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Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.

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<li>B of A Securities analyst Neel Mitra upgraded the rating for Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $23 to $27. Kinder Morgan shares gained 1% to close at $23.72 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman upgraded the rating for Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $385 to $525. Ferrari shares rose 2.6% to close at $465.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Bauch upgraded the rating for Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $40 to $52. Affirm shares gained 5.3% to close at $44.23 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with KMI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Kinder Morgan.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 61% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $39,425, and 12, calls, for a total amount of $421,075.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $20.0 to $25.0 for Kinder Morgan over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Kinder Morgan stands at 13628.17, with a total volume reaching 5,566.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Kinder Morgan, situated within the strike price corridor from $20.0 to $25.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Kinder Morgan Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728672487_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>51.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">539</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.07</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>51.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>51.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">453</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>51.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">899</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Kinder Morgan</h3>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Kinder Morgan, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Kinder Morgan's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 11,439,497, the KMI's price is up by 3.6%, now at $24.57. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 5 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Kinder Morgan</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $24.333333333333332.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Kinder Morgan, which currently sits at a price target of $22. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from B of A Securities has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $27. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Morgan Stanley upgrades its rating to Equal-Weight with a revised price target of $24. 
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BofA Securities has upgraded Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), an energy infrastructure&nbsp;company that owns and controls oil and gas pipelines and terminals. The analyst notes stabilized base business.
The company is scheduled to report third-quarter 2024 earnings on 16 October, with analysts estimating $0.27 for adjusted EPS and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.95 billion for revenues</a>.
Amid uncertainty in the energy sector, the analyst recognizes the potential in companies with contracted natural gas pipelines.
With increasing demand driven by Gulf Coast LNG projects and the electrification of utilities through AI, Kinder Morgan is positioned for long-term growth through its contracted business model.
The strength of its natural gas pipeline business, which commands a higher valuation, balances out the declines seen in lower-valued CO and product pipelines.
The analyst has upgraded from Neutral to Buy rating with a price target of $27, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">up from $23</a>.
Kinder Morgan has demonstrated its ability to supply gas to utilities, similar to Williams Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>), exemplified by the recent sanctioning of a $3 billion, 1.2 Bcf/d SNG pipeline expansion last quarter.
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BofA writes that the core business is now robust. Concerns that previously caused hesitation have been resolved, including the Supreme Court halted the Good Neighbor plan, which could have cost Kinder Morgan billions, the Double H pipeline, which represents the only significant contract roll of approximately $30 million in 2024, is transitioning to NGL service, effectively compensating for the prior contract, and recent acreage exchanges are revitalizing oil declines.
Kinder Morgan currently accounts for 45% of LNG deliveries, and the analyst anticipates it will retain this market share.
More importantly, the rise in power demand driven by electrification and AI is expected to contribute an additional conservative estimate of 4-5 Bcf/d of gas demand by 2030, particularly in regions served by Kinder Morgan pipelines.
Price Action: KMI stock is up 3.56% at $24.56 at last check Friday.
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Kinder Morgan's 'Core Business Is Robust Now,' BofA Upgrades Stock

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Kinder Morgan shares are trading higher after B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $23 to $27.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>B of A Securities raised the price target for Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) from $23 to $27. B of A Securities analyst Neel Mitra upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Kinder Morgan rose 1% to close at $23.72 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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11 analysts have shared their evaluations of Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $23.09, a high estimate of $27.00, and a low estimate of $21.00. This current average has increased by 8.4% from the previous average price target of $21.30. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728648058_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Kinder Morgan among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Neel Mitra</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
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<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Reynolds</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Selman Akyol</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Selesky</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Richardson</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Kinder Morgan. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kinder Morgan compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Kinder Morgan's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Kinder Morgan's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Kinder Morgan</h2>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Kinder Morgan's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Kinder Morgan showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.03% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Kinder Morgan's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.01%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kinder Morgan's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kinder Morgan's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.81%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.04.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Kinder Morgan Through Analyst Insights

B of A Securities analyst Neel Mitra upgrades Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $23 to $27.

