-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
ENB posted Q1 adjusted EPS of CAD0.98, beating consensus by CAD0.04, while adjusted EBITDA of CAD5.8B was flat Y/Y and operating cash flow declined 23% to CAD2.3B. Distributable cash flow of CAD3.9B rose 2% Y/Y, demonstrating resilient cash generation despite operational headwinds. The company's diversified portfolio showed mixed segment performance, with Gas Transmission and Gas Distribution & Storage segments posting EBITDA growth of CAD79M and CAD109M, respectively, offsetting Liquids Pipelines segment decline of CAD318M due to higher Mainline earnings sharing and lower Line 9 tolls. Management reaffirmed CY 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA of CAD20.2B-CAD20.8B and DCF per share of CAD5.70-CAD6.10, with 5% annual growth expected beyond 2026. Project backlog expanded to CAD40B, up CAD1B, supporting growth capex of CAD10B-CAD11B annually, while recent project sanctions include the Tres Palacios expansion and Vector Pipeline expansion.