Kinder Morgan Inc Sees $746 Million Trading Volume Surge to 221st Position Despite Stock Price Decline

On April 4, 2025, Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a turnover of $746 million, marking a 59.45% rise from the previous day. This surge placed KMI at the 221st position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price of KMI declined by 8.77%, marking the second consecutive day of losses, with a total decrease of 12.55% over the past two days.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is a leading midstream energy infrastructure provider in North America, operating pipelines that transport natural gas, crude oil, condensate, refined petroleum products, and more. The company is structured into four main segments: Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2. With a market capitalization of $64.3 billion, Kinder Morgan is poised to announce its first-quarter results on April 16, 2025. Analysts anticipate an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.34, consistent with the previous year's earnings. However, the company's earnings history is mixed, with two misses and two meets or beats over the past four quarters. For the full fiscal year 2025, KMI is projected to report an adjusted EPS of $1.28, an 11.3% increase from $1.15 in fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2026, KMI’s adjusted earnings are expected to grow by 3.9% year-over-year to $1.33 per share.

Kinder Morgan's recent financial performance has been under scrutiny. On January 22, 2025, the company reported a 1.3% year-over-year drop in revenues to nearly $4 billion, missing Street expectations by 4.1%. Despite an 11.8% year-over-year increase in adjusted net income to $708 million, the adjusted EPS fell short of analysts' projections, causing investor concern. The stock dipped nearly 1% following the release of these disappointing Q4 results. Additionally, Kinder Morgan's stock experienced a 4.2% decline in the previous trading session due to a broader market selloff.

Despite recent setbacks, the consensus opinion on KMI remains moderately bullish, with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating. Out of the 18 analysts covering the stock, seven recommend a "Strong Buy," one advises a "Moderate Buy," and 10 suggest a "Hold" rating. This sentiment is supported by Kinder Morgan's steady cash flows and robust asset network in the energy midstream sector, which presents a solid buying opportunity during recent price pullbacks.