Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) Dividend
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.53%, distributing $1.19 per share annually ($0.30 per quarter). The company operates in the Energy sector.
KMI has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
KMI dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.19 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.30 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 3, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 17, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 76% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 8 |
| Sector | Energy |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $33.77 |
What KMI pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.53% yield, $10,000 invested in KMI generates about $353.00 per year, or roughly $88.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $33.77, derived from the $1.19 annual dividend and the 3.53% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 29.6 | $35.30 | $8.83 |
| $5,000 | 148.1 | $176.50 | $44.13 |
| $10,000 | 296.1 | $353.00 | $88.25 |
| $25,000 | 740.4 | $882.50 | $220.63 |
| $100,000 | 2,961.4 | $3,530.00 | $882.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
KMI dividend payment schedule
KMI pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 3, 2026, with payment on November 17, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Kinder Morgan, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | November 17, 2026 | $0.30 | Confirmed |
| February 3, 2027 | February 17, 2027 | $0.30 | Projected |
| May 3, 2027 | May 17, 2027 | $0.30 | Projected |
| August 3, 2027 | August 17, 2027 | $0.30 | Projected |
To collect a KMI dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How KMI's dividend compares
Across the 1000 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.57%. KMI's 3.53% is almost exactly in line with that median, ranking 507th of 1000 by yield.
Within Energy, where we track 75 names, the median yield is 5.22% — putting KMI below its sector.
Its 8-year run of dividend increases ranks 193rd out of the 553 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
KMI pays out roughly 76% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, KMI distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
KMI dividend FAQ
When is the next KMI ex-dividend date?
The next KMI ex-dividend date is November 3, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 17, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is KMI's dividend yield?
KMI currently yields 3.53%, based on $1.19 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does KMI pay dividends?
KMI pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.30 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of KMI generate?
At the current 3.53% yield, $10,000 invested in KMI would produce roughly $353.00 per year, or about $88.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has KMI increased its dividend?
Yes — KMI has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
KMI dividend history
DivTrkr holds 62 recorded KMI dividend payments going back to 2011, with 8 consecutive complete years of increases and +2.2% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full KMI dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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