Kinder Morgan is trading higher following the release of its third-quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on October 21. The company reported record quarterly performance, with non-GAAP earnings of $0.35 per share and revenue of $4.53 billion, both of which exceeded analyst expectations. Additionally, the company announced a significant $5.4 billion expansion to its project backlog, providing a positive catalyst that has sustained momentum into the current session.