Summary
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) operates as one of North America's largest energy infrastructure companies, managing extensive networks of pipelines and terminals. In 2019, KMI demonstrated a strategic focus on asset optimization and financial strengthening, highlighted by the significant divestiture of the U.S. portion of the Cochin Pipeline and its interest in KML for $2.5 billion. This move, along with the sale of other assets, allowed KMI to reduce debt and improve its financial flexibility. The company provided a positive outlook for 2020, projecting a 25% increase in declared dividends to $1.25 per share, substantial Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) generation, and significant Adjusted EBITDA. KMI's strategy centers on stable, fee-based assets, operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and maintaining a strong financial profile. The company's diverse asset base, primarily in natural gas and products pipelines, positions it to benefit from ongoing energy demand, though it remains exposed to regulatory, operational, and commodity price risks.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $13.21B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.26B |
| Gross Profit | $9.95B |
| Operating Expenses | $8.34B |
| Operating Income | $4.87B |
| Net Income | $2.19B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.96 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.96 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2.26B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.26B |
Key Highlights
- 1Divested U.S. portion of Cochin Pipeline and KML for $2.5 billion, using proceeds to reduce debt.
- 2Forecasted a 25% increase in 2020 dividends to $1.25 per share.
- 3Projected robust financial performance for 2020, with an estimated $5.1 billion in DCF and $7.6 billion in Adjusted EBITDA.
- 4Maintained a strong focus on stable, fee-based energy transportation and storage assets central to growing North American markets.
- 5Invested $2.4 billion in expansion projects and joint ventures in 2020, primarily funded by internally generated cash flow.
- 6Reported a Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 4.3x at the end of 2019.