Kinder Morgan (KMI.US) Dividend 2026/2027: 3.9% – Price Target and Rating

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Price history for Kinder Morgan (KMI.US) – stock price at $32.16, October 2026
Kinder Morgan stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 7, 2026.
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Kinder Morgan Price Target 2026: Analysts See 12% Upside

The average price target for Kinder Morgan is $36.09. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 12.22% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Kinder Morgan overvalued or undervalued?

Kinder Morgan is currently undervalued with a gap of 12.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $32.16, which places Kinder Morgan in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $32.48, and overvalued when the price exceeds $39.70.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Kinder Morgan, the fair value range lies between $32.48 and $39.70.


See the full price target analysis for Kinder Morgan →

Analyst Ratings for Kinder Morgan stock in 2026: Buy

25 analysts cover Kinder Morgan. Analysts are mostly neutral — 52% recommend Hold. The average price target is $36.09, which gives an upside of 12.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.88/5)
Strong Buy
10 (40%)
Buy
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Hold
13 (52%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.88 out of 5 based on 25 analysts

About Kinder Morgan – Oil & Gas Midstream

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is a company that moves and stores energy across North America. It makes money mainly by charging fees for transporting and storing natural gas, oil products, and other materials through its network of pipelines and storage sites.

The company operates in several parts of the energy business. Its Natural Gas Pipelines move natural gas across the continent. Its Products Pipelines transport refined products like gasoline and crude oil. It also runs Terminals, which are storage sites for products such as diesel, chemicals, and metals. In addition, the company has a CO2 division, which deals with carbon dioxide, often used in oil production.

Kinder Morgan operates mainly in North America, serving customers who need energy and related materials moved or stored, such as energy companies and industrial businesses.

The company was founded in 1997 and has about 10,000 employees.
Read more about the company

Key Figures for Kinder Morgan

$69.2B Market cap
$18.0B Revenue
Oil & Gas Midstream Industry
20.05 P/E
3.85 P/S
2.20 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
Energy Sector

What kind of stock is Kinder Morgan?

Dividend stock Growth stock Quality stock Momentum stock

Kinder Morgan is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and quality stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 3.9%, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9), and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Kinder Morgan

💰 Value Score 60/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 85/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 71/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 72/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Kinder Morgan that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.64 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.

📈 Valuation

Kinder Morgan trades at a P/E ratio of 20.0, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 20.0 (0% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 3.9. The P/B ratio is 2.2. The PEG ratio is 3.19 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Kinder Morgan has a profit margin of 19.3% (solid) and an operating margin of 30.1%. Return on equity (ROE) is 11.0% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 4.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 21.2% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 0.64 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 129.5% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.39%.

Kinder Morgan Dividend 2026: 3.9% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Kinder Morgan

Dividend yield
3.87%
Latest dividend per share
0.30 USD
Payout ratio
77.1%
High
Dividend growth (5 years)
-16.8%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.07 USD

When does Kinder Morgan pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 3, 2026
Latest payment date
August 17, 2026

How much does Kinder Morgan pay in dividends?

Kinder Morgan pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.30 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 3.87%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 16.8%.

The payout ratio is 77.1%, which is relatively high. The company pays out a large share of its profits as dividends, but there is still a buffer.

Historical Dividend Payments for Kinder Morgan

We have registered dividend payments for Kinder Morgan since Jan 29, 2021. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 23 times, most recently on Aug 3, 2026. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-08-032026-08-170.30USD
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2023-01-302023-02-150.28USD
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Insider Trading in Kinder Morgan 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Kinder Morgan have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $2,747,647 out of the stock. Active insiders include Garthwaite Michael P., Schlosser John W, Michael P Garthwaite and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 3 sales. A net $148,754 out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $2,747,647 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Garthwaite Michael P. sold 1,550 shares at $30.80 each on 2026-09-16.

Who is selling: Garthwaite Michael P., Schlosser John W, Michael P Garthwaite, John W Schlosser, ASHLEY ANTHONY B and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Kinder Morgan (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Kinder Morgan. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-09-16 Garthwaite Michael P. Sell 1,550 31 47,740
2026-08-17 Garthwaite Michael P. Sell 1,550 33 50,608
2026-07-16 Garthwaite Michael P. Sell 1,550 33 50,406
2026-07-06 Schlosser John W Sell 6,166 32 196,695
2026-06-16 Garthwaite Michael P. Sell 1,550 31 48,732
2026-06-05 Schlosser John W Sell 6,166 32 196,264
2026-05-18 Garthwaite Michael P. Sell 1,550 34 52,158
2026-05-05 Schlosser John W Sell 6,166 32 199,840
2026-04-16 Michael P Garthwaite Sell 1,550 32 49,166
2026-04-16 Garthwaite Michael P. Sell 1,550 32 49,166

Who is buying and selling Kinder Morgan shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Garthwaite Michael P., Schlosser John W, Michael P Garthwaite, John W Schlosser, ASHLEY ANTHONY B and others. In total, $2,747,647 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Kinder Morgan Short Selling 2026: 2.4% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.4%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: Kinder Morgan

0.0%1.4%2.9%
5/307/299/27
2.4% today (moderate)Essentially unchanged over the last 30 daysMeasured over 120 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest in Kinder Morgan has been fairly stable at 2.4% over the period. Neither many new short sellers have arrived nor many positions been closed.

What matters is when the curve starts to move. This is how shorting works: whoever shorts has borrowed the share and sold it, and to close the position again they must buy the share back. When short interest falls, shares are being bought back. So it is worth watching the trend, not just today's number.
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Kinder Morgan Report Earnings – Next Date: Oct 28, 2026

The next earnings report from Kinder Morgan is scheduled for October 28, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Kinder Morgan 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 7, 2026.

Technical analysis of Kinder Morgan (KMI.US) – RSI 60, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
Kinder Morgan technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Kinder Morgan, Inc

Kinder Morgan, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $32.16 is 3.5% above the 20-day average ($31.08). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 2.3% above the 50-day average ($31.43). Long term, the stock is 3.3% above the 200-day average ($31.12), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (31.43) is above the 200-day average (31.12), which is a classic bullish signal for Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Is Kinder Morgan, Inc overbought or oversold?

Kinder Morgan, Inc has an RSI of 60.0. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Kinder Morgan, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.079), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.178) by 0.099, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.174), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.421) by 0.247, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Kinder Morgan, Inc

Kinder Morgan, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 20.9%, which classifies the stock as Conservative. Price swings are limited, and the stock suits conservative investors.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Kinder Morgan, Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.079). Weekly bullish (0.174).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 60.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kinder Morgan stock in 2026

Should you buy Kinder Morgan stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Kinder Morgan is currently Buy. Kinder Morgan trades at $32.16 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.079 with rising momentum (signal: -0.178); RSI is at 60.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $36.09 points to 12.2% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Kinder Morgan stock?
The average analyst price target for Kinder Morgan is $36.09. The current price is $32.16, which gives an upside of 12.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $32.48 and $39.70.
Is Kinder Morgan a dividend stock?
Yes, Kinder Morgan is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 3.87%. The latest dividend was $0.30 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was Aug 3, 2026. The payout ratio is 77.1%, which is considered moderate.
When does Kinder Morgan pay a dividend in 2026?
The next dividend date for Kinder Morgan has not been set yet. The latest ex-dividend date (last trading day with dividend rights) was Aug 3, 2026. The latest dividend was $0.30 per share with an ex-dividend date of Aug 3, 2026. The dividend yield is 3.87%. The payout ratio of 77.1% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of Kinder Morgan stock?
Kinder Morgan is rated as a stock in the risk category Conservative. the annual standard deviation is 20.9%, which classifies the stock as Conservative.
Is Kinder Morgan overvalued?
No, Kinder Morgan is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (12.2% upside). Kinder Morgan has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 20.0 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 3.9, a P/B ratio of 2.2. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 12.2%.
Is Kinder Morgan overbought?
No, Kinder Morgan is not overbought. RSI is at 60.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 60.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Kinder Morgan earnings report?
Kinder Morgan reports its next earnings on October 28, 2026. The stock currently trades at $32.16. With a P/E ratio of 20.0, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Kinder Morgan shorted?
Yes, Kinder Morgan is shorted with 2.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Kinder Morgan stock?
No, insiders are not buying Kinder Morgan shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 148,754 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 2,747,647 $ sold. Active sellers include Garthwaite Michael P., Schlosser John W, Michael P Garthwaite and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Kinder Morgan a good stock?
Based on our total score, Kinder Morgan is rated as a good stock with a total score of 72 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum. The score is made up of Value: 60/100, Quality: 85/100, Momentum: 71/100. In addition: analysts see 12.2% upside to the price target; a dividend of 3.87%; technical signal: Buy. Whether Kinder Morgan is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Kinder Morgan stock?
The outlook for Kinder Morgan based on current data: the average analyst price target is $36.09 (+12.2%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Oct 28, 2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 20.0 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Kinder Morgan stock rising?
Kinder Morgan is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.5% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Kinder Morgan go?
The average analyst price target for Kinder Morgan is $36.09, which corresponds to a potential gain of 12.2% from the current price of $32.16. The stock has traded between $24.74 and $34.49 over the last 52 weeks. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Kinder Morgan fall?
The stock has traded as low as $24.74 over the last 52 weeks — that is 23.1% below the current price of $32.16. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 28.3% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±20.9% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Kinder Morgan do?
Kinder Morgan, Inc. is a company that moves and stores energy across North America. It makes money mainly by charging fees for transporting and storing natural gas, oil products, and other materials through its network of pipelines and storage sites. The company operates in s... The company belongs to the Energy sector, more specifically the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Kinder Morgan as an investment.
Did Kinder Morgan raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Kinder Morgan. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Kinder Morgan making money or losing money?
Yes, Kinder Morgan is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 19.3% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 30.1%. At a P/E ratio of 20.0, you currently pay 20.0 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Kinder Morgan go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Kinder Morgan is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.64 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 130% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Kinder Morgan have a lot of debt?
Kinder Morgan has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 130%. For the energy sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Energy companies should keep debt moderate — falling oil and gas prices can strain the balance sheet quickly. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Kinder Morgan service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 3.7x, and net debt equals 4.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).

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