Kinder Morgan (KMI)


Market Price (8/8/2026): $30.87 | Market Cap: $68.7 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

Kinder Morgan (KMI)


Market Price (8/8/2026): $30.87
Market Cap: $68.7 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 3.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.4%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, CFO LTM is 6.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.2 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include US LNG, Show more.

Key risks
KMI key risks include [1] its significant debt load, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 3.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.4%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, CFO LTM is 6.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.2 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include US LNG, Show more.
4 Key risks
KMI key risks include [1] its significant debt load, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Kinder Morgan (KMI) stock has lost about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Upgraded Full-Year Outlook.

Kinder Morgan delivered record financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), reporting Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.37, which surpassed consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.06 (an 18.3% beat). Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $4.48 billion, an increase of 10.8% year-over-year. Additionally, the company achieved a record Adjusted EBITDA of $2.199 billion for the quarter, up 12% compared to fiscal Q2 2025. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA to be at least 5% above its original budget and Adjusted EPS to be at least 12% above budget, indicating strong operational momentum.

2. Stable Fee-Based Business Model and Substantial Natural Gas Project Backlog.

Kinder Morgan's largely fee-based business model provides stable and predictable cash flows. The company continues to demonstrate growth opportunities through its project backlog, which stood at $9.6 billion at the end of fiscal Q2 2026. A significant portion, approximately 92%, of this backlog is allocated to natural gas projects, with over 60% specifically targeting power generation and local distribution company demand, including growing demand from data centers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Key natural gas infrastructure projects, such as the Gulf Coast Express expansion, which increased natural gas transportation capacity by 570 million cubic feet per day, were placed in service during fiscal Q2 2026.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Kinder Morgan (KMI) stock has lost about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Upgraded Full-Year Outlook.

Kinder Morgan delivered record financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), reporting Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.37, which surpassed consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.06 (an 18.3% beat). Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $4.48 billion, an increase of 10.8% year-over-year. Additionally, the company achieved a record Adjusted EBITDA of $2.199 billion for the quarter, up 12% compared to fiscal Q2 2025. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA to be at least 5% above its original budget and Adjusted EPS to be at least 12% above budget, indicating strong operational momentum.

2. Stable Fee-Based Business Model and Substantial Natural Gas Project Backlog.

Kinder Morgan's largely fee-based business model provides stable and predictable cash flows. The company continues to demonstrate growth opportunities through its project backlog, which stood at $9.6 billion at the end of fiscal Q2 2026. A significant portion, approximately 92%, of this backlog is allocated to natural gas projects, with over 60% specifically targeting power generation and local distribution company demand, including growing demand from data centers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Key natural gas infrastructure projects, such as the Gulf Coast Express expansion, which increased natural gas transportation capacity by 570 million cubic feet per day, were placed in service during fiscal Q2 2026.

3. Balanced Analyst Sentiment and Moderate Price Targets.

Despite Kinder Morgan's strong operational performance and positive outlook, analyst sentiment largely remained neutral during the period. As of July 2026, the stock generally held a "Hold" consensus rating from Wall Street analysts. The median price target ranged from approximately $34.71 to $35.00, suggesting a modest upside from its trading levels of around $32.12-$32.86. This balanced view, with a mix of Buy and Hold ratings, indicated that while the company is fundamentally sound, the market was not anticipating a significant re-rating, thereby contributing to the stock largely maintaining its level.

