MPLX stock is making headlines amid a spate of midstream dividend hikes, among other reasons. Enthusiasm for natural gas liquids (NGLs) is another reason investors are eyeballing this midstream stock.

FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today announced that the company's 2025 Schedule K-3 investor tax packages reflecting items of international tax relevance are now available on its website, https://www.mplx.com. Investors may select the Investor Data link under the Investors tab or use the following link: https://www.taxpackagesupport.com/mplxlp.

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/PRNewswire/ -- WhiteWater today announced that it, together with Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN), MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX), Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:

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FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) announced today that it has priced $2.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes in an underwritten public offering consisting of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.700% senior notes due 2029, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2032 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2036. MPLX intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to redeem, repay or otherwise extinguish MPLX's outstanding $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due March 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and intends to use the remaining net proceeds for general partnership purposes, which may include capital expenditures and working capital.

MPLX's growth pipeline and rising gas and NGL investments support cash-flow growth, but higher spending and leverage raise execution risks.

MPLX LP delivered a solid Q2, with adjusted EBITDA up 5% and distributions growing 12.5%, confirming its status as a top-tier MLP. Growth is driven by robust natural gas and NGL services, with over 90% of increased capex targeting these segments and multiple projects providing multi-year visibility. Distribution coverage dipped to 1.3x, and leverage rose to 3.7x due to capex ramp-up, but the payout remains stable and is expected to keep growing.

MPLX (MPLX) remains a Strong Buy, with reliable income and visible growth supported by robust project execution and strong demand. Distribution coverage remains healthy at ~1.3x, with a 12.5% distribution growth commitment now extended through 2026 and 2027. Recent distributable cash flow softness is attributed to timing and financing of growth projects, not structural weakness, with leverage at a manageable ~3.7x.

MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) secures 85%–90% of revenues through long-term, fixed-fee contracts and Minimum Volume Commitments (MVCs), providing robust downside protection against commodity volatility. Recent Q2 2026 results showed $1.1B net income, $1.8B adjusted EBITDA, and $1.5B distributable cash flow, supporting robust capital returns. MPLX is executing a $2.4B organic growth plan, expanding Delaware/Marcellus Basin processing, advancing Permian gas egress , and targeting AI/HPC opportunities with an LoI with Marathon Digital.