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 ...

If you are considering investing in the midstream sector, Kinder Morgan (KMI 1.05%) will probably be one of the standouts. With a nearly $40 billion market cap and a geographically diverse business, it is an industry leader. Add in a 6.3% dividend yield, and there's a lot to like here. But you should get to know the company a little more before you jump aboard. Here's why.Buy Kinder Morgan?Touching on some of the positives up front, Kinder Morgan owns midstream assets that would be virtually impossible to r ...

Kinder Morgan (KMI) closed the latest trading day at $18.11, indicating a +0.44% change from the previous session's end. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.32% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.68%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.2%.Heading into today, shares of the oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company had gained 3.5% over the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 6.39% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.11% in that ...

In the latest market close, Kinder Morgan (KMI) reached $17.97, with a +0.79% movement compared to the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.12%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.41%.The oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company's shares have seen an increase of 7.34% over the last month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.56% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.7%.Market participa ...

JasonDoiy Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies, with a market capitalization of almost $40 billion. The company has seen its share price stagnate for the most part; however, it's continued to pay a dividend of almost 6.5%, while focusing on growth. We discussed the company's performance in December. However, with its recent earnings and full 2023 results, along with its stagnation in share price as the rest of the market improves, we feel it's important to highlight ...

In the latest trading session, Kinder Morgan (KMI) closed at $17.72, marking a +0.85% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.02%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.04%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.65%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company had gained 5.4% over the past month. This has outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% in that ...