The Energy Report

Source: Streetwise Reports   07/31/2019

The current headwinds facing the company and their expected impact are described in a BMO Capital Markets report.

In a July 29 research note, analyst Danilo Juvane reported that BMO Capital Markets downgraded its rating on Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI:NYSE) to Market Perform due to a paucity of upcoming catalysts and the likelihood of decreased future revenue. “We see Kinder Morgan stock as having a balanced risk/reward,” added Juvane.

At the same time, BMO maintained its $22 per share target price on Kinder Morgan because the energy firm has been “one of the best year-to-date performers in the midstream sector,” Juvane highlighted. This was driven by its “significant deleveraging, an improved organic growth outlook and financial flexibility.” Kinder Morgan’s current share price is around $20.68.

In terms of catalysts on the horizon, the only possibilities are a sale of the CO2 business or a sale of Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. “However, we don’t see either catalyst materializing,” Juvane commented. Kinder Morgan Canada has indicated it intends to keep its structure intact, and the Tall Cotton issues will likely preclude Kinder Morgan receiving an acquisition proposal at an attractive multiple.

Regarding the expectation for decreased revenues, Juvane pointed out they’re likely to come, in part, from Kinder Morgan’s carbon dioxide segment, specifically, due as a result of recent suspension of Tall Cotton capex. BMO estimated the resulting drop in EBITDA by 2023 at $300 million.

Another factor likely to negatively affect revenue is the “well-known” and “well-worn” interstate pipeline contract roll-offs, Juvane noted. “We see base contract declines and headwinds from the 501-G process as reducing EBITDA by about $200 million and $100 million, respectively, by 2023.”

To offset the expected earnings drop and grow instead, wrote Juvane, Kinder Morgan must “deploy its targeted $2.5 billion in discretionary capex.” Were the company successful in doing so, it could mean “2–3% EBITDA growth in the long term, which is also likely to mirror long-term growth in the payout.”

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Disclosures from BMO Capital Markets, Kinder Morgan, July 29, 2019

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

Analyst’s Certification
I, Danilo Juvane, hereby certify that the views expressed in this report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject securities or issuers. I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressed in this report.

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Company Specific Disclosures
Disclosure 5: BMO Capital Markets or an affiliate received compensation for products or services other than investment banking services within the past 12 months from Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Disclosure 6C: Kinder Morgan, Inc. is a client (or was a client) of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BMO Capital Markets Limited or an affiliate within the past 12 months: C) Non-Securities Related Services.
Disclosure 9B: BMO Capital Markets makes a market in Kinder Morgan, Inc. in United States.

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