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Hurricane Milton is nearing the west coast of Florida and bringing a second powerful storm to the state <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41073069/hurricane-helene-update-28-dead-power-outages-insurance-damages-and-more">within two weeks.</a>
Here's the latest update on the storm, expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday night.
What Happened: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41209505/hurricane-milton-is-floridas-second-storm-in-two-weeks-how-disney-theme-parks-insurance-companie">Hurricane Milton reached</a> Category 5 status Monday with winds of 180 miles per hour, making the storm one of the strongest in the world in 2024.
The hurricane was downgraded to a Category 4 storm on Tuesday, but could be elevated to Category 5 status once again Tuesday late or on Wednesday.  
"I was just briefed by members of my team who are driving our preparations for Hurricane Milton and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene," President Joe Biden <a href="https://x.com/POTUS/status/1843709155141452221">tweeted</a>. "I directed this group to do everything we can to save lives and help communities before, during, and after these extreme weather events."
Biden said there are thousands of federal personnel on the ground in the Southeast to help deliver resources as fast as possible.
"My priority is to increase the size and presence of our effort as we prepare for another potentially catastrophic storm making landfall in Florida."
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor cautioned against the spreading of false statements and rumors about government and the state of Florida not working together causing a shortage or response resources, as <a href="https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-florida-10-08-24/index.html">reported </a>by CNN.
"That could not be further from the truth," Castor said.
Castor said she spoke with Biden about preparations on Monday night. The mayor also spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
"They are working to get us all the resources we need."
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Economic Impact: Hurricane Milton could have a severe impact on the insurance sector, especially with back-to-back hurricanes hitting Florida in a short period.
Insurance stocks like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Chubb Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>), Progressive Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) and Travelers Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) could all be volatile as the financial impact of the hurricane becomes clear.
While insurance and other sectors could get hit, Federal Open Market Committee member Raphael Bostic, who is the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, <a href="https://www.atlantafed.org/news/press-room/media-advisories/2024/10/08/bostic-remarks-atlanta-consular-corps">said </a>the storm could have a big impact on the overall U.S. economy over the next three to six months.
Bostic said changes in storms, like Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, can impact the supply and demand of housing in different cities. Bostic also said the frequency of impactful hurricanes can hit markets like insurance and food commodities.
Financial firms need to recognize how hurricanes and other catastrophic events change their risks, Bostic added.
Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar called Hurricane Milton a potential "1-in-100 year event" that could cause damage of over $50 billion and the potential to have a $175 billion impact in a worst-case scenario, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/hurricane-milton-could-cause-as-much-as-175-billion-in-damages-according-to-early-estimates.html">reported </a>by CNBC.
Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) shut down its Central Florida pipeline system, according to a report from Reuters. The pipeline system delivers gasoline and diesel from Tampa to Orlando. Citgo also shut down a terminal in Tampa ahead of the storm.
Theme parks in Florida remain on watch with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)-owned Disney World and Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)-owned Universal Orlando remaining open under normal conditions as of the time of writing, as <a href="https://apnews.com/live/hurricane-milton-florida-tracker-updates">reported </a>by the Associated Press. A Goldman Sachs analyst said Tuesday that the hurricane could have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41229099/disney-faces-150m-200m-blow-from-hurricane-milton-attendance-set-to-drop-6-says-goldman-sac">$150 million to $200 million </a>negative impact on Disney.
Evacuation Orders: Of the five most populous Florida cities (Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg), four are located in counties that have evacuation orders in place, with only Jacksonville not on the list. With these highly populated regions and numerous counties on the list, Hurricane Milton is driving the most evacuations in the state since 2017.
Government officials have stressed the importance of evacuations in mandatory areas, with Tampa's mayor saying that failure to evacuate could lead to death.
Biden echoed that sentiment in a tweet.
"I urge everyone in Hurricane Milton's path to listen to local officials and follow all safety instructions. If you are under evacuation orders you should evacuate now while it is still safe to do so. It is a matter of life and death," Biden <a href="https://x.com/POTUS/status/1843696607981670523">tweeted</a>.
The Associated Press said Wednesday that around 5.9 million people are impacted by the 11 counties under mandatory evacuations based on estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Kinder Morgan Said Have Shut Down Our Pipelines That Are Part Of Central Florida Pipeline System; Shut Down All Terminals In Tampa, Florida Area