4. Headwinds from Broader Energy Market Conditions and Elevated Leverage.

While natural gas demand remains robust, the broader energy market experienced some headwinds. Expectations of increasing oil supply and moderating inventory draws led to a forecast for falling Brent crude oil prices, averaging $85 per barrel in June 2026 but projected to fall to $74 per barrel in fiscal Q3 2026. This overall softening in crude oil prices can temper investor enthusiasm for the energy sector. Additionally, Kinder Morgan's elevated net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.6x, despite a recent expansion of its $3.5 billion revolving credit facility, continued to be a consideration for investors, potentially limiting aggressive upward revaluation due to inherent balance sheet risks if market conditions tighten.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.4% change in KMI stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268072026Change
Stock Price ($)32.2730.85-4.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)17,52417,9592.5%
Net Income Margin (%)18.9%19.3%2.1%
P/E Multiple21.719.8-8.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2,2252,2250.0%
Cumulative Contribution-4.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMI-4.4% 
Market (SPY)7.6%-38.6%
Sector (XLE)-3.6%65.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.1% change in KMI stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 16.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120268072026Change
Stock Price ($)29.6430.854.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16,41617,9599.4%
Net Income Margin (%)16.6%19.3%16.2%
P/E Multiple24.219.8-18.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2,2242,2250.0%
Cumulative Contribution4.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMI4.1% 
Market (SPY)12.1%-21.2%
Sector (XLE)13.4%57.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.4% change in KMI stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 13.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258072026Change
Stock Price ($)26.9830.8514.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,96917,95912.5%
Net Income Margin (%)17.1%19.3%13.2%
P/E Multiple22.019.8-10.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2,2222,225-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution14.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMI14.4% 
Market (SPY)23.4%-9.3%
Sector (XLE)35.0%53.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 101.5% change in KMI stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 45.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238072026Change
Stock Price ($)15.3130.85101.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)17,14517,9594.7%
Net Income Margin (%)14.6%19.3%31.8%
P/E Multiple13.619.845.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2,2372,2250.5%
Cumulative Contribution101.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMI101.5% 
Market (SPY)74.9%30.4%
Sector (XLE)43.7%58.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KMI Return24%21%4%64%5%17%215%
Peers Return29%13%5%48%16%13%197%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KMI Win Rate67%67%50%83%58%62% 
Peers Win Rate69%62%54%73%60%59% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KMI Max Drawdown-18%-20%-13%-9%-18%-10% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-25%-17%-11%-12%-11% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: WMB, TRP, WHK, ENB, KMI. See KMI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/7/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventKMIS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-11.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven129 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven122.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven751 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-18.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven36 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-17.6%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven737 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-64.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven180.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven3106 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-68.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven213.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven3187 days15 days

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In The Past

Kinder Morgan's stock fell -6.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventKMIS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven122.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven751 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-64.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven180.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven3106 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-68.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven213.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven3187 days15 days

Compare to WMB, TRP, WHK, ENB, KMI

In The Past

Kinder Morgan's stock fell -6.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.7% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Kinder Morgan (KMI)

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) operates as a leading energy infrastructure company across North America. The company specializes in the ownership and operation of an extensive network of pipelines and terminals, essential for the transportation and storage of various energy-related commodities. Its core business involves facilitating the movement of natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum products, and other critical materials across the continent.

KMI's main services are diversified across four key segments. Through its Natural Gas Pipelines segment, it provides transportation and storage for natural gas, serving utilities, power generators, and industrial users. The Products Pipelines segment handles refined petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel, as well as crude oil and condensates, supporting refiners and fuel distributors. Additionally, the Terminals segment offers storage and handling services for a wide range of liquids, including chemicals and ethanol, and bulk materials like metals and petroleum coke, catering to a diverse industrial customer base.

Beyond these foundational services, KMI's CO2 segment is involved in producing and transporting carbon dioxide, primarily utilized for enhanced oil recovery to maximize crude oil production from mature fields. This segment also includes interests in oil fields and associated pipeline systems. Overall, KMI's vast infrastructure of approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines and 143 terminals plays a crucial role in connecting energy producers with consumers and industrial markets throughout North America.

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Analogy 1: Think of them as the Union Pacific or CSX of energy, transporting vast quantities of oil, natural gas, and refined products across North America through their extensive pipeline network.

Analogy 2: They are like the Amazon Logistics for energy, providing a massive network of pipelines and terminals to move and store everything from natural gas to gasoline and chemicals.

