Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 6.54% Stake in Kinder Morgan Inc

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G for Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI), reporting a significant new ownership stake. As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 145,547,089 shares of common stock, representing a 6.54% ownership interest in the company. This filing marks an increase from a previous ownership level of 0.00%, indicating a substantial new position. The reporting person, an investment adviser based in Pennsylvania, holds sole dispositive power over the entire 145,547,089 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 20,593,509 shares. The filing includes holdings across various affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company. Vanguard certified that these securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5%. The filing was officially submitted on April 30, 2026.