Last dividend date: May 4, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.72%
Payout ratio: 78.9%
Kinder Morgan's last dividend of $0.298 per share was on May 4, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $1.18 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.75%. The latest KMI payout of $0.298 marks a dividend growth of 1.7%.
KMI dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Kinder Morgan Dividend yield
Kinder Morgan's dividend yield of 3.75% is above the Energy sector average but below the industry average. But compared to its Energy sector average of 3.71%, Kinder Morgan's dividend yield is only 1.1% higher. The historical 5-year average of KMI's dividend yield is 5.5%, which is above the current yield.
KMI Dividend history
Kinder Morgan has a history of paying dividends since 2011. Our records of KMI show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 1.7% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 7%.
Kinder Morgan Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | $0.298 | 3.62% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.293 | 3.95% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.293 | 4.47% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.293 | 4.13% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.293 | 4.39% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.288 | 4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.288 | 4.67% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.288 | 5.4% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.288 | 6.1% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.283 | 6.57% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.283 | 6.97% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.283 | 6.37% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.283 | 6.5% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $0.278 | 6.15% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.278 | 6.2% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.278 | 6.09% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.278 | 5.99% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.27 | 6.28% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.27 | 6.4% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.27 | 6.13% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.27 | 6.12% |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.263 | 7.46% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.263 | 8.72% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.263 | 7.27% |
| May 1, 2020 | $0.263 | 6.95% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.25 | 4.79% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $0.25 | 4.75% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $0.25 | 4.35% |
| Apr 29, 2019 | $0.25 | 4.28% |
| Jan 30, 2019 | $0.2 | 4.42% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | $0.2 | 4.33% |
| Jul 30, 2018 | $0.2 | 3.66% |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.2 | 3.61% |
| Jan 30, 2018 | $0.125 | 2.74% |
| Oct 30, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.76% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.44% |
| Apr 27, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.42% |
| Jan 30, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.27% |
| Oct 28, 2016 | $0.125 | 2.45% |
| Jul 28, 2016 | $0.125 | 4.38% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | $0.125 | 7.08% |
| Jan 28, 2016 | $0.125 | 10.5% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | $0.51 | 7.1% |
| Jul 29, 2015 | $0.49 | 5.28% |
| Apr 28, 2015 | $0.48 | 4.17% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | $0.45 | 4.27% |
Kinder Morgan dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Kinder Morgan's payout ratio of 78.9% is above the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Energy sector average of 63.8%, Kinder Morgan's payout ratio is 24% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
KMI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 5.76% | $2.19 | 81.1% |
| KMI Kinder Morgan Inc | 3.72% | $1.18 | 78.9% |
| WMB Williams Companies Inc | 2.81% | $2.03 | 88.4% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.67% | $4.08 | 68.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kinder Morgan pay a dividend?
Yes, Kinder Morgan has been paying dividends for the last 15 years.
When was KMI's last dividend?
Kinder Morgan's last dividend ex-date was on May 4, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.298 per share.
How much dividend does Kinder Morgan pay (per share)?
KMI's annualized dividend per share is $1.18.
What is Kinder Morgan's dividend yield?
Kinder Morgan's current dividend yield is 3.75%.
How often does Kinder Morgan pay dividends?
Kinder Morgan has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Kinder Morgan's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Kinder Morgan is 78.9%.
Does Kinder Morgan pay a good dividend?
Kinder Morgan's dividend yield is similar to the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.