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  • Natural Gas Pipelines: Provides transportation and storage services for natural gas through its extensive pipeline and storage systems.
  • Products Pipelines: Offers transportation services for refined petroleum products, crude oil, and condensate via pipelines.
  • Terminals: Operates facilities for storing and handling various liquid and bulk commodities, including gasoline, diesel fuel, chemicals, and metals.
  • CO2 Production & Transportation: Produces and transports CO2, primarily used for enhanced oil recovery in mature oil fields.
  • Crude Oil Production: Engages in the production of crude oil from its owned and operated oil fields.
  • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) & LNG Facilities: Operates facilities related to the production and handling of Renewable Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas.

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Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) operates as an energy infrastructure company, providing services such as natural gas pipelines, products pipelines, terminals, and CO2 transportation and production. Given the nature of its business, Kinder Morgan sells primarily to other companies, not directly to individual consumers.

Due to the competitive and proprietary nature of the energy infrastructure sector, Kinder Morgan does not typically publicly disclose the names of its specific major customers. Its customer base is broad and diversified, consisting of a wide array of companies across the energy value chain. However, based on the description of its operations, its customers generally fall into the following categories:

  • Upstream Exploration and Production (E&P) Companies: These companies produce crude oil, natural gas, and CO2 and rely on Kinder Morgan's pipelines and gathering systems to transport these raw materials from production fields to processing facilities or market hubs.

  • Midstream and Downstream Companies: This category includes natural gas processors, crude oil refiners, petroleum product marketers, and other midstream operators. They utilize Kinder Morgan's pipelines for transporting refined products (like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel), natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil, as well as its terminals for storage and handling.

  • Natural Gas Utilities and Large Industrial Consumers: Companies involved in distributing natural gas to end-users, as well as large industrial facilities that consume significant volumes of natural gas or other commodities, depend on Kinder Morgan's pipeline network for reliable supply and transportation.

  • Chemical and Commodity Trading Companies: Businesses that produce, consume, or trade bulk liquid and dry commodities (such as chemicals, ethanol, metals, and petroleum coke) leverage Kinder Morgan's terminal facilities for storage, blending, and handling.

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Kimberly Allen Dang, Chief Executive Officer

Kimberly Allen Dang joined Kinder Morgan in 2001. She served as Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2018 and President from 2018 to August 2023, before assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer. Prior to her time at Kinder Morgan, Ms. Dang spent six years in real estate investing at Goldman Sachs.

David P. Michels, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

David P. Michels joined Kinder Morgan in 2012 as Vice President of Finance. He was named Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations in 2013, served as CFO of El Paso Pipeline Partners (a former public subsidiary of Kinder Morgan) from 2013 to 2014, and was appointed CFO of Kinder Morgan in 2018. Before joining Kinder Morgan, Mr. Michels worked in energy investment banking at Barclays and Lehman Brothers, where he advised public and private companies on capital formation, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate strategy. He also had roles at Lukens Energy Group and was part of the analyst and associate program at Enron Corporation.

Richard D. Kinder, Executive Chairman

Richard D. Kinder is the co-founder of Kinder Morgan, Inc., which he established in February 1997 with William V. Morgan. Before co-founding Kinder Morgan, he served as president and Chief Operating Officer of Enron Corporation from 1990 to December 1996. After resigning from Enron, he and William V. Morgan acquired Enron Liquids Pipeline for $40 million, which served as the initial asset for Kinder Morgan. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army.

Dax Sanders, President

Dax Sanders is the President of Kinder Morgan, Inc. He joined Kinder Morgan in 2001. He was named Vice President within the Corporate Development group in 2009 and became head of the Corporate Development group in 2013. Previously, he was also the CFO and a director of Kinder Morgan Canada Limited. Prior to joining Kinder Morgan, he was in the analyst and associate program at Enron Corporation.

James Holland, Chief Operating Officer

James Holland is the Chief Operating Officer for Kinder Morgan, Inc. He has also served as the President of Products Pipelines for the company since July 2017. He has been with Kinder Morgan and its predecessors for several years.

