The big difference in dividend yield comes down to valuation. Williams reported $1.92 per share of adjusted earnings last year. With its stock price recently right around $57, it trades at nearly 30 times earnings. Meanwhile, Kinder Morgan's adjusted earnings were $1.15 per share. With its share price around $26.50, it trades at 23 times earnings.

In the latest market close, Kinder Morgan (KMI) reached $26.41, with a -0.68% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.71%. Elsewhere,