Kinder Morgan Q1 2025 Update: Building America's Natural Gas Highways

  • Kinder Morgan's stock has performed very well over the past year, returning 44% compared to the SP500 returning a slight loss over the same time frame. Key drivers include growth of LNG exports and domestic demand for natural gas, which is expected to increase by 26% through 2030 and affirmed by management in Q1 earnings. KMI transports over 40% of the natural gas in the USA and continues to build and increase its infrastructure, boasting an $8.8B backlog that is being funded primarily via earnings.