Aug. 19, 2025 1:37 AM ETMPLX LP Common Units (MPLX) StockMPLX1 CommentSymeon Mavroudis575 FollowersSummaryMPLX demonstrates continuous expansion through strategic acquisitions and organic growth and its strong dividend payment policy (7.65% yield).The stock price has increased by 150% during the last five years, while total return, including dividends, reached +300%.The company generated $1.7B in adjusted EBITDA during Q2 2025, while distributable cash flow reached $1.4B and distributed $1B to shareholders, while maintaining leverage below 4x.The company plans to execute a $3.5B acquisition strategy and $1.7B organic investment program while developing new Marcellus and Permian projects and expanding the BANGL pipeline.The company faces several risks because it depends heavily on gas/NGLs and long-term contracts while facing potential costoverruns and global market volatility.Denis Shevchuk/iStock via Getty ImagesThesisMPLX LP (NYSE:MPLX), a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum, posted a second quarter with small but steady improvement in its results, continuing the path of acquisitions and organic growth it has followed in recent years.The message to investors isThis article was written bySymeon Mavroudis575 FollowersMr. Mavroudis is a professional portfolio manager specializing in institutional and private portfolios. He focuses on risk management, which is accompanied by in-depth financial market analysis (fundamental, macro and technical) to control the risk undertaken by the portfolios. He invests in all financial instruments globally (stocks, bonds, fx, commodities), restructuring investment portfolios based on prevailing conditions and the needs of each client-investor. Mr. Mavroudis has successfully navigated all major crises of recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the PSI. He writes daily articles for reputable financial media, appears as a guest commentator on television and online programs, and teaches in educational seminars. He has published three books on investments. He is the CEO of FAST FINANCE Investment Services (registered Greek company by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission). He holds an MSc in Financial and Banking Management (University of Piraeus), an LLM in Law (Athens Law School), and a BSc in Economics (Panteion University), where he graduated as valedictorian. He is a certified portfolio manager by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, a certified analyst for financial instruments or issuers, a certified specialist in derivatives and securities market-making by the Athens Stock Exchange, and a certified derivatives and securities clearing expert by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission. He is also a licensed Class A accountant-tax consultant and member of the Economic Chamber of Greece. By writing on Seeking Alpha, will allow him to engage with a vibrant community of investors and market enthusiasts. His goal is to contribute meaningful perspectives while also learning from others, fostering a space of mutual growth and knowledge sharing.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comment(1)Recommended For You