Nov. 02, 2025 12:02 PM ETKinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) StockKMIDaniel JonesInvesting Group LeaderSummaryKinder Morgan remains a "soft buy" despite recent underperformance versus the broader market, supported by solid financial results and growth prospects.KMI's revenue and cash flow metrics have improved, driven by its Natural Gas Pipeline segment and the Outrigger Energy acquisition, with further growth expected.The company boasts a robust $9.3 billion growth project backlog, capitalizing on surging U.S. natural gas and LNG export demand, especially in Texas and Louisiana.While KMI's valuation and leverage are middle-of-the-pack among peers, its stability and industry outlook justify a continued bullish stance for long-term investors.JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesLately, I have found myself disappointed by the performance of midstream/pipeline giant Kinder Morgan (KMI). Since I reaffirmed the company as a 'buy' candidate back in July of this year, the stock has achieved aMore on my IG serviceCrude Value Insights offers you an investing service and community focused on oil and natural gas. We focus on cash flow and the companies that generate it, leading to value and growth prospects with real potential.Subscribers get to use a 50+ stock model account, in-depth cash flow analyses of E&P firms, and live chat discussion of the sector.Sign up today for your two-week free trial and get a new lease on oil & gas!This article was written byDaniel Jones35.65K FollowersDaniel is an avid and active professional investor. He runs Crude Value Insights, a value-oriented newsletter aimed at analyzing the cash flows and assessing the value of companies in the oil and gas space. His primary focus is on finding businesses that are trading at a significant discount to their intrinsic value by employing a combination of Benjamin Graham's investment philosophy and a contrarian approach to the market and the securities therein. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ET either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments