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DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2025 – Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN), a key player in the energy infrastructure and fuel distribution sector, has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.9202 per common unit, translating to an annualized rate of $3.6808. This announcement signals a continued commitment to shareholder value, marking a roughly 1.25% increase, or $0.0114 per common unit, compared to the previous quarter ended June 30, 2025.
This fourth consecutive quarterly increase in Sunoco’s distribution underscores the company’s disciplined capital allocation strategy and reinforces its 2025 business outlook, which targets an annual distribution growth rate of at least 5%. Since 2022, Sunoco has boosted distributions by approximately 11%, a clear indication of the Partnership’s focus on returning capital to its unitholders amidst evolving market dynamics.
The distribution is slated for payment on November 19, 2025, to common unitholders of record as of the close of business on October 30, 2025. This move comes at a time when energy companies are under increasing pressure to deliver consistent returns to investors while navigating a complex landscape of fluctuating commodity prices and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Analysts note that Sunoco’s stable performance is linked to its diversified operations, which include a vast network of pipelines and terminals, allowing it to capitalize on both midstream and downstream opportunities. The company’s strategic positioning across more than 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico, further mitigates risk by reducing reliance on any single geographic market.
Sunoco LP operates an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. Augmenting this infrastructure are the Partnership’s fuel distribution activities, which serve approximately 7,400 Sunoco and partner branded locations, alongside independent dealers and commercial clients. The Partnership’s general partner is owned by Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
While Sunoco’s distribution increase is a positive sign, investors should remain mindful of the inherent risks associated with master limited partnerships (MLPs), including commodity price volatility, interest rate sensitivity, and regulatory changes. Further analysis is warranted on Sunoco’s long-term debt profile and its ability to maintain a consistent distribution growth rate in the face of potential economic headwinds.
It’s important to note that this news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future expectations, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect future results, including distribution levels, are detailed in Sunoco’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Partnership does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.
Qualified Notice
This release serves as qualified notice to nominees as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b)(4) and (d). Please note that one hundred percent (100%) of Sunoco LP’s distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of Sunoco LP’s distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Nominees, and not Sunoco LP, are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors. For purposes of Treasury Regulation section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii), brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of the distributions as being in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of determining the amount to withhold.
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