High-Yield and High-Growth? This Energy Stock Backs Its 3.7%-Yielding Dividend With Booming AI-Driven Gas Demand.

Kinder Morgan reported strong Q2 earnings with adjusted EPS growing 32%, driven by increased natural gas demand from LNG exports, power generation, and emerging AI data center demand. The company expects to exceed its 2026 earnings guidance by 12% and has a $9.6 billion backlog of expansion projects plus $10 billion in additional opportunities under development. With 9 consecutive years of dividend increases and robust growth catalysts, the stock offers both high yield (3.7%) and growth potential.