Key Financial Projections
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) anticipates an additional $7 billion in annual free cash flow by 2029, attributed to investments in various growth projects including a $7 billion initiative in its Willow project in Alaska. The company expects to realize cost savings of $1 billion related to its acquisition of Marathon Oil next year. Concurrently, Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) boasts a backlog of $9.3 billion in growth capital projects, predominantly focused on new natural gas pipelines, which are slated to be operational by mid-2030.
Dividend Growth Outlook
Both companies have maintained strong dividend growth profiles, with ConocoPhillips experiencing nearly a decade of annual payout increases and a current yield of 3.4%. Kinder Morgan, yielding 4.2%, has consistently raised its dividend for eight consecutive years. The resilience of their cash flows and substantial investment plans position them favorably for ongoing dividend enhancements into the next decade.
