10 Best Up and Coming Energy Stocks to Buy

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1. DT Midstream Inc. (NYSE:DTM)

DT Midstream Inc. (NYSE:DTM) is one of the best up and coming energy stocks to buy. On February 19, DT Midstream reported financial results for 2025, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $1.138 billion, which was a 17% increase year-over-year. This growth was driven by the Pipeline segment, which now accounts for 70% of the company’s business, up from 50% at the time of its spin-off five years ago. Key operational milestones included the early completion of the LEAP Phase 4 expansion and the integration of the Midwestern pipeline assets, contributing to record-high throughput across the company’s footprint.

The company expanded its growth outlook, increasing its five-year organic project backlog by 50% to $3.4 billion, with $1.6 billion already committed. New final investment decisions/FID were announced for a Viking pipeline expansion in North Dakota and a modernization program for the Midwestern pipeline. Additionally, the Vector and Millennium pipelines are advancing toward FID following successful open seasons and contractual support from utilities.

Management noted that these investments are supported by strong natural gas demand from LNG exports and the rapid development of data centers and power generation in the Upper Midwest. For 2026, DT Midstream Inc. (NYSE:DTM) established an adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $1.155 to $1.225 billion, while also raising its quarterly dividend by 7.3% to $0.88 per share.

DT Midstream Inc. (NYSE:DTM), together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated natural gas services in the US. The company operates in two segments: Pipeline and Gathering.

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