Shares of U.S. energy giants surged this week, marking the strongest performance in two years, as fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel drove oil prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41172781/oil-prices-rally-biden-confirms-us-discussions-with-israel-about-striking-iran-facilities">to $75 per barrel. </a>
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which tracks 31 major U.S. energy companies, including giants like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), recorded a remarkable 6.4% gain this week.
Investors poured nearly $300 million into the XLE ETF this week, the highest inflow since late July, according to Tradingview data.
Exxon Mobil, the largest U.S. oil company, reached a record high of $125 per share on Friday. The stock posted its sixth consecutive day of gains, ending the week up over 7%, marking its best performance since October 2022.
Oil prices continued their rally, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude recording its fourth straight day of gains, hitting levels last seen in late August. The geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have sparked concerns over global oil supply disruptions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rising Middle East Tensions, Biden Calls For Measured Israeli Response</h3>
Israel promised a strong retaliation after Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles on Tuesday. While Israel&#8217;s air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the missiles, the attack further intensified the already heightened regional instability.
On Friday, President Joe Biden addressed the escalating crisis during a rare appearance at the White House daily press briefing. He mentioned Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself but said the country had not yet decided how it would respond to Iran&#8217;s ballistic missile strike.
Biden said he advised Israel against further escalating the conflict, suggesting that Israel might consider alternatives to targeting oil fields in its retaliation.
In his first public appearance since the attack, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defended the strike as &#8220;legitimate punishment&#8221; for what he called Israeli crimes and urged greater resistance against Israel in the region, Reuters reported.
Iran's deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also issued a stark warning, stating that Iran could target Israeli oil refineries and gas fields if Israel chooses to strike Iranian territory.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">This Week&#8217;s Top 10 Performing US Energy Stocks</h3>
U.S. energy stocks posted sharp gains, with the top performers this week including:
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<td>Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NYSE">FANG</a>)</td>
<td>13.62%</td>
<td>$57.14B</td>
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<td>APA Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NYSE">APA</a>)</td>
<td>9.36%</td>
<td>$9.92B</td>
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<td>The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>)</td>
<td>9.04%</td>
<td>$60.02B</td>
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<td>Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</td>
<td>8.44%</td>
<td>$16.06B</td>
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<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>8.35%</td>
<td>$51.71B</td>
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<td>Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>)</td>
<td>8.25%</td>
<td>$27.38B</td>
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<td>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>)</td>
<td>8.19%</td>
<td>$131.57B</td>
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<td>EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>)</td>
<td>8.05%</td>
<td>$75.23B</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>7.94%</td>
<td>$26.33B</td>
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<td>Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</td>
<td>7.82%</td>
<td>$52.15B</td>
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Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/epd#NYSE">EPD</a>) is currently considered undervalued, trading at a 9.81x trailing 12-month enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EV/EBITDA), which is below the broader industry average of 11.89x.
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While a discount valuation often presents a potentially profitable opportunity for investors, it is essential to investigate whether the partnership is facing any internal challenges. A more comprehensive analysis is required to determine if EPD&#39;s discounted valuation is justified based on its fundamentals, growth prospects and prevailing market conditions.
<h2>EPD&#39;s $7B Key Projects &amp; Handsome Distribution Yield</h2>
Enterprise Products, a top-tier North American midstream service provider, boasts a vast and diversified asset portfolio. This includes more than 50,000 miles of pipelines and a storage capacity of 300 million barrels. These assets are utilized by shippers on long-term contracts to transport and store natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. The partnership also has 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity, securing stable fee-based revenues.
Additionally, EPD is set to generate additional fee-based earnings with $6.7 billion worth of major capital projects either currently in service or under construction. These project backlogs will not only secure stable cashflows but will also generate handsome unit-holder returns.
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Supported by its stable and resilient business model, Enterprise Products has achieved 26 consecutive years of distribution hikes. The current distribution yield of the partnership stands at 7.2%, higher than 6.5% of the composite stocks belonging to the&nbsp;industry.
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<h2>EPD to Buy Pinon Midstream: Additional Fee-Based Earnings?</h2>
On Aug. 21, Enterprise Products announced an agreement to acquire Pi&ntilde;on Midstream for $950 million in an all-cash transaction. Pi&ntilde;on, a key player in gas gathering, compression and treating, operates in the Delaware Basin, a sub-basin of the Permian.
Once the acquisition of all the equity interests in Pi&ntilde;on is completed, likely in the fourth quarter of this year, Enterprise Products will secure additional fee-based earnings. This is because Pi&ntilde;on&#39;s assets, comprising 50 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines, compressor stations and treating facilities with plans for significant capacity expansion, are backed by long-term fee-based contracts, minimizing exposure to commodity price fluctuations and reducing volume risks.
Pi&ntilde;on operates a premier sour gas treatment system in the Delaware Basin, an area with significant untapped potential. With the acquisition, EPD will be able to establish a significant presence in the basin much faster.
<h2>Should Investors Take a Chance on Undervalued EPD Stock?</h2>
Despite these positive developments, the partnership&#39;s stock is trading at a discount to its true value. Year to date, its units have jumped 17.3%, lagging the industry&#39;s composite stock growth of 24.2%. Prominent midstream companies such as Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmi#NYSE">KMI</a>) and Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/enb#NYSE">ENB</a>) have also surpassed EPD, achieving gains of 31% and 20.5%, respectively, during the same timeframe.
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It appears that Enterprise Products has the potential to outperform the industry once the stock market begins to acknowledge its true value. However, there are concerns surrounding the stock, particularly regarding EPD&#39;s rising long-term debt, which is near its highest level in over a decade. This debt is primarily being utilized to finance substantial capital projects, and analysts worry that significant debt reduction may not occur in the near term. Recently, the company issued $2.5 billion in bonds at relatively favorable rates, but current borrowing rates exceed historical averages, resulting in increasingly rapid interest payments.
While EPD is currently undervalued, investors are probably better off not buying the stock until there is greater clarity on the partnership&#39;s future. Those who already own the stock should hold on to it. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
Notably, major brokers have increased EPD&#39;s short-term price target by 14.1% from its recent closing price of $29.25, with the highest target set at $37, indicating a potential upside of 26.5%. Consequently, current investors holding their units stand to benefit from this upward price trend in the interim.
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Blue Line Capital&#8217;s&nbsp;Bill Baruch&nbsp;is trimming Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock and putting the money to work <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy-stocks">in energy names</a>.
What Happened: Tuesday on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Fast Money Halftime Report,&#8221; Baruch announced that he cut back positions in Tesla and Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and used the funds to add to positions in Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>).
Tesla shares are up more than 20% over the past month and just turned positive for the year this week. The sentiment around Tesla has been &#8220;pretty poor,&#8221; but Baruch is beginning to notice a shift as the EV maker heads into its upcoming robotaxi event on Oct. 10.
Baruch told CNBC that he&#8217;s been adding to his <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/tsla">Tesla position</a> on weakness. Given the recent surge in shares, Tesla grew too large in his portfolio so he decided to trim about 25% of his stake, he said. Tesla is also battling technical resistance around current levels, which made taking profit an even easier decision, he added. 
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Baruch also sold out of his <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/slb">Schlumberger</a> position for a loss in order to use those losses against some of his gains in Tesla. 
&#8220;SLB was really a tax harvesting loss to that Tesla profit trade. And what we&#8217;re doing is reallocating these monies to energy,&#8221; Baruch said. 
Why It Matters: The Blue Line Capital founder told CNBC that 13% of his firm&#8217;s portfolio is weighted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy">energy</a>. That didn&#8217;t stop him from adding to Exxon Mobil.
Baruch noted that managed money in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wti-crude-oil">Crude oil futures</a> has gone net short over the last month or so. When negativity starts to pile up, he suggested that a bottom is usually near.
&#8220;Exxon is really cheap. We owned Pioneer Natural Resources before this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40335015/exxon-mobil-reduces-staff-after-pioneer-merger-report">acquisition</a> and we really like the synergies there. I think Exxon has really outperformed within the space,&#8221; Baruch said. 
Baruch also increased his exposure to Kinder Morgan as he believes more and more people are going to start talking about the <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">energy requirements of AI.</a>
&#8220;Power is going to be a big thing with AI. We really believe in natural gas and the movement, logistically, getting natural gas in order to generate power. Kinder Morgan is going to be right in the thick of that,&#8221; Baruch said. 
TSLA, SLB, XOM, KMI Price Action: At publication time, Tesla shares were up 1.23% at $253.08, Schlumberger shares were up 0.41% at $43.08, Kinder Morgan shares were up 0.07% at $22.21 and Exxon Mobil shares were down 0.15% at $117.19, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott upgrades Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and maintains the price target from $24 to $24.

