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Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 80,000 miles of gas, refined products, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The company also owns one of the largest portfolios of gas and refined products storage and terminals. Most of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.

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JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $28 to $29.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $29

RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $26 to $27.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $27

During the last three months, 10 analysts shared their evaluations of Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Kinder Morgan, revealing an average target of $30.9, a high estimate of $38.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. This current average has increased by 8.65% from the previous average price target of $28.44. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741003213_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Kinder Morgan is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spiro Dounis</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manav Gupta</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manav Gupta</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kinder Morgan. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Kinder Morgan compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Kinder Morgan's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Kinder Morgan's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Kinder Morgan</h2>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 80,000 miles of gas, refined products, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The company also owns one of the largest portfolios of gas and refined products storage and terminals. Most of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Kinder Morgan's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Kinder Morgan's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.26%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Kinder Morgan's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.63%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kinder Morgan's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.18%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.93%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Kinder Morgan's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.04, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Where Kinder Morgan Stands With Analysts

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen upgrades Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and maintains the price target from $31 to $31.

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Barclays Upgrades Kinder Morgan to Overweight, Maintains Price Target to $31

Michael C Morgan, Director at Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on February 20, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Morgan's decision to sell 160,000 shares of Kinder Morgan was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001506307/000199541025000008//Archives/edgar/data/1506307/000199541025000008/0001995410-25-000008-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $4,295,800.
At Friday morning, Kinder Morgan shares are down by 0.41%, trading at $26.48.
<h3>Get to Know Kinder Morgan Better</h3>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 80,000 miles of gas, refined products, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The company also owns one of the largest portfolios of gas and refined products storage and terminals. Most of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>Key Indicators: Kinder Morgan's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Kinder Morgan's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.26%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 53.98%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Kinder Morgan's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.3.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Kinder Morgan's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.04, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Insights into Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Kinder Morgan's P/E ratio of 22.73 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.91 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 13.46 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Kinder Morgan. Our analysis of options history for Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 9% of traders were bullish, while 81% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $563,125, and 3 were calls, valued at $165,499.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $22.0 to $31.0 for Kinder Morgan over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Kinder Morgan's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Kinder Morgan's whale activity within a strike price range from $22.0 to $31.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Kinder Morgan Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738700122_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>KMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td align="right">254</td>
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<td>KMI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
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<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.59</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$71.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">800</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Kinder Morgan</h3>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
In light of the recent options history for Kinder Morgan, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Kinder Morgan</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,498,922, the price of KMI is down by -0.44%, reaching $27.46.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 71 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Kinder Morgan</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $31.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Kinder Morgan, targeting a price of $31. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Kinder Morgan, which currently sits at a price target of $33. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Kinder Morgan, targeting a price of $28. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has revised its rating downward to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target to $26. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Kinder Morgan with a target price of $38. 
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Note: This story has been updated with additional details on recent moves by tech titans.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclosed</a> a series of new trades as President Donald Trump&#8216;s equations with the leaders of Big Tech companies and other firms evolve during his second term. Greene&#8217;s portfolio shows the addition of 14 stocks and U.S. Treasuries, in a disclosure dated Jan. 27.
What Happened: The Republican politician, Greene, who has been the representative of Georgia&#8217;s 14th congressional district since 2021 has added a total of five lots of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with a transaction value of $1,001-$15,000 each to her portfolio in 2025, with the most recent trade on Jan. 21.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s government trades <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">tracking tool</a>, Taylor Greene also owns two lots of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), with the recent purchase valued at $1,001-$15,000 on Jan. 21.
Whereas, Green purchased Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) for the first time in 2025 on Jan. 21, valued at around $1,001-$15,000, ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision
Here&#8217;s a summary of Greene&#8217;s trades on Jan. 21:
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Eli Lilly And Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
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<td>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>$1,001-$15,000</td>
</tr>
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<td>US Treasury Bills</td>
<td>$50,001-$100,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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While she owned two lots of Palo Alto Networks worth $1,001-$15,000 and one lot of U.S. Treasury bills worth $100,001-$250,000, all other purchases in the list are the most recent, dated Jan. 21.
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Apart, from these stocks, she had investments worth $1,001-$15,000 in three lots of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), and Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) in 2025.
She also held one lot worth $1,001-$15,000 in Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>), and two lots worth the same in United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), in 2025.
Lastly, in 2025, she owned four lots of the same amount in JPMorgan Chase &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Why It Matters: Members of Congress, both senators and representatives must publicly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/government/25/01/43271358/georgia-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-bought-over-1k-worth-of-asml-holding-stock-heres-what-you-">disclose</a> any personal stock trades they make. This means they have to file a report whenever they buy or sell stock.
The STOCK Act, which became law in 2012, requires these reports to be filed within 45 days of the transaction and also mandates monthly disclosures of their financial holdings. This law aims to prevent insider trading by making sure Congress members don&#8217;t use their privileged information for personal profit in the stock market.
Major tech titans, including Tesla&#8217;s Elon Musk, Amazon&#8217;s Jeff Bezos, Meta&#8217;s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple&#8217;s Tim Cook, And Google&#8217;s Sundar Pichai have been visiting President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935628/mark-zuckerberg-meets-donald-trump-at-mar-a-lago-mending-fences-ahead-of-gop-white-house-return">Trump's Mar-a-Lago </a>residence, reportedly seeking to shape future tech policies. 
Following Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, major tech leaders are shifting their strategies to align with the new administration. Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42779753/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-replaces-global-affairs-chief-nick-clegg-with-republican-joel-kaplan-ahead-of-trump-inauguration">appointed Republican</a> Joel Kaplan to lead policy and donated $1 million. Google, Amazon, and Apple followed suit with similar contributions. Microsoft's Satya Nadella, who reportedly gave $500,000 to Trump&#8217;s first inauguration, is also engaging with the new administration to strengthen relations.
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Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $25 to $28.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $28

