $33.7 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 4.7%; www.pembina.com) is an energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America’s energy industry for 70 years. Pembina owns an integrated network of oil and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Pembina’s revenue in the quarter ended December 31, 2024, rose 21.1%, to $1.38 billion from $1.14 billion a year earlier. Cash flow also increased 23.4%, to $922 million from $747 million; cash flow per share rose 16.9%, to $1.59 from $1.36, on more shares outstanding. PGI—Pembina’s joint venture…