Brookfield Infrastructure Forecasts 10%+ FFO Growth, Boosts Distribution 6%

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Brookfield Infrastructure reported Q4 FFO of $0.87 per unit and raised its annual distribution 6% to $1.82, extending a 17-year increase streak. Management forecasts over 10% FFO growth in 2026 fueled by new investments, a 230 MW AI and data center backlog, and $2.7 billion liquidity.

1. Q4 2025 Performance and Distribution

In Q4 2025, Brookfield Infrastructure delivered FFO of $0.87 per unit and increased its annual distribution by 6% to $1.82, marking the 17th consecutive year of distribution growth and underscoring consistent cash flow generation across utilities, transport, midstream and data segments.

2. 2026 Growth Outlook and AI/Data Exposure

Management identified 2026 as an inflection point, projecting FFO growth exceeding 10% driven by new infrastructure investments coming online and a growing backlog of AI and data center projects totaling approximately 230 MW, including a 55 MW Bloom Energy behind-the-meter power deal for a U.S. data center.

3. Capital Recycling and Financial Position

Brookfield Infrastructure has executed capital recycling efforts such as a $150 million Brazilian transmission sale yielding a 45% IRR and monetization of stabilized North American data centers, while maintaining $2.7 billion in liquidity and a 5% current yield, with valuation still below its long-term mid-range.

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