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Here are the key risks to Kinder Morgan's business:
  1. Regulatory and Environmental Challenges: Kinder Morgan operates in a highly regulated industry, making it susceptible to significant risks from evolving environmental policies, pipeline safety standards, and energy legislation. Changes in these regulations can lead to increased compliance costs, delays or denials of new projects, and substantial investments in infrastructure upgrades. The global shift towards a low-carbon economy also presents a long-term risk, as it could reduce demand for traditional energy commodities and increase scrutiny on the company's environmental impact.
  2. Financial Risks Related to Debt and Interest Rates: Kinder Morgan carries a substantial amount of consolidated debt, which exposes the company to financial risk. Rising interest rates can significantly increase borrowing costs, impacting the profitability of capital-intensive projects and its ability to finance operations and strategic initiatives on favorable terms. This substantial debt also makes KMI more vulnerable to adverse economic conditions.
  3. Market Volatility and Competition: While Kinder Morgan's business model is largely fee-based, it is not entirely insulated from the volatility of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) prices. Fluctuations in commodity prices can affect the demand for its services, impact earnings, and potentially influence contract terms. The company also faces robust competition within the midstream sector from both established players and new entrants, which could challenge its market share and profitability.

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The accelerating adoption of electric vehicles poses a clear emerging threat to Kinder Morgan's Products Pipelines and Terminals segments. As electric vehicle sales increase, the demand for refined petroleum products like gasoline and diesel, which KMI transports and stores, is expected to decline over time. This trend mirrors historical examples of new technologies disrupting established markets by directly replacing core products or services.

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For the public company Kinder Morgan (symbol: KMI), here are the addressable markets for its main products or services:

  • Natural Gas Pipelines: This segment includes interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, underground storage systems, natural gas gathering systems, processing and treating facilities, natural gas liquids fractionation facilities, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction and storage facilities.
    • U.S. Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Market: The market size was valued at USD 1,058.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 2,431.55 billion by 2034. (Region: U.S.)
    • North America Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Market: The market is estimated to grow from USD 7.08 billion in 2024 to USD 11.53 billion in 2033. (Region: North America)
    • North America Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Market: The market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 26,615.3 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 44,208.1 million by 2033. (Region: North America)
  • Products Pipelines (refined petroleum products, crude oil, and condensate pipelines): null
  • Terminals (liquids and bulk): This segment includes terminals that store and handle various commodities, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, chemicals, ethanol, metals, and petroleum coke.
    • North America Oil Storage Market: The market size is predicted to reach US$ 816.0 million in 2025 and US$ 1,118.0 million in 2032. (Region: North America)
    • U.S. Bulk Terminals Market: The market was valued at USD 5.1 billion in 2024. (Region: U.S.)
  • CO2 Segment: This segment includes producing, transporting, and marketing CO2 for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), as well as operating renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
    • North America Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Market: The market was valued at approximately USD 22.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 17,991.29 million in 2024 to USD 31,301.06 million by 2032. (Region: North America)
    • North America Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Market: The market reached approximately USD 6.3 billion in 2024. (Region: North America)

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Kinder Morgan (KMI)

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) is strategically positioned to capitalize on several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, primarily centered around its extensive natural gas infrastructure and new energy initiatives.

  1. Surging Demand for Natural Gas Exports, particularly LNG: Kinder Morgan expects significant revenue growth from increased natural gas transportation to support liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities. The company projects U.S. LNG feedgas demand to rise substantially, with KMI playing a crucial role by delivering approximately 40% of natural gas feedstock to U.S. LNG facilities. Long-term contracts to move natural gas to LNG terminals are expected to grow significantly by the end of 2027.
  2. Growing Domestic Natural Gas Consumption (Power Generation and Industrial/Data Centers): The company anticipates increased domestic demand for natural gas, driven by a rise in natural gas-fired power generation, industrial reshoring, and the rapid expansion of data centers fueled by artificial intelligence. This trend is expected to lead to an increase in natural gas demand for power by 3 bcfd by 2030.
  3. Execution of a Robust Natural Gas Project Backlog: Kinder Morgan has a substantial project backlog, totaling around $10 billion, with a significant portion dedicated to natural gas infrastructure. These projects, such as the South System Expansion 4 and Mississippi Crossing, are designed to enhance capacity and address critical supply needs in key markets, contributing to future revenue as they are placed into service.
  4. Investments in Energy Transition Ventures: Kinder Morgan is also focusing on growth from its Energy Transition Ventures group. While the primary focus remains on natural gas, this segment, which includes RNG (renewable natural gas) and LNG facilities, is identified as a primary growth driver alongside natural gas pipelines.