A January filing shows that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene reported a purchase in Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. The transaction date is listed as January 27, 2025, with the report published on January 27, 2025.
At present, Kinder Morgan shares are trading down 0.93% at $27.2.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Marjorie Taylor Greene conducted 163 trades, totaling more than $1.14 million. The largest of these were in Costco Wholesale and Home Depot stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Marjorie Taylor Greene's most recent trades:
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<td>Adobe</td>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Caterpillar</td>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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<td>Duke Energy</td>
<td>DUK</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2024-12-24</td>
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</table>
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<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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UBS analyst Manav Gupta maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $34 to $38.

UBS Maintains Buy on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $38

Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $25 to $31.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $31

On January 23, Amy W Chronis, Board Member at Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) executed a significant insider buy, as disclosed in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: In a Form 4 filing on Thursday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001506307/000199541025000004//Archives/edgar/data/1506307/000199541025000004/0001995410-25-000004-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, it was disclosed that Chronis bought 8,010 shares of Kinder Morgan, amounting to a total of $250,072.
In the Thursday's morning session, Kinder Morgan's shares are currently trading at $30.21, experiencing a down of 1.84%.
<h3>Delving into Kinder Morgan's Background</h3>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>Key Indicators: Kinder Morgan's Financial Health</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Kinder Morgan's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.32% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 56.45%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Kinder Morgan's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.28.
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</ul>
Debt Management: Kinder Morgan's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.05, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Evaluating Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 26.31 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Kinder Morgan's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 4.53 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Kinder Morgan's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 22.85, Kinder Morgan demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
</li>
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Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Breaking Down the Significance of Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Kinder Morgan Board Member Trades $250K In Company Stock

On January 23, Robert F Vagt, Board Member at Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) executed a significant insider buy, as disclosed in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001506307/000199541025000006//Archives/edgar/data/1506307/000199541025000006/0001995410-25-000006-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday unveiled that Vagt made a notable purchase of 1,610 shares of Kinder Morgan, valuing at $50,264.
Kinder Morgan's shares are actively trading at $30.19, experiencing a down of 1.92% during Thursday's morning session.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Kinder Morgan</h3>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Kinder Morgan's Financials</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Kinder Morgan faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -5.32% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 56.45%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Kinder Morgan's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.28.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, Kinder Morgan adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 26.31 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 4.53 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 22.85 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Noteworthy Insider Activity: Robert F Vagt Invests $50K In Kinder Morgan Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $30 to $33.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $33

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) reported its fourth-quarter financial results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43143866/kinder-morgan-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results">details from the report.</a>&nbsp;
The Details: Kinder Morgan reported quarterly earnings of&nbsp;32&nbsp;cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;33 cents.&nbsp;Quarterly revenue came in at $3.98 billion,&nbsp;which missed the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$4.17 billion and was a&nbsp;decrease from sales of&nbsp;$4.03 billion&nbsp;from the same period last year.
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&#8220;The company enjoyed another exceptional quarter, with very strong operational and financial performance. We continued to internally fund high-quality capital projects while generating cash flow from operations of $1.5 billion and $0.7 billion in free cash flow (FCF) after capital expenditures. With robust market fundamentals and a new administration committed to expediting energy infrastructure projects, the future looks bright,&#8221; said Executive Chairman Richard D. Kinder.
Outlook:&nbsp;Kinder Morgan said it budgeted net income attributable to the company of $2.8 billion for fiscal 2025, up 8% versus 2024 and adjusted EPS of $1.27, up 10% from 2024. Kinder Morgan said it expected to declare dividends of $1.17 per share for 2025, a 2% increase from the dividends declared for 2024.
KMI Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kinder Morgan shares are down 0.55% after-hours at $30.61 Wednesday. 
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Kinder Morgan Stock Dips After Worse-Than-Expected Q4 Results: Details

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) just disclosed its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Kinder Morgan missed estimated earnings by -3.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.32 versus an estimate of $0.33.
Revenue was down $51.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.02, resulting in a 0.0% increase change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Kinder Morgan's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>0.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>0.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>3.97B</td>
<td>4.12B</td>
<td>4.35B</td>
<td>4.41B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>3.70B</td>
<td>3.57B</td>
<td>3.84B</td>
<td>4.04B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Earnings Breakdown: Kinder Morgan Q4

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