Is KMI stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, KMI is currently a HOLD with moderate confidence. 📊 HOLD: KMI is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.

What is the fair value of KMI stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for KMI to be between $31.57 and $32.90. The current price is $33.63.

What is the analyst price target for KMI?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for KMI is $35.33. This implies a potential upside of 5.1% from current levels.

KMI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

KMI - Kinder Morgan, Inc.

NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION

$33.63

0.23 (0.69%) ▲

5d: +7.07%

30d: +5.79%

90d: +4.05%

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MODERATE Confidence

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Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Jul 15, 2026

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Strength: 3.4/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KMI is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 4.1%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$39.31

Based on 4.1% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$24.41

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 21.2x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: KMI is currently trading at $33.63, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.57 to $32.90. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 22.1) is in line with its historical norms (21.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.

Technical Outlook: Technically, KMI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $33.82. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: KMI has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED

Historical Trading Range $31.57 - $32.90

Company Quality Score 65/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 58.1%

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All Signals

BEARISH: Price extended above range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($35.33)
NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $31.57 - $32.90

Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $30.88

Resistance Level $33.82

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of May 15, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 22.12

Wall Street Target $35.33 (+5.1%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 13.8%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 36.0%

Profit Margin 18.9%

Valuation Premium vs History +1.4% premium

PE vs Historical 22.1 vs 21.2 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +1.4% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $34.10 (+1%)

2-Year Target $34.58 (+3%)

3-Year Target $35.06 (+4%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 22→21) PE COMPRESSION $33.60 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 22.1, Growth: 4.1%) $37.91 (+13%)

Base: (SPY PE: 22.1, Growth: 4.1%) $37.82 (+13%)

Bear: (PE: 18.8, Growth: 4.1%) $32.15 (-4%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (22x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 22.42 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.49

Bull Case $37.49 (+12%)

Analyst growth 2.0%, PE expands to 24.7

Base Case $34.08 (+1%)

Market implied 2.0%, PE stable at 22.4

Bear Case $22.71 (-33%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 19.1

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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