KINDER MORGAN, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• On April 22, 2026, Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and said it will host a webcast conference call the same day to discuss those quarterly results. The company furnished the related press release as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
• The company also announced that Chief Operating Officer James E. Holland, who has served as KMI’s COO since July 2020, plans to retire effective September 4, 2026. The Board appointed Kenneth W. Grubb (age 58), currently Vice President and Chief Project Officer, to succeed Holland as COO effective on that date. Grubb has 35+ years with KMI or predecessor companies and previously served as COO of the Natural Gas Pipelines segment (2017–2025) and VP of Operations, Western Region (2012–2017).

Key Details

• Press release dated April 22, 2026 announcing preliminary results for quarter ended March 31, 2026; a webcast conference call is scheduled that day.
• COO James E. Holland to retire effective September 4, 2026; Kenneth W. Grubb appointed as successor effective that date.
• Kenneth W. Grubb: ~35+ years with KMI/predecessors; prior roles in operations, engineering, project management and construction; no material related-party transactions reported.
• The earnings disclosure in Item 2.02 is furnished (not “filed”) and therefore not subject to Section 18 liability.

Why It Matters

• The preliminary Q1 2026 results and webcast provide the latest company data on quarterly earnings, revenue trends and financial condition—information investors use to assess near-term performance.
• The COO transition is an announced, planned change with an internal successor who has extensive operations experience, which suggests continuity in operational leadership for KMI’s pipeline businesses.
• Investors should review the April 22 press release and listen to the webcast for specific financial figures and management commentary that could affect the company’s outlook.