Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) Given New $37.00 Price Target at Mizuho

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) had its target price hoisted by Mizuho from $31.00 to $37.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the pipeline company’s stock.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on KMI. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Kinder Morgan in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Scotiabank raised their price target on shares of Kinder Morgan from $29.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Kinder Morgan from $34.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of Kinder Morgan from $34.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $38.00 target price on shares of Kinder Morgan in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.08.

Kinder Morgan Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of KMI stock traded down $0.12 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $33.27. 2,697,453 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,439,461. The stock has a market cap of $74.02 billion, a PE ratio of 24.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 0.68. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $30.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $28.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. Kinder Morgan has a 12 month low of $23.94 and a 12 month high of $34.24.

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 21st. The pipeline company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $4.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.33 billion. Kinder Morgan had a return on equity of 9.02% and a net margin of 18.04%.Kinder Morgan’s quarterly revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.30 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Kinder Morgan will post 1.25 EPS for the current year.

Kinder Morgan Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Monday, February 2nd were given a $0.2925 dividend. This represents a $1.17 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 2nd. Kinder Morgan’s dividend payout ratio is presently 85.40%.

Insider Activity

In other Kinder Morgan news, Director William A. Smith bought 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $29.75 per share, for a total transaction of $89,250.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 31,087 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $924,838.25. This trade represents a 10.68% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, VP Anthony B. Ashley sold 8,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.95, for a total transaction of $255,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 100,146 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,199,664.70. The trade was a 7.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 46,498 shares of company stock valued at $1,418,248 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 12.73% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kinder Morgan

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KMI. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA purchased a new stake in shares of Kinder Morgan in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund bought a new stake in Kinder Morgan during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Kinder Morgan in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Acumen Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Kinder Morgan in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Dorato Capital Management bought a new position in Kinder Morgan in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors own 62.52% of the company’s stock.

More Kinder Morgan News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kinder Morgan this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kinder Morgan expanded its post‑FID natural gas project backlog to roughly US$10 billion (added ~$900M), emphasizing fee‑based, contract‑backed projects tied to LNG exports and power demand — a catalyst for long‑term cash flow and utility‑style earnings visibility. Kinder Morgan’s US$10b Backlog Meets Fair Value And Cash Flow Questions
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target to $37 and put an outperform on KMI, signaling analyst conviction and potential near‑term upside from multiple broker upgrades. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley and other brokers lifted targets/forecasts (Morgan Stanley to $36; RBC also raised forecasts), adding institutional momentum behind the name. Kinder Morgan (KMI) Gets Target Boost from Morgan Stanley; RBC Also Lifts Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/sector tailwinds — a 247WallSt piece highlights pipelines (including KMI) as income plays if oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, which boosts demand expectations for midstream infrastructure. 4 No-Brainer Pipeline Stocks to Buy Right Now Before Oil Hits $100
• Positive Sentiment: Kinder Morgan appears on dividend “set‑it‑and‑forget” lists, reinforcing its appeal to income investors and support for share demand from yield‑focused buyers. Set It and Forget It: The Dividend Stocks Worth Holding for the Rest of Your Life
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent quarterly results (Jan. 21) beat EPS and revenue estimates, supporting the company’s fee‑based profile — positive fundamentals that may already be priced in. MarketBeat KMI profile
• Negative Sentiment: An insider (VP John Schlosser) sold 6,166 shares at about $33.67 on March 5, trimming ownership ~3.16% — small in dollar terms but a near‑term negative signal for some investors. Insider sale disclosure
• Negative Sentiment: MarketWatch flagged that KMI underperformed peers on Thursday, which may reflect short‑term rotation away from the name despite the positive backlog/analyst news. MarketWatch: KMI underperforms

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) is a large energy infrastructure company that owns and operates an extensive network of pipelines and terminals across North America. Its core activities center on the transportation, storage and handling of energy products, including natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, refined petroleum products and carbon dioxide. The company’s assets include long-haul and gathering pipelines, storage facilities, and multi-modal terminals that serve producers, refiners, utilities and industrial customers.

Kinder Morgan’s operations deliver midstream services such as pipeline transportation, terminaling, storage and related logistics and maintenance.