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Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$32.03 +0.44 (+1.40%)
Closing price 11/12/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$32.11 +0.08 (+0.25%)
As of 11/12/2026 07:52 PM Eastern
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Kinder Morgan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
12

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kinder Morgan in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for KMI.

Consensus Price Target

$37.15
15.98% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kinder Morgan, the average price target is $37.15. The highest price target for KMI is $43.00, while the lowest price target for KMI is $32.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.98% from the current price of $32.03.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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KMI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$37.15$35.47$35.47$31.19
Forecasted Upside15.98% Upside6.51% Upside8.06% Upside15.98% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

KMI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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KMI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Kinder Morgan Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKinder MorganEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.52
2.47
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.98% Upside46.88% Upside13.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B)
11/3/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Devin McDermott
Devin McDermott
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$40.00 ➝ $39.00+17.32%
11/2/2026
Jeremy Tonet
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $37.00+11.18%
10/28/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$36.00 ➝ $38.00+12.34%
10/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
10/27/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$32.00 ➝ $34.00+0.54%
10/23/2026Boost TargetNeutral$34.00 ➝ $35.00+3.93%
10/22/2026Boost TargetOutperform$36.00 ➝ $37.00+12.98%
10/22/2026Boost TargetHold$33.00 ➝ $37.00+12.29%
10/22/2026Boost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+21.40%
10/22/2026Boost TargetOverweight$36.00 ➝ $39.00+14.80%
10/22/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $39.00+15.80%
10/22/2026Boost TargetOutperform$37.00 ➝ $39.00+14.80%
9/22/2026 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$36.00+13.46%
9/22/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$38.00+19.76%
9/9/2026Initiated CoverageHold$35.00+11.29%
7/28/2026 Boost TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $38.00+17.01%
6/23/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/10/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$32.00 ➝ $35.00+11.79%
4/21/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/24/2026Initiated CoverageHold$38.00+12.74%
2/20/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$32.00 ➝ $34.00+4.46%
1/28/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy Kinder Morgan Stock? KMI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Kinder Morgan pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kinder Morgan
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Kinder Morgan, Inc.:

  • Executive Chairman Richard Kinder demonstrated strong confidence in the company's future by purchasing 500,000 shares worth approximately $15 million on November 6, 2026, signaling that leadership views the current valuation as attractive despite recent market fluctuations.
  • The company reported a record total project backlog of $14.4 billion, driven by long-term natural gas capacity contracts with hyperscalers and utilities for dedicated power turbines, which supports predictable cash flow and long-term growth visibility.
  • Kinder Morgan, Inc. recently beat earnings expectations in its third-quarter report, delivering $0.35 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.33, while revenue grew 9.3% year-over-year to $4.53 billion, indicating strong operational performance.
  • With the stock currently trading at $31.21, the company offers a dividend yield of 3.78%, providing a steady income stream for investors, supported by a payout ratio of 73.46% that remains manageable given the company's stable cash flows.
  • Wall Street analysts have recently raised their price targets, with the consensus target price increasing to $37.15 and a "Moderate Buy" rating, suggesting that the current price of $31.21 may be undervalued relative to the firm's projected earnings of $1.57 for the current fiscal year.

Kinder Morgan
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Kinder Morgan, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has recently crossed below its 200-day moving average of $32.13, currently trading at $31.21, which is a technical indicator that often signals a potential downtrend or weakening momentum in the short term.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 43,152,165 in the most recent reporting period, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.67 and quick ratio of 0.55 suggest that it may face challenges in meeting short-term financial obligations, as its current liabilities exceed its current assets, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.95, indicating a moderate level of leverage that could limit financial flexibility if interest rates remain elevated or if cash flows face unexpected pressures.
  • Several institutional investors, including Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, have reduced their holdings in the third quarter, with Pictet cutting its stake by 23.8%, which may reflect a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance among large institutional players.

KMI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kinder Morgan is $37.15, with a high forecast of $43.00 and a low forecast of $32.00.

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kinder Morgan in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KMI shares.

According to analysts, Kinder Morgan's stock has a predicted upside of 15.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kinder Morgan's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Kinder Morgan more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Kinder Morgan is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KMI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Kinder Morgan analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/4/2026.
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