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Companies Commented On

  • AmeriGas Partners, L.P.
  • Brigus Gold Corp.
  • Capital Product Partners, L.P.
  • Crosstex Energy, L.P.
  • Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P.
  • El Paso Pipeline Partners L.P.
  • Energy Transfer Equity L.P.
  • Energy Transfer Partners L.P.
  • Enterprise GP Holdings, L.P.
  • Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
  • Martin Midstream Partners, L.P.
  • National Fuel Gas Co.
  • Niska Gas Storage Partners, L.L.C.
  • Plains All American Pipeline L.P.
  • Spectra Energy Partners, L.P.
  • Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
  • Targa Resources Corp.
  • Targa Resources Partners, L.P.
  • Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
  • Teekay Offshore Partners L.P.
  • Ucore Rare Metals Inc.
  • Williams Partners L.P.

Kevin Smith

Raymond James

Kevin Smith, who has worked with Raymond James for four years, is an E&P analyst specializing in upstream MLP partnerships. Previously, he worked for Wells Fargo in its E&P Corporate Lending group in Houston, where he was responsible for credit analysis for mid- and large-cap E&P companies. Kevin was a power trader at Reliant Resources for three years. He holds a BBA from Baylor University and an MBA from Texas A&M University.



Recent Interviews

Kevin Smith: Generate Huge Cash Distributions with MLPs and Royalty Trusts (9/15/11) There are few places to hide in turbulent markets, but low bond yields and faltering commercial real estate are driving income investors to U.S. royalty trusts and master limited partnerships (MLPs), where high energy prices are generating huge quarterly cash distributions for shareholders. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Associate Analyst Kevin Smith discusses his favorite names where investors are reaping both income and growth.

Kevin Smith: Yield and Shield Demand Underpinning MLPs (12/7/10) Master limited partnership (MLP) yields are down due to unprecedented investment demand in the space and the bullish distribution growth outlook, according to Raymond James Analyst Kevin Smith. Focusing on upstream MLPs, he says "consolidation is sure to continue." In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Kevin talks about one MLP he rates a strong buy, as well as some others with positive outlooks.

Recent Quotes

"UCU has excellent infrastructure and uranium onsite, which could also be mined." (10/12/11) Ucore Rare Metals Inc. - Matthew Smith, Seeking Alpha More >

"We think LINE will lead the group in distribution growth." (9/15/11) Linn Energy LLC - The Energy Report Interview with Kevin Smith More >