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Feb 26, 2021
Kinder Morgan (KMI, $18.27) Plantation Pipeline to Expand

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.

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KMI in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on June 25, 2026

KMI broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 25, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 44 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 69 cases where KMI's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 08, 2026. 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 10-day moving average for KMI crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 13, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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 .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KMI just turned positive on July 07, 2026. Looking at past instances where KMI's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

KMI moved above its 50-day moving average on July 13, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KMI advanced for three days, in of 353 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 297 cases where KMI Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

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 46, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (2.290) is normal, around the industry mean (195.282). P/E Ratio (21.638) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.564). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.817) is also within normal values, averaging (4.153). Dividend Yield (0.036) settles around the average of (0.049) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.092) is also within normal values, averaging (4.572).

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 average 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.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD), Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET), Targa Resources Corp (NYSE:TRGP), Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG), Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:PAA), Antero Midstream Corp (NYSE:AM), Plains GP Holdings LP (NASDAQ:PAGP), CMB.TECH NV (NYSE:CMBT), Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG).

Industry description

Oil & Gas Pipelines industry includes companies that transport natural gas and crude oil through pipelines. These companies also collect and market the fuels. The pipeline segment could be considered as a midstream operation – functioning as a link between the upstream and downstream operations in the oil and gas industry. Some of the largest U.S. pipeline players include Enterprise Products Partners L.P, TC Energy Corporation and Energy Transfer, L.P.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry is 17.21B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 7.66K to 119.93B. ENB holds the highest valuation in this group at 119.93B. The lowest valued company is AVACF at 7.66K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -0%, and the average quarterly price growth was 25%. RBNE experienced the highest price growth at 888%, while NFE experienced the biggest fall at -7%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was 27%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 4% and the average quarterly volume growth was -28%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 26
P/E Growth Rating: 46
Price Growth Rating: 48
SMR Rating: 60
Profit Risk Rating: 45
Seasonality Score: 11 (-100 ... +100)
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