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Scotiabank kept its Sector Perform rating on Kinder Morgan with a $34.00 price target, close to its Oct 26 closing price of $33.94. The bank cited strong backlog growth of over $5 billion and increased EBITDA estimates as reasons for the rating and target.

UBS reiterated a Buy rating and $43.00 price target on Kinder Morgan (KMI) after its Q3 earnings. The company announced two new projects, increasing its backlog to $14.4B. KMI's Q3 adjusted net income rose 21% YoY to $792M, beating estimates. Multiple analysts raised price targets, with some maintaining Buy ratings and others upgrading to Buy.

Argus raised Kinder Morgan's (KMI) price target to $40 from $38, citing strong Q3 2026 earnings of $0.35 per share, up 21% YoY. The company beat EPS estimates and raised its 2026 outlook. Analysts upgraded ratings and targets, noting new pipeline projects and a 3.51% dividend yield.

Stifel maintained a Hold rating and $35 price target on Kinder Morgan (KMI) after its Q3 results, citing strong performance and a $5.4B project backlog. KMI shares rose 28.82% YTD, trading near $34.43. Stifel noted concerns about leverage and capital spending. KMI's EV/EBITDA is 13.36, with a 3.46% dividend yield. Other analysts upgraded KMI, citing strong Q3 earnings and new projects.

Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) reported Q3 2026 revenues of $4.53B, up 9.3% YoY. The company operates 78,000 miles of pipelines and 130 terminals, with a GF Score of 78/100. However, it faces valuation concerns, trading at $34.43, 12.1% above its fair value of $30.70, and has a Financial Strength rating of 4/10.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) reported Q3 earnings, with mixed results compared to analyst estimates. Oil and NGL prices were below expectations, while terminals capacity and bulk transload tonnage exceeded estimates. Segment EBDA for natural gas pipelines and terminals surpassed forecasts, but products pipelines fell short.

Kinder Morgan reported 2026 Q3 revenue of $4.53B, up 9.3% YoY, and net income of $764M, up 21.7%. EPS rose to $0.34. Growth driven by pipeline expansions and higher volumes. Nine-month revenue increased 11% to $13.8B. The company plans $4.2B in expansion projects and a 2% dividend increase.

U.S. natural gas prices have dropped 24% this year, benefiting midstream operators like Kinder Morgan (KMI), Energy Transfer (ET), and Williams (WMB). These companies earn fees from transporting gas, and their stocks have risen 23%, 20%, and 17% YTD, respectively. KMI reported record Q3 earnings and plans $4.7B in gas pipeline investments. The EIA notes that 37% of U.S. gas is a byproduct of oil drilling, contributing to supply glut.

Pipeline stocks like MPLX, ONEOK, and Kinder Morgan offer high yields but rely on debt for growth. Energy Transfer (ET) and MPLX show debt increasing faster than cash flow, while Williams (WMB) spends more on capex than it generates. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) maintains strong coverage and low leverage. Risks include higher interest rates, lender pullback, and demand drops.

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