Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios as of December 31, 2025
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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) provided unaudited December 31, 2025 balance sheet details and announced its net asset value (NAV) and asset coverage ratios.
Key figures: Net assets $2,294.9M, NAV per share $13.57 (169,126,038 shares outstanding), total assets $3,200.3M, and total leverage $599.6M. Asset coverage under the 1940 Act was 644% for senior indebtedness and 480% for total leverage. Long-term investments totaled $3,192.7M and were concentrated in midstream energy (95%), power infrastructure (4%) and other (1%).
The release lists the ten largest holdings by issuer, led by Williams (10.6%), Enterprise Products (10.2%), and MPLX (9.6%).
Positive
- Net assets of $2,294.9M
- NAV per share of $13.57
- Asset coverage for senior indebtedness of 644%
Negative
- Total leverage of $599.6M
- Deferred tax liability, net of $295.3M
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KYN declined 2.51%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Peers in Asset Management showed mixed, low-single-digit moves (e.g., UTF +0.91%, BBUC +0.69%, GDV -0.18%), suggesting KYN’s trading reflected stock-specific factors rather than a broad sector trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | Distribution increase | Positive | +1.6% | Raised monthly distribution to $0.085, a 6.3% increase for January 2026. |
| Dec 02 | NAV/coverage update | Neutral | +1.8% | Reported Nov 30 NAV of $13.79 and strong 1940 Act asset coverage ratios. |
| Dec 01 | Monthly distribution | Neutral | -0.8% | Announced $0.08 December 2025 distribution with estimated 75% return of capital. |
| Nov 03 | NAV/coverage update | Neutral | -2.4% | Outlined Oct 31 NAV of $13.13, $3,074.3M investments and leverage metrics. |
| Nov 03 | Monthly distribution | Neutral | -0.5% | Declared $0.08 November 2025 distribution with partial return of capital. |
Recent NAV/coverage updates and distribution announcements have led to mixed reactions, with more instances of price moves diverging from the neutral tone of the news than clear alignments.
Over the past few months, KYN has regularly reported unaudited balance sheet data and NAV metrics, alongside monthly distribution announcements. NAV updates on Oct 31, 2025 and Nov 30, 2025 detailed net assets around the $2.2–2.3B range, total assets above $3.0B, and significant asset coverage under the 1940 Act. Distributions of $0.08 per share for November and December 2025 were followed by a 6.3% increase to $0.085 for January 2026. Today’s NAV and coverage disclosure continues this pattern of frequent portfolio transparency.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement provided unaudited balance sheet details as of December 31, 2025, highlighting net assets of $2.3 billion, NAV of $13.57, and strong 1940 Act asset coverage ratios of 644% for debt and 480% for total leverage. Investors may compare these figures with prior updates to track trends in assets, leverage, and portfolio composition, particularly the heavy midstream allocation. Monitoring subsequent NAV releases and distribution decisions can help assess how these metrics evolve.
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HOUSTON, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of December 31, 2025.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s net assets were
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DECEMBER 31, 2025 // (UNAUDITED) | ||||
| (in millions) | ||||
| Investments | $ | 3,192.7 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2.1 | |||
| Accrued income | 3.3 | |||
| Current tax asset, net | 1.7 | |||
| Other assets | 0.5 | |||
| Total assets | 3,200.3 | |||
| Credit facility | 50.0 | |||
| Notes | 400.0 | |||
| Unamortized notes issuance costs | (3.0 | ) | ||
| Preferred stock | 153.6 | |||
| Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs | (1.0 | ) | ||
| Total leverage | 599.6 | |||
| Other liabilities | 10.5 | |||
| Deferred tax liability, net | 295.3 | |||
| Total liabilities | 305.8 | |||
| Net assets | $ | 2,294.9 | ||
The Company had 169,126,038 common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Energy Companies (
The Company’s ten largest holdings by issuer at December 31, 2025 were:
| Amount (in millions) | % Long-Term Investments | ||||||
| 1. | The Williams Companies, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | $ | 338.4 | 10.6 | % | ||
| 2. | Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Energy Company) | 326.3 | 10.2 | % | |||
| 3. | MPLX LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 306.8 | 9.6 | % | |||
| 4. | Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 301.3 | 9.4 | % | |||
| 5. | Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 249.0 | 7.8 | % | |||
| 6. | Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 222.9 | 7.0 | % | |||
| 7. | TC Energy Corporation (Midstream Energy Company) | 220.7 | 6.9 | % | |||
| 8. | ONEOK, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 193.9 | 6.1 | % | |||
| 9. | Enbridge Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 172.4 | 5.4 | % | |||
| 10. | Western Midstream Partners, LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 128.3 | 4.0 | % | |||
Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. You can obtain a complete listing of holdings by viewing the Company’s most recent quarterly or annual report.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The Company's investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.
Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kayneanderson.com.