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Share Repurchases

  • Kinder Morgan executed $522 million in annual share buybacks in 2023.
  • The company's annual share buybacks amounted to $7 million in 2024.
  • There were no share buybacks ($0.00) recorded for KMI stock in 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Kinder Morgan's shares outstanding increased by 0.14% to 2.223 billion in 2025 compared to 2024.
  • In 2024, shares outstanding were 2.22 billion, reflecting a 0.63% decline from 2023.
  • On May 1, 2025, KMI issued $1.1 billion of 5.15% senior notes due June 2030 and $750 million of 5.85% senior notes due June 2035 to address outstanding commercial paper and maturing debt, as well as for general corporate purposes.

Outbound Investments

  • In February 2025, Kinder Morgan completed a $640 million acquisition of a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota from Outrigger Energy II LLC, which included a processing facility and a gas-gathering pipeline system.
  • In 2021, the company established its Energy Transition Ventures (ETV) group to explore low-carbon opportunities, making strategic acquisitions in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
  • Kinder Morgan is actively pursuing over $10 billion in potential projects, primarily focused on natural gas, including the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $1.7 billion Trident Intrastate Pipeline in Texas to serve AI data centers.

Capital Expenditures

  • Kinder Morgan's capital expenditures from fiscal years 2021 to 2025 averaged $3.092 billion, peaking at $4.159 billion in 2023 and reaching a 5-year low of $2.108 billion in 2022.
  • For 2026, KMI plans approximately $3.4 billion in discretionary capital expenditures, which will include expansion projects and contributions to joint ventures.
  • These anticipated capital expenditures for 2026 are primarily directed towards expansion projects in the Natural Gas Pipelines business segment, driven by strong natural gas market fundamentals and expected to be funded substantially from internally generated cash flow. The company's project backlog grew to $10 billion by Q4 2025, with roughly 90% of it in natural gas projects, and nearly 60% of that specifically for power generation.

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Financials

KMIWMBTRPWHKENBMedian
NameKinder M.Williams.TC EnergyWhiteHaw.Enbridge  
Mkt Price30.8570.4063.2326.0951.2851.28
Mkt Cap68.686.265.9-112.077.4
Rev LTM17,95912,20415,690-83,49116,824
Op Inc LTM5,2174,6787,062-11,3726,140
FCF LTM3,158-1744,059-1,4652,312
FCF 3Y Avg3,2981,5461,931-4,6322,614
CFO LTM6,5575,9948,634-12,4327,596
CFO 3Y Avg6,2045,6337,849-12,7407,026

Growth & Margins

KMIWMBTRPWHKENBMedian
NameKinder M.Williams.TC EnergyWhiteHaw.Enbridge  
Rev Chg LTM12.5%8.7%9.7%-29.5%11.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.0%2.3%7.0%-23.1%4.7%
Rev Chg Q10.8%9.8%5.7%-97.1%10.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.5%2.3%1.4%-20.9%2.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM18.0%27.5%15.8%-2.0%16.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg7.2%5.5%8.6%-7.7%7.4%
Op Mgn LTM29.0%38.3%45.0%-13.6%33.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg28.3%35.4%43.8%-17.2%31.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.4%1.0%0.2%--2.4%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM36.5%49.1%55.0%-14.9%42.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg37.9%50.0%55.8%-21.5%43.9%
FCF/Rev LTM17.6%-1.4%25.9%-1.8%9.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg20.3%14.5%12.8%-8.9%13.6%

