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Kinder Morgan

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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Goldman Sachs analyst John Mackay shared views on Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), which reported first-quarter earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44852989/kinder-morgan-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-forward-guidance-our-company-can-be-a-safe-haven-during-the-storm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Wednesday after market close</a>.
The energy infrastructure company reported revenue of $4.24 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $4.08 billion, and adjusted quarterly earnings of 34 cents per share, which fell short of analyst estimates of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">35 cents per share</a>.
Kinder Morgan expects full-year 2025 earnings of $1.27 per share versus&nbsp;Benzinga Pro&nbsp;estimates of $1.28 per share and net income attributable to the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">to be up 8% compared to 2024</a>.
Mackay writes that weaker-than-expected product performance, largely due to maintenance on a condensate splitter, contributed to the earnings shortfall, though the gas business remains healthy.
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Management expressed confidence in achieving its full-year 2025 EBITDA target of approximately $8.35 billion, even in a less favorable economic environment (vs. GS estimates: $8.32 billion; consensus: $8.37 billion), the analyst notes.
Overall, the analyst believes that the reaffirmed EBITDA outlook, growing backlog, and strong demand signals paint a constructive picture.
Mackay says that for the rest of the year, key areas of focus include how the broader economic environment aligns with what was originally factored into company guidance, especially given recent pricing trends that show strength. At the same time, future commodity prices and volumes could soften.
Attention will also be on upcoming announcements for both smaller and larger-scale projects, with interest in how these initiatives progress in the near term, adds the analyst.
The analyst reiterated a Buy rating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price target of $31</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock through the Global X MLP &amp; Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLPX#NYSE">MLPX</a>) and the Ultimus Managers Trust Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDST#NYSE">MDST</a>).
Price Action: KMI shares are up 1.86% at $27.45 at the last check Thursday.
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Kinder Morgan's Backlog And Demand Trends Keep 2025 EBITDA On Track, Says Goldman

Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) reported first-quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key details <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44851818/kinder-morgan-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results">from the quarter</a>.
Q1 Earnings: Kinder Morgan reported first-quarter revenue of $4.24 billion, missing the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate</a>&nbsp;of $4.08 billion, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The energy infrastructure company reported adjusted quarterly earnings of 34 cents per share, missing analyst estimates of 35 cents per share.
Kinder Morgan reported first-quarter net income attributable to the company of $717 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $2.16 billion, up 1% year-over-year.
The company highlighted 8% backlog growth, driven by strong natural gas demand. Kinder Morgan noted that it&#8217;s actively pursuing &#8220;well over&#8221; 5 billion cubic feet per day of opportunities to serve the natural gas power generation sector.
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The company&#8217;s board approved a cash dividend of $0.2925&nbsp;per share for the&nbsp;first quarter, payable on May 15 to shareholders of record as of April 30. Kinder Morgan expects to declare dividends of $1.17 per share in total for 2025. 
&#8220;Obviously we are going through turbulent times, with some voicing fears of an economic downturn. History shows that our company is largely insulated against temporary volatility, due to our time-tested business model structured around long-term take-or-pay, fee-based contracts with credit-worthy customers. As has been the case in past periods of economic instability, our company can be a safe haven during the storm,&#8221; said Richard Kinder, executive chairman of Kinder Morgan.
&#8220;Looking past this temporary turbulence, we see a bright future based on robust market fundamentals combined with regulatory relief and a commitment to expediting energy infrastructure projects at the federal level.&#8221;
Guidance: Kinder Morgan expects full-year 2025 earnings of $1.27 per share versus <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> estimates of $1.28 per share. Kinder Morgan expects full-year net income attributable to the company to be up 8% compared to 2024. 
Kinder Morgan executives will further discuss the quarter on a conference call with investors and analysts at 4:30 p.m. ET.
KMI Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/kmi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kinder Morgan shares</a> were up 0.37% after hours, trading at $27.105 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Kinder Morgan Q1 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Miss, Forward Guidance — 'Our Company Can Be A Safe Haven During The Storm'

2025 Outlook
For 2025, KMI budgeted net income attributable to KMI of $2.8 billion, up 8% versus 2024 and Adjusted EPS of $1.27, up 10% from 2024. KMI expects to declare dividends of $1.17 per share for 2025, a 2% increase from the dividends declared for 2024. The company also budgeted 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 billion, up 4% versus 2024, and to end 2025 with a Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.8 times. These amounts do not include contributions from the Outrigger Energy II acquisition discussed below. We currently expect to exceed budget by at least the contributions from the Outrigger acquisition.
The budget assumes average annual prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil and Henry Hub natural gas of $68 per barrel and $3.00 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), respectively, consistent with the published forward curve available during the company's annual budget process.
This press release includes Adjusted Net Income Attributable to KMI, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Segment EBDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt, FCF and Project EBITDA, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures. For descriptions of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to the most comparable measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables accompanying our preliminary financial statements.