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Kinder Morgan to Equal-Weight, Maintains Price Target to $24

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $22.56, a high estimate of $25.00, and a low estimate of $21.00. Observing a 8.72% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $20.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726250458_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Kinder Morgan is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Reynolds</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Selman Akyol</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Selesky</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Richardson</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Kinder Morgan. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Kinder Morgan compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Kinder Morgan's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Kinder Morgan's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Kinder Morgan analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Kinder Morgan</h2>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>Kinder Morgan's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Kinder Morgan's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 2.03%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: Kinder Morgan's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.01%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kinder Morgan's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kinder Morgan's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.81%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Kinder Morgan's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.04, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Latest Analyst Ratings For Kinder Morgan

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $21 to $22.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $22

UBS analyst Brian Reynolds maintains Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $24 to $25.

UBS Maintains Buy on Kinder Morgan, Raises Price Target to $25

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Ratings for Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) were provided by 9 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $22.44, a high estimate of $24.00, and a low estimate of $21.00. Marking an increase of 11.53%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $20.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724763666_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Kinder Morgan by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Selman Akyol</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Selesky</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Richardson</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Reynolds</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Kinder Morgan. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Kinder Morgan compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Kinder Morgan's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Kinder Morgan's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Kinder Morgan analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Kinder Morgan</h2>
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest midstream energy firms in North America, with an interest in or an operator on about 82,000 miles in pipelines and 139 storage terminals. The company is active in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, and carbon dioxide. The majority of Kinder Morgan's cash flows stem from fee-based contracts for handling, moving, and storing fossil fuel products.
<h3>Kinder Morgan: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Kinder Morgan's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 2.03% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Kinder Morgan's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.01%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kinder Morgan's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.81%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Kinder Morgan's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.04, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Key Takeaways From Kinder Morgan Analyst Ratings

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