Valuation

KMIWMBTRPWHKENBMedian
NameKinder M.Williams.TC EnergyWhiteHaw.Enbridge  
Mkt Cap68.686.265.9-112.077.4
P/S3.87.14.2-1.34.0
P/Op Inc13.218.49.3-9.811.5
P/EBIT13.215.07.6-8.610.9
P/E19.828.018.3-18.319.1
P/CFO10.514.47.6-9.09.7
Total Yield8.9%6.5%10.9%-12.9%9.9%
Dividend Yield3.8%2.9%5.4%-7.5%4.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.9%2.7%3.2%-5.4%4.3%
D/E0.50.41.0-1.00.7
Net D/E0.50.40.9-1.00.7

Returns

KMIWMBTRPWHKENBMedian
NameKinder M.Williams.TC EnergyWhiteHaw.Enbridge  
1M Rtn-4.1%-6.5%-8.3%-1.9%-6.9%-6.5%
3M Rtn-0.9%-1.4%-1.5%0.3%-3.1%-1.4%
6M Rtn3.0%6.7%7.7%0.3%4.6%4.6%
12M Rtn19.9%25.5%32.6%0.3%15.0%19.9%
3Y Rtn104.1%127.5%127.2%0.3%72.4%104.1%
1M Excs Rtn-6.7%-9.5%-9.8%-2.1%-8.9%-8.9%
3M Excs Rtn-6.9%-8.5%-7.7%-5.4%-9.5%-7.7%
6M Excs Rtn-10.5%-8.2%-6.5%-13.8%-9.9%-9.9%
12M Excs Rtn-2.3%1.6%10.2%-21.9%-7.1%-2.3%
3Y Excs Rtn33.6%63.4%56.5%-71.5%-0.3%33.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Natural Gas Pipelines11,0098,9429,16812,68611,709
Products Pipelines2,6862,9553,0663,4182,245
Terminals2,1042,0221,9171,7921,715
Carbon dioxide (CO2)1,1701,2041,2091,3341,009
Corporate and Eliminations-32-23-26-30-68
Total16,93715,10015,33419,20016,610


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Natural Gas Pipelines52,54650,40249,88347,97847,746
Products Pipelines8,0448,6398,7818,9859,088
Terminals7,9178,0868,2358,3578,513
Carbon dioxide (CO2)3,6083,5833,4973,4492,843
Corporate and Eliminations633697   
Corporate assets  6241,3092,226
Total72,74871,40771,02070,07870,416


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$30.85 
Market Cap ($ Bil)68.6 
First Trading Date02/11/2011 
Distance from 52W High-9.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$31.66$29.99
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-2.6%2.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility21.3%19.7%
Downside Capture-64.82-33.80
Upside Capture-54.83-5.00
Correlation (SPY)-35.1%-8.4%
KMI Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.49-0.50-0.59-0.29-0.130.43
Up Beta0.49-0.88-1.00-0.45-0.330.39
Down Beta-0.040.06-0.140.030.200.77
Up Capture-81%-45%-51%-16%-4%13%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days11223169135400
Down Capture-103%-78%-80%-62%-53%31%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11213257114341

