Should I buy Kinder Morgan (KMI) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Wells Fargo — 62% of its targets hit on this sector (337 calls tested). It aims for $36 (+14 %), call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027 (35 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Kinder Morgan
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 75 % | +12.8 % | 8 | $36 +14% |
| UBS | 78 % | +11.7 % | 9 | $38 +20% |
| Barclays | 62 % | +5.1 % | 13 | $32 +1% |
| Morgan Stanley | 67 % | +4.1 % | 9 | $36 +14% |
| Stifel | 67 % | +1.8 % | 6 | $33 +5% |
| JP Morgan | 71 % | -2.7 % | 7 | $32 +1% |
| Goldman Sachs | 50 % | -7.0 % | 6 | $29 -8% |
| Credit Suisse | 50 % | +12.3 % | 6 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $35, i.e. +11% from the current price ($32).
- The most reliable firm on KMI, Mizuho (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $37 (call made on March 5, 2026, maturing on March 5, 2027) (+17%) in its most recent call, and $31 (call made on November 14, 2025, maturing on November 14, 2026) (-2%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (3.7% yield), raised for 8 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 7 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on KMI
Median target $35 (+11%) · 9 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Kinder Morgan now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 22% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $35 (+11%), and Mizuho (most reliable on KMI, 100%) targets $37. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~21) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Kinder Morgan?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($35) is still +11% above the current price ($32) (most reliable on KMI: Mizuho, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Kinder Morgan still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($32) and its estimated value: analysts target $35 on median (+11%), with 22% buys (most reliable on KMI: Mizuho, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on KMI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying KMI?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 7 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Kinder Morgan profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).