Enbridge's 4Q Ebitda likely increased by the high teens percentage, pushing 2024's total to the top of the guidance range of C$17.7-C$18.3 billion. The expansion was fueled primarily by the first full quarter of all three US gas utility acquisitions from Dominion after the PSNC deal closed on Oct. 1, propelling the Gas Distribution segment. Improved Mainline tolls following the July 1 hike may have mitigated pressure on Liquids Ebitda, and contributions from the 1H renewable natural gas and Whistler Parent joint-venture deals probably supported solid Gas Transmission cash-flow growth. US dollar strength likely aided both segments. Distributable cash flow expansion in 4Q might have trailed Ebitda growth due partly to higher interest expense, taxes and maintenance capital. All-in, we would not expect problems this quarter. The stock is up 50% in the past year, with falling interest rates the main driver. We would not expect this type of gain in 2025, but we would not be too concerned here, either. The dividend was raised in December and decent overall slow growth can still be expected.
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