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMI
KMI20.0%19.7%0.81-
Sector ETF (XLE)39.2%21.1%1.4654.0%
Equity (SPY)23.3%12.8%1.36-9.0%
Gold (GLD)28.5%28.4%0.87-1.4%
Commodities (DBC)32.9%19.8%1.3219.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.8%0.7221.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.2%42.9%-1.231.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMI
KMI18.4%22.4%0.70-
Sector ETF (XLE)22.6%25.8%0.7869.7%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.2%0.6141.6%
Gold (GLD)18.6%18.6%0.8112.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%19.6%0.3139.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0243.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.8%53.0%0.3517.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMI
KMI9.8%27.4%0.38-
Sector ETF (XLE)9.9%29.6%0.3777.3%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7353.5%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.2%0.619.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%18.0%0.3342.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.2052.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.2%66.2%0.9814.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity45.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 63020262.5%
Average Daily Volume7.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6
Basic Shares Quantity2,225.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/3/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/22/20260.9%-2.0% 
4/22/2026-0.3%0.1%6.3%
1/21/20263.9%5.2%15.6%
10/22/2025-4.8%-6.0%-2.0%
7/16/2025-1.5%-3.9%-2.8%
4/16/20250.6%-0.3%5.4%
1/22/2025-1.0%-11.3%-13.3%
10/16/2024-0.4%-0.6%8.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11912
# Negative131511
Median Positive2.0%3.8%7.4%
Median Negative-1.5%-3.8%-2.4%
Max Positive3.9%5.9%17.5%
Max Negative-6.0%-11.3%-13.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/22/20260.9%-2.0% 
4/22/2026-0.3%0.1%6.3%
1/21/20263.9%5.2%15.6%
10/22/2025-4.8%-6.0%-2.0%
7/16/2025-1.5%-3.9%-2.8%
4/16/20250.6%-0.3%5.4%
1/22/2025-1.0%-11.3%-13.3%
10/16/2024-0.4%-0.6%8.6%
7/17/20242.5%2.5%4.2%
4/17/20242.5%5.9%12.1%
1/17/2024-1.4%-3.8%-1.8%
10/18/2023-0.8%-2.0%-0.1%
7/19/20232.0%3.8%1.9%
4/19/2023-1.4%-2.2%-4.6%
1/18/20232.1%0.5%0.0%
10/19/2022-4.8%-1.4%3.3%
7/20/20222.0%4.3%11.0%
4/20/20220.1%-6.9%-2.4%
1/19/20220.0%0.5%-2.3%
10/20/2021-6.0%-7.2%-11.3%
7/21/2021-2.1%-0.4%-9.6%
4/21/2021-2.0%4.5%13.8%
1/20/2021-2.1%-4.9%-2.3%
10/21/20203.4%-5.6%17.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11912
# Negative131511
Median Positive2.0%3.8%7.4%
Median Negative-1.5%-3.8%-2.4%
Max Positive3.9%5.9%17.5%
Max Negative-6.0%-11.3%-13.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/24/202610-Q
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/18/202510-Q
03/31/202504/18/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202410/18/202410-Q
06/30/202407/19/202410-Q
03/31/202404/19/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/23/202310-Q
06/30/202307/21/202310-Q
03/31/202304/21/202310-Q
12/31/202202/08/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
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06/30/202607/24/202610-Q
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/18/202510-Q
03/31/202504/18/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202410/18/202410-Q
06/30/202407/19/202410-Q
03/31/202404/19/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/23/202310-Q
06/30/202307/21/202310-Q
03/31/202304/21/202310-Q
12/31/202202/08/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
06/30/202207/22/202210-Q
03/31/202204/22/202210-Q
12/31/202102/07/202210-K
09/30/202110/22/202110-Q
06/30/202107/23/202110-Q
03/31/202104/23/202110-Q
12/31/202002/05/202110-K
09/30/202010/23/202010-Q
06/30/202007/27/202010-Q
03/31/202004/29/202010-Q
12/31/201902/12/202010-K
09/30/201910/21/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/23/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Income Attributable to KMI 3.10 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 3.10 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS 1.36 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.36 for 2026
2026 Dividends per share 1.19 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.19 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 8.60 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 8.60 Bil for 2026
2026 Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA 3.8 0 AffirmedGuidance: 3.8 for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Income 3.10 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 3.10 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS 1.36 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.36 for 2026
2026 Dividends 1.19 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.19 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 8.60 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 8.60 Bil for 2026
2026 Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA 3.8    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/21/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Income 3.10 Bil 10.7% Higher NewActual: 2.80 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS 1.36 7.1% Higher NewActual: 1.27 for 2025
2026 Dividends 1.19 1.7% Higher NewActual: 1.17 for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 8.60 Bil 3.6% Higher NewActual: 8.30 Bil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/22/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Net Income 2.80 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 2.80 Bil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EPS 1.27 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.27 for 2025
2025 Dividends 1.17 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.17 for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA 8.30 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 8.30 Bil for 2025
2025 Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA 3.8    