Kinder Morgan Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $1.27 Vs $1.28 Est.

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.35 by 2.86 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.24 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.08 billion by 4.05 percent. This is a 10.39 percent increase over sales of $3.84 billion the same period last year.

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Kinder Morgan Q1 Adj $0.34 Misses $0.35 Estimate, Sales $4.24B Beat $4.08B Estimate

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kmi/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, April 16.</a>
Analysts expect the Houston, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at 36 cents per share, up from 34 cents per share in the year-ago period. Kinder Morgan projects to report quarterly revenue at $4.03 billion, compared to $3.84 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Jan. 22, Kinder Morgan reported quarterly earnings of 32 cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 33 cents.
Kinder Morgan shares gained 1.6% to close at $27.22 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $28 to $29 on March 5, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Theresa Chen upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight with a price target of $31 on March 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $25 to $28 on Jan. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $30 to $33 on Jan. 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst John Mackay maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $26 to $29 on Nov. 26, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
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Considering buying KMI stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 16, 2025

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-04-16. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Kinder Morgan to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35.
The market awaits Kinder Morgan's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.01 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.97% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Kinder Morgan's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.34</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.34</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
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<h3>Performance of Kinder Morgan Shares</h3>
Shares of Kinder Morgan were trading at $26.8 as of April 14. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 54.39%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on Kinder Morgan</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Kinder Morgan.
Analysts have provided Kinder Morgan with 8 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $31.0, suggesting a potential 15.67% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Energy Transfer, Enterprise Prods Partners and ONEOK, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Energy Transfer, with an average 1-year price target of $23.5, suggesting a potential 12.31% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Enterprise Prods Partners, with an average 1-year price target of $37.0, suggesting a potential 38.06% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for ONEOK, with an average 1-year price target of $108.83, suggesting a potential 306.08% upside.</li>
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<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Energy Transfer, Enterprise Prods Partners and ONEOK, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Kinder Morgan</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-1.26%</td>
<td>$2.15B</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
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<td>Energy Transfer</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>$4.01B</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
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<td>Enterprise Prods Partners</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-2.88%</td>
<td>$1.93B</td>
<td>5.48%</td>
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<td>ONEOK</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>33.72%</td>
<td>$2.16B</td>
<td>5.44%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Kinder Morgan ranks in the middle for consensus rating. It ranks at the bottom for revenue growth. It is at the top for gross profit. It is at the bottom for return on equity.
<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>Understanding the Numbers: Kinder Morgan's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: Kinder Morgan's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.26%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Kinder Morgan's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 16.63%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kinder Morgan's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.18%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
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: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.04.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Kinder Morgan visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Goldman Sachs analyst John Mackay <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated a Buy </a>rating on Thursday on the shares of Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a price forecast of $31.00.
The analyst anticipates first-quarter EBITDA of $2.18 billion, slightly above consensus estimates of $2.14 billion and company guidance of $2.17 billion.
Analysts project EBDA of $1.54 billion in the first-quarter, up from $1.43 billion in fourth-quarter FY24, driven by contributions from the Outrigger acquisition, higher natural gas prices, and seasonal marketing benefits.
Given stronger LNG demand and an improving gas macro environment, this quarter marks a shift where market fundamentals support execution, unlike 2024, when lower commodity prices posed challenges.
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Kinder Morgan anticipates the first-quarter to benefit from higher commodity prices, marking a shift after four consecutive quarters of weaker-than-expected pricing in FY24.
While only 5% of KMI&#8217;s business is directly impacted by commodity fluctuations, improved gas and crude pricing could provide a $50 million tailwind, partially offset by weaker D3 RIN prices, which may result in a $25 million headwind if trends persist.
Kinder sees substantial natural gas demand growth between 2024 and 2030, with LNG exports accounting for most of the projected increase.
While power sector growth and coal-to-gas switching contribute, LNG remains the dominant driver. KMI&#8217;s 45-50% market share in LNG exports and power plant connections position it to capitalize on expansion, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, and the southern U.S.
The company is expected to shift its focus from large-scale projects to smaller sized developments in the coming months.
While 2024 saw billion-dollar projects like SSE4, MSX, and Trident, future announcements will likely range from hundreds of millions to $500 million.
Larger expansions, such as scaling up Trident&#8217;s capacity, remain possibilities, with updates expected throughout 2025, noted the analyst.
Price Action: KMI shares traded lower by 0.30% at $28.15 at last check Friday.
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Investing can feel like walking a tightrope for some, especially if they are not enjoying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44402198/aggressive-trader-with-nearly-1m-in-play-bets-big-on-market-drop-what-if-we-dont-get-there-reddit-debates-his-high-risk-strategy">high-risk</a> bets. For many investors, the dream is to grow their money steadily and reliably so they won&#8217;t be kept at night worrying about market crashes.
That&#8217;s why so many risk-averse investors turn to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> assets, be it stocks or ETFs. Dividend-focused holdings offer a tangible return while still providing possible growth in the long run. Still, even within this safer zone of investing, choices can be daunting.
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That is exactly what a Reddit user is faced with. The investor has done his homework, comparing two popular ETFs, Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), and found that their performance is 97% correlated.
&#8220;After carefully doing a correlation function against SCHD, the results were 97% correlation (same market directions) for the last 5 years. Buying SCHD will double my quarterly income by almost 2x more than VOO. But then again, 3+ years has a higher percentage gain for VOO over SCHD. I know the underlying assets are different between these ETFs and the fee is lower in favor of VOO. What would you do?&#8221; he wrote.
He aims to generate $1,000 per month in dividend income and he's also cautious about locking the funds away in tax-deferred accounts, preferring to have control over his investments. The investor is also holding Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>)​ but says it doesn&#8217;t have great growth, so he&#8217;s wondering which of the two ETFs he should go with.
Trending: If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/arrived-private-credit-fund">7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it</a>?
The Reddit community has shared insights and advice in the comments, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
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Why Not Both?
Many Redditors argued that since both ETFs are highly correlated but serve slightly different purposes, splitting the investment between the two makes sense.
&#8220;Split the total investment between both and just enjoy the gains and that you aren&#8217;t putting everything into just one ETF,&#8221; a Reddit user suggested.
A commenter pointed out that investing in both ETFs will secure the poster&#8217;s portfolio because, if one ETF goes down, he has the other as backup.
&#8220;If one sector of the market does poorly, you can rely on the other for growth. If done right, both would still pay in dividends, you&#8217;ll just have good growth overall. Plus, if for whatever reason you need to liquidate the asset in the poor-performing market sector, you&#8217;ll have the backup,&#8221; he said.
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SCHD All The Way
Most commenters in the thread pushed for SCHD as the better choice, especially since the investor mentioned he's focused on generating dividend income.
&#8220;Just go with SCHD. There are YouTube videos out there that cover the long-term results of all these different funds and even compare them. SCHD blows the others away,&#8221; a user wrote.
&#8220;SCHD over VOO any day,&#8221; another suggestion reads.
A Redditor recommended the poster go with VOO if he&#8217;s looking at the total returns, but if he&#8217;s focused on dividends, he should choose SCHD.
&#8220;If the goal is total return, I&#8217;d go with VOO; if the goal is dividend income, I&#8217;d go with SCHD,&#8221; he said.
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Consider Alternative Holdings
While most comments revolved around SCHD and VOO, several Redditors mentioned alternative assets, both high-yield plays and growth-oriented holdings.
&#8220;Have you considered [AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: MITT] or QYLD? Both these stocks have double-digit dividends,&#8221; a commenter asked.
&#8220;I'd do like 30/40 in VOO or SCHD and the rest in [Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vgt#NYSE">VGT</a>)] or [Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vug#NYSE">VUG</a>)],&#8221; a piece of advice reads.
A Redditor suggested selling covered calls rather than investing in VOO and SCHD.
&#8220;I am all in [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] and I have no problems with it. I sell MSFT calls monthly. You&#8217;d probably get better yield going all in on [SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>)] and writing calls there rather than splitting between VOO and SCHD,&#8221; he said.
Sharing his favorite assets to buy, this commenter highlighted the dividend income he receives from his holdings.
&#8220;I have $50,000 in QYLD. The monthly dividend is over $500 every single month. The bulk and rest of my s&#8211;t is in [​Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)]. Then, I'm buying [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)], VUG, [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtum#NYSE">MTUM</a>)], [Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xlf#NYSE">XLF</a>)], [Kinder Morgan (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmi#NYSE">KMI</a>)] (since it dropped so much, how could I not?), [Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)], and [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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Kinder Morgan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.69% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 38.97 million shares sold short, which is 2.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.63 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kinder Morgan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742925622_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kinder Morgan has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kinder Morgan's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kinder Morgan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.55%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Kinder Morgan?

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. has agreed to sell entities to ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC
NGPL PipeCo LLC (PipeCo) today announced that Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIP#NYSE">BIP</a>, TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIP#TSX">BIP</a>) has agreed to sell entities that hold its entire 25.0% minority interest in NGPL Holdings LLC (NGPL Holdings), PipeCo's indirect parent company, to one or more funds controlled by ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (ArcLight). Upon closing, ArcLight funds will hold a 62.5% interest in NGPL Holdings. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) continues to operate PipeCo's pipeline assets and holds a 37.5% interest in NGPL Holdings. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Has Agreed To Sell Entities That Hold Its Entire 25% Minority Interest In NGPL Holdings To One Or More Funds Controlled By ArcLight Capital Partners; Kinder Morgan Continues To Operate PipeCo's Pipeline Assets And Holds A 37.5% Interest In NGPL; No Financial Terms Disclosed

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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.

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>
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<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>
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<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
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<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.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Kinder Morgan analyst ratings.</a>
<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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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