Barclays raised its price target on Energy Transfer shares from $22 to $25, maintaining an "overweight" rating, while Stifel Nicolaus increased its target from $21 to $23 with a "buy" rating. UBS and Citigroup also reiterated "buy" ratings, contributing to a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $22.09. Institutional investors, including HSBC Holdings, have recently increased their stakes, reflecting growing confidence in the company, which operates extensive natural gas pipelines and storage facilities.