Kinder Morgan raised its full-year adjusted EPS view by at least 12% on LNG and data-center power demand. The pipeline operator expects 2026 FIDs on several projects.
Kinder Morgan raised its full-year adjusted earnings target Wednesday. The pipeline operator now expects adjusted EBITDA and EPS at least 12% above the initial 2026 budget. On its Q2 call, the company cited rising LNG export demand and data-center power consumption.
Midstream operators are capturing a shift in U.S. gas demand, the company said. LNG terminals are ramping exports. Utilities are building generation for AI data centers. Stronger-than-expected volumes on Kinder Morgan's natural gas pipeline network drove the revised outlook, the company said.
KMI carries an Alpha Score of 60, a Moderate label in the Energy sector. KMI stock page The board declared a quarterly dividend, the company said.
Kinder Morgan said several pipeline projects are expected to reach Final Investment Decisions in the second half of 2026, subject to FERC approvals. The company has been expanding its pipeline network to meet rising demand from Gulf Coast LNG terminals and inland data centers.
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