JHVEPhotoDespite being one of the pioneers in the space and founder-led since 1997, Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) shares have significantly underperformed peers for more than half a decade, a late consequence of the company's 2015 dividend cut of 75%. Ever since then investors have been highly scrutinized of management, even coining the term of having been "kindered", referring to the company's then breach of its promise to sustainably grow dividends and the absence of dividend cuts at other major players. D ...

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) is set to report first-quarter 2024 earnings on Apr 17, after the closing bell.Let us delve into the factors that are anticipated to have influenced this pipeline operator’s performance in the to-be-reported quarter. However, it is worth taking a look at KMI’s previous quarter’s performance first.Highlights of Q4 Earnings & Surprise HistoryIn the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings per share of 28 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents, primarily d ...

onurdongel Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) is one of those stocks with a highly alluring dividend yield, but management execution had kept me away. The company is slated to report earnings next Wednesday after the close when investors will learn if the company is making progress towards its ambitious 2024 targets. Management expects leverage to tick down below 4x by the end of the year, but interestingly continues to target 4.5x as their ideal leverage ratio. I do not have a positive view on management’s histo ...

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Kinder Morgan (KMI) reports results for the quarter ended March 2024. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock ...

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spooh It pays to own companies that make dollars and sense, and those are typically ones which provide an essential economic need that isn't likely to be disrupted anytime soon. What's even better is if these companies can be acquired at a reasonably attractive valuation, as I found the case to be with Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) at the start of the year, making it my top income pick for 2024. Since my last piece at the start of January, KMI has dipped to as low as $16.57 before rebounding to $18.46 at present ...

Kinder Morgan (KMI) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Over the past month, shares of this oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company have returned +4.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry, which Kinder Morgan falls in, has gained 5.3%. The key question now is: ...

Williams could grow its dividend faster than Kinder Morgan in the future.Kinder Morgan (KMI 0.71%) is one of the more popular dividend stocks, and it's easy to see why. The natural gas pipeline giant currently offers a 6.1% dividend yield, one of the highest in the S&P 500. That big-time payout is on rock-solid ground, making it an excellent option for those seeking to collect steady dividend income.However, if there's a knock against Kinder Morgan, the pipeline giant has struggled to grow over the years. T ...

In the latest market close, Kinder Morgan (KMI) reached $18.42, with a +0.05% movement compared to the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.72% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.95%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company had gained 4.78% over the past month. This has lagged the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 6.92% and outpaced the S&P 500's gain of 2.16% in that t ...

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) has seen upward earnings estimate revisions for 2024 and 2025 in the past 30 days.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KMI’ 2024 and 2025 earnings per share (EPS) is pegged at $1.17 and $1.21, respectively.What’s Favoring the Stock?Stable Dividend Growth: KMI’s recent dividend increase to 28.25 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2023, representing 2% year-over-year growth, underscores its commitment to returning value to shareholders. This consistent dividend policy, combined with a for ...