Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI)

Operator: Good afternoon, and thank you for standing by, and welcome to the First Quarter 2026 Earnings Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Today's conference is being recorded.

The energy infrastructure sector refers to the essential systems and networks that generate, transport, and distribute energy from sources to consumers.

As of the writing of this piece, the S&P Energy index has surged by over 34% since the beginning of 2026, compared to a decline of almost 5% posted by the overall S&P 500.

Growth often takes center stage in an investing strategy. Still, for many investors, income can matter just as much, sometimes even more.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

The sharp surge comes on the back of global crude oil prices reaching multi-year highs, driven by the supply disruptions amid the US-Iran war.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

I've heard the Jeremiahs and the pessimists that the price of crude can easily go to $150… Putting aside whether Iran can even hold out that long, at $150, the Gulf States will drag barrels of oil across...

The global oil and gas industry has been rocked by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.