Insider Activity

Updated 8/3/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell720202632.521,55050,4001,306,916Form
2Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell706202631.906,166196,7205,238,892Form
3Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell617202631.441,55048,7271,312,275Form
4Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell605202631.836,166196,2645,423,004Form
5Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell519202633.651,55052,1511,456,636Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell720202632.521,55050,4001,306,916Form
2Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell706202631.906,166196,7205,238,892Form
3Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell617202631.441,55048,7271,312,275Form
4Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell605202631.836,166196,2645,423,004Form
5Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell519202633.651,55052,1511,456,636Form
6Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell505202632.416,166199,8405,721,661Form
7Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell417202631.721,55049,1681,422,465Form
8Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell406202632.936,166203,0716,017,239Form
9Garthwaite, Michael PVP (Pres., Products Pipelines)DirectSell316202633.301,55051,6091,544,701Form
10Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell305202633.676,166207,6406,360,265Form
11Ashley, Anthony BVP (President, CO2 and ETV)DirectSell218202631.958,000255,5603,199,164Form
12Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell205202630.096,166185,5235,868,303Form
13Smith, William A DirectBuy203202629.753,00089,236924,695Form
14Michels, David PatrickVP and Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell126202630.0020,000600,0004,182,840Form
15Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell105202627.496,166169,4915,530,696Form
16Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell1208202527.816,166171,4765,766,960Form
17Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell1110202527.006,166166,4825,765,472Form
18Chronis, Amy W DirectBuy1103202526.233,80099,6551,024,112Form
19Chronis, Amy W DirectBuy1103202526.2648712,788925,663Form
20Kinder, Richard DExecutive ChairmanDirectBuy1028202525.961,000,00025,964,9006,392,879,124Form
21Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell1006202528.176,166173,7096,189,445Form
22Grahmann, Kevin PV.P., Corporate DevelopmentDirectSell916202527.6123,867658,9081,619,263Form
23Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell908202527.006,166166,4826,098,436Form
24Sanders, DaxExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell813202527.0530,127814,9997,899,213Form
25Schlosser, John WV.P. (President, Terminals)DirectSell805202527.806,166171,4466,451,705Form
26Michels, David PatrickVP and Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell804202528.1940,0001,127,7164,494,738Form
27Mody, Sital KV.P. (Pres.,Nat Gas Pipelines)DirectSell804202527.9645,549  Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 8, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
59 North Capital Management, LP$354.2 Mil10.6%17TRIM -7.1%13F
RR Advisors, LLC$28.7 Mil8.0%27TRIM -9.5%13F
Bruni J V & Co /Co$49.9 Mil5.2%31Hold13F
Randolph Co Inc$38.4 Mil3.7%43Hold13F
Sound Shore Management Inc /CT/$64.2 Mil2.2%40TRIM -43.5%13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$8.5 Mil2.1%45TRIM -60.5%13F
Partners Group Holding AG$8.8 Mil0.7%50TRIM -10.1%13F
Resolution Capital Ltd$18.2 Mil0.4%40ADD +6.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Resolution Capital Ltd$18.2 Mil0.4%40ADD +6.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Loews Corp$22.0 Mil0.2%26ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Sourcerock Group LLC$5.5 Mil0.3%36ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$8.5 Mil2.1%45TRIM -60.5%Mar 31, 202613F
Sound Shore Management Inc /CT/$64.2 Mil2.2%40TRIM -43.5%Mar 31, 202613F
Partners Group Holding AG$8.8 Mil0.7%50TRIM -10.1%Mar 31, 202613F
RR Advisors, LLC$28.7 Mil8.0%27TRIM -9.5%Mar 31, 202613F
59 North Capital Management, LP$354.2 Mil10.6%17TRIM -7.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
59 North Capital Management, LP$354.2 Mil10.6%17TRIM -7.1%13F
Sound Shore Management Inc /CT/$64.2 Mil2.2%40TRIM -43.5%13F
Bruni J V & Co /Co$49.9 Mil5.2%31Hold13F
Randolph Co Inc$38.4 Mil3.7%43Hold13F
RR Advisors, LLC$28.7 Mil8.0%27TRIM -9.5%13F
Resolution Capital Ltd$18.2 Mil0.4%40ADD +6.9%13F
Partners Group Holding AG$8.8 Mil0.7%50TRIM -10.1%13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$8.5 Mil2.1%45TRIM -60.5%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/7/2026