Key facts, as of
As of October 6, 2026, Kinder Morgan (KMI) trades at $32.16, up 15.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $25.60 to $34.81; the price is 7.6% below that high. It is 28.1% below its all-time high of $44.71, reached in April 2015. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +117.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 2.1% above its 200-day average of $31.51, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 19.6% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 20.7 and a dividend yield of 3.76%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Kinder Morgan (KMI) stock analysis", 2026-10-06. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/kmi
Where it trades today
trading 71% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Kinder Morgan (KMI) is 28.1% below its all-time high of $44.71, reached in April 2015. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +117.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- KMI trades at 20.7x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 19.6%, below the sector norm of 32.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus XOM, CVX, COP matters here because leadership inside energy rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- KMI is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in KMI.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as XOM, CVX, COP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for KMI come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as XOM, CVX, COP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for KMI. Last refresh: Oct 6, 2026, 11:07 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as XOM, CVX, COP.
What Kinder Morgan does
Kinder Morgan, Inc. operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in North America. It operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2 segments. The Natural Gas Pipelines segment owns and operates interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline, and storage systems; natural gas gathering systems and natural gas processing and treating facilities; natural gas liquids fractionation facilities and transportation systems; and liquefied natural gas gasification, liquefaction, and storage facilities. The Products Pipelines segment owns and operates refined petroleum products, and crude oil and condensate pipelines; and associated product terminals and…
What analysts expect
KMI carries a buy consensus from 22 analysts, with an average price target of $36.09 versus $32.16 today (+12.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
KMI generated $17.96B in trailing revenue (10.8% year over year), with a 19.3% net margin, and $1.08B of free cash flow, against $32.33B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16.94B | $8.96B | $4.72B | $3.06B | $1.37 | $2.89B |
| 2024 | $15.10B | $8.41B | $4.38B | $2.61B | $1.17 | $3.01B |
| 2023 | $15.33B | $8.15B | $4.26B | $2.39B | $1.06 | $4.17B |
| 2022 | $19.20B | $7.76B | $4.07B | $2.55B | $1.12 | $3.35B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
KMI is in 7 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLE: 3.21% of the fund, holding #10 of 21.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
KMI beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Back above its 50-day average, still under the long-term trend.
recovering- Price is 2.2% above its 50-day average and 2.1% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-10-05 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 60 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $32.61 (+1.4%), the nearest floor $30.71 (-4.5%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is KMI a good investment in 2026?
Kinder Morgan trades at a P/E ratio of 20.7, with medium volatility (19.6% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of KMI?
Based on 30-day volatility of 19.6%, KMI has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.58 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does KMI pay dividends?
Yes, Kinder Morgan has a dividend yield of 3.76%.
How far is KMI from its all-time high?
Kinder Morgan is 28.1% below its all-time high of $44.71, reached in April 2015. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +117.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold KMI?
7 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Kinder Morgan. The largest weights: XLE (3.21%), VYM (0.25%), VTV (0.22%), VOO (0.10%) and SPY (0.09%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is KMI?
0.10%, as of August 31, 2026: KMI is holding #190 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.95 in Kinder Morgan.
What is the analyst price target for KMI?
The average analyst price target for Kinder Morgan (KMI) is $36.09 based on 22 analyst estimates, about 12.2% above the current price of $32.16. The published range runs from $31.00 to $43.00.
How much revenue does KMI generate?
Kinder Morgan reported $17.96B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 10.8% year over year. Net margin sits at 19.3%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare KMI with anything
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