Rollin' with Kinder Morgan: A Look at Its Performance and Projections
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KMI is a one of the big kahunas in the North American energy infrastructure scene, nestled comfortably in Houston, Texas. With around 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals tickling the land, it ain't no slouch[1]. Its market cap sits at a cool $59.6 billion[1].
Stock Performance
- Over the Past Year:
- KMI's stock price has surged by a whopping 45.3%, blowing past the broader market[1][5].
- The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) also rallied, but at a more subtle 12.3%[1][5].
- The S&P 500 Energy Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) didn't perform as well, dropping 11.4% over the same period[1][5].
- This Year (2025):
- KMI's stock took a slight dip of 2.1%, whereas the S&P 500 Index stumbled by 3.3%[1][5].
- It was the S&P 500 Energy Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) that really took a hit, falling steeply by 4.3% this year[1][5].
Financial Results
- Q1 2025:
- Revenue clocked in at $4.24 billion, a 10% bump from Q1 2024, pleasing the analysts[3].
- Net income chipped away by 3.9%, coming in at $713 million[3].
- EPS was $0.32, missing the analyst's expectations by a hair[3].
- Guidance and Income:
- KMI maintained its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance at $1.27, signifying an 8% growth over 2024[1][2].
- Analysts predict an approximately 8.7% year-over-year increase in EPS for 2025[1][2].
Dividends and Growth Projects
- Dividends: The company upped the ante by increasing quarterly dividends by 2% to $0.2925 per share[2].
- Growth Projects: KMI inked a cool $900 million worth of new growth projects, boosting its total project backlog to a whopping $8.8 billion[2].
Analyst Ratings
- KMI's Ratings: Wall Street analysts have slapped a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating on KMI[2]. A bone to chew on—seven analysts champion the stock as a "Strong Buy," followed by one suggesting a "Moderate Buy," and nine cautioning folk to "Hold"[2].
There you have it! Keep on the lookout for more updates on Kinder Morgan, Incorporated and stay invested in the ever-evolving world of energy infrastructure!
Note: On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah had no positions in KMI's securities.For a greater understanding, check out our Disclosure Policy here.
- Investors might find KMI's stock performance over the past year impressive, as it increased by 45.3%, surpassing the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Energy Sector SPDR Fund.
- In Q1 2025, Kinder Morgan reported revenue of $4.24 billion, a 10% growth from the same quarter in 2024, while net income decreased by 3.9%.
- Analysts are generally optimistic about KMI's future, predicting an approximately 8.7% year-over-year increase in EPS for 2025 and a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating on the company's securities.
- KMI announced growth projects worth $900 million this year, adding to its total project backlog of $8.8 billion. The company also increased its quarterly dividends by 2% to $0.2925 per share in 2025.
