Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios as of January 31, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) provided unaudited balance sheet details and reported net asset value and asset coverage ratios as of January 31, 2026. The company reported net assets of $2.5 billion and a NAV per share of $14.55.
The Company reported an asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness of 658% and total leverage coverage of 495%. Total leverage was $618.6 million, and long-term investments were 95% midstream energy companies.
Positive
- Net assets reported at $2.5 billion as of January 31, 2026
- Net asset value per share of $14.55
- Asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness of 658%
- Total leverage coverage ratio of 495%
- Total leverage of $618.6 million disclosed
Negative
- High portfolio concentration: 95% of long-term investments in midstream energy companies
- Significant deferred tax liability of $347.3 million
- Top three issuers each represent roughly 9.8% of long-term investments, indicating issuer concentration risk
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KYN gained 0.99%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
KYN slipped 0.53% while peers showed mixed moves: BBUC +3.11%, GDV +1.06%, UTF -0.69%, DBRG +0.32%, GCMG +0.53%. The mixed direction across asset-management peers points to a stock-specific reaction to KYN’s balance sheet and NAV update rather than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 | Annual report filed | Neutral | +0.9% | Fiscal 2025 annual report availability and restatement of strategy and objectives. |
| Jan 20 | Tax distribution detail | Neutral | +0.2% | Disclosure of 2025 distribution tax characterization and income vs ROC mix. |
| Jan 02 | Monthly NAV update | Neutral | -2.5% | Dec 31, 2025 unaudited NAV, leverage, and asset coverage ratios release. |
| Dec 18 | Distribution increase | Positive | +1.6% | Announcement of higher January 2026 monthly distribution per share. |
| Dec 02 | Monthly NAV update | Neutral | +1.8% | Nov 30, 2025 NAV, leverage levels, and coverage ratios disclosure. |
Routine balance sheet/NAV and fund communication updates have typically been followed by modest single-day moves, with no consistent pattern of sharp selling on these disclosures.
Over the last few months, KYN’s news flow has focused on portfolio transparency, distributions, and NAV updates. On Nov 30, 2025, it reported net assets of $2,333.0M and NAV of $13.79, followed by similar unaudited data for Dec 31, 2025 with net assets of $2,294.9M and NAV of $13.57. The fund also announced a 6.3% increase in its monthly distribution for January 2026 and provided its 2025 annual report and tax characterization of distributions, reinforcing its income-focused mandate ahead of this latest January 31, 2026 NAV and coverage update.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement provides an updated look at KYN’s financial position, highlighting net assets of $2.5 billion, NAV per share of $14.55, and strong asset coverage ratios of 658% for debt and 495% for total leverage. The portfolio remains heavily concentrated in midstream and power infrastructure. Compared with recent monthly NAV disclosures and the 2025 annual report, investors may focus on leverage stability, concentration in top holdings, and how asset coverage evolves alongside distribution policy and sector conditions.
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HOUSTON, Feb. 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 January 31, 2026.
As of January 31, 2026, the Company’s net assets were
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES JANUARY 31, 2026 // (UNAUDITED) | ||||
| (in millions) | ||||
| Investments | $ | 3,429.8 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2.7 | |||
| Accrued income | 9.4 | |||
| Current tax asset, net | 1.7 | |||
| Other assets | 0.4 | |||
| Total assets | 3,444.0 | |||
| Credit facility | 69.0 | |||
| Notes | 400.0 | |||
| Unamortized notes issuance costs | (3.0 | ) | ||
| Preferred stock | 153.6 | |||
| Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs | (1.0 | ) | ||
| Total leverage | 618.6 | |||
| Other liabilities | 16.7 | |||
| Deferred tax liability, net | 347.3 | |||
| Total liabilities | 364.0 | |||
| Net assets | $