Better Dividend Stock: Kinder Morgan vs. Enterprise Products Partners

If you are looking at Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) and its 4.1% dividend yield, you should also consider Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and its 6.8% distribution yield. But the reason for preferring Enterprise over Kinder Morgan is only partly to do with the yield, particularly if you are a dividend-focused investor. Here's what you need to know to decide between these two midstream giants.From a big-picture perspective, both Kinder Morgan and Enterprise Products Partners operate in the energy sector. This sector is known for being volatile, thanks to the huge impact that oil and natural gas prices have on the financial results of most energy companies. But not all energy companies, since Kinder Morgan and Enterprise are largely toll takers, charging fees for moving oil and natural gas around the world.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool