Kinder Morgan (KMI, $18.27) Plantation Pipeline to Expand
A significant expansion in the capacity of the Southeastern US’s main petroleum pipeline is currently in the works. The Plantation Pipeline moves refined petroleum products from Baton Rouge, LA to the Virginia coast, and is operated by Kinder Morgan (KMI), the largest transporter of petroleum products and C02 in North America.
The Roanoke Expansion Project will provide an additional capacity of 21,000 barrels a day, which has just become available for binding open season bidding. KMI will be able to offer increased capacity through improvements to pumps and storage terminals.
The Plantation Pipe Line Company is jointly owned by Exxon (XOM) and Kinder Morgan, and is one of the most significant transportation systems for refined petroleum in the United States. Baton Rogue is one of the busiest refinery locations in America, processing oil from the numerous rigs off the coast of Louisiana.
Shell Midstream Partners (SHLX) also recently held a binding open season on its Zydeco Pipeline from Houston, TX, confirming that midstream petroleum companies are on the move.
KMI in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on October 10, 2025
KMI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 34 cases where KMI's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 61 cases where KMI's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
KMI moved above its 50-day moving average on October 17, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for KMI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 17, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KMI advanced for three days, in of 347 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 275 cases where KMI Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KMI moved out of overbought territory on October 06, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 39 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 39 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 09, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KMI as a result. In of 87 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KMI turned negative on October 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KMI declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 58, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.986) is normal, around the industry mean (85.313). P/E Ratio (22.541) is within average values for comparable stocks, (52.174). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.053) is also within normal values, averaging (5.036). Dividend Yield (0.042) settles around the average of (0.102) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.826) is also within normal values, averaging (3.606).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KMI’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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