Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.17
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
85.2%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
8 years
KMI Dividend Income Check
Safety
85.2% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.6% and trend is rising.
KMI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$1.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout85.2%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout66.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR1.9%
5Y CAGR2.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return18.8%
5Y Total Return108.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)31.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,97710Y ago$23,48920Y ago$16,031
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KMI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
KMI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kinder Morgan, Inc. distributes 85.2% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 66.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KMI has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.9% and 5-year CAGR of 2.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KMI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 3.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 108.5%, with dividends contributing 31.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,489 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
KMI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.67
Avg/Payment$0.2834
Latest Change+1.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.2975 | ↑ +1.7% | 3.62% | May 15, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2925 | — | 3.95% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2925 | — | 4.47% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.2925 | — | 4.13% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2925 | ↑ +1.7% | 4.39% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2875 | — | 4.17% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2875 | — | 4.67% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2875 | — | 5.40% | Aug 15, 2024 |
KMI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#6 of 8
Safety
At Risk
85.2% payout
Streak
8Y
2.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $72.3B | 3.6% | 85.2% | 8 | At Risk |
 WMBThe Williams Compani… | $91.8B | 2.7% | 93.3% | 8 | At Risk |
3rd  ETEnergy Transfer LP | $68.2B | 6.5% | 96.4% | 4 | At Risk |
 EPDEnterprise Products … | $81.4B | 5.7% | 80.5% | 28 | Watch |
 TRGPTarga Resources Corp… | $58.8B | 1.4% | 44.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 OKEONEOK, Inc. | $57.1B | 4.5% | 76.1% | 3 | Watch |
2nd  PAAPlains All American … | $16.0B | 6.7% | 74.6% | 4 | Watch |
1st  MPLXMPLX Lp | $58.4B | 6.9% | 81.8% | 4 | Watch |
KMI Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2025 | $1.17 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.37 | 85.0% | 1.18x | 8.6% |
| 2024 | $1.15 | 1.8% | 4 | $1.17 | 97.9% | 1.02x | 8.4% |
| 2023 | $1.13 | 2.0% | 4 | $1.06 | 106.1% | 0.94x | 8.3% |
| 2022 | $1.10 | 2.8% | 4 | $1.12 | 98.4% | 1.02x | 8.1% |
| 2021 | $1.07 | 3.4% | 4 | $0.78 | 137.5% | 0.73x | 7.9% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 9.2% | 4 | $0.05 | 2216.9% | 0.05x | 7.7% |
| 2019 | $0.95 | 31.0% | 4 | $0.96 | 99.0% | 1.01x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 45.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 109.8% | 0.91x | 5.3% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.01 | 5000.0% | 0.02x | 3.7% |
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KMI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KMI stock.
How much dividend does KMI pay per share?
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KMI's next ex-dividend date?
KMI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KMI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KMI's dividend safe?
KMI's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +85.2% and FCF payout ratio of +66.9%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KMI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Kinder Morgan, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does KMI pay dividends?
Kinder Morgan, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KMI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KMI five years ago would be worth approximately $20,977 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KMI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KMI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.