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Kinder Morgan Inc reported a 3.89% stock increase after posting better-than-expected fourth quarter FY25 results, driven by record performance in its natural gas pipelines business. Natural gas transport volumes rose 9% to 48.4 trillion British thermal units per day, with significant contributions from LNG deliveries on Tennessee Gas Pipeline and a 19% surge in gathering volumes.

The company achieved cash flow from operations of $1.7 billion and free cash flow of $0.9 billion, marking increases of 12% and 18% respectively. Adjusted earnings per share were 39 cents, exceeding estimates of 36 cents, while adjusted revenue reached $4.51 billion, surpassing the $4.32 billion forecast. Kinder Morgan's project backlog increased to $10 billion, and it anticipates a 5% rise in adjusted earnings per share to $1.36 for 2026, alongside a planned 2% dividend increase to $1.19 per share.