Is This High-Yield Stock a Debt Time Bomb?

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down how one of their favorite stocks, Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), has taken on more debt leverage in recent years ahead of new renewable energy investments coming online and generating a return, why they aren't concerned for now, and what it would take for that to change.

*Stock prices used were from the morning of Jun. 12, 2025. The video was published on Jun. 21, 2025.

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Jason Hall has positions in Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners and has the following options: long January 2026 $22.50 calls on Brookfield Renewable Partners and short January 2026 $20 puts on Brookfield Renewable Partners. Tyler Crowe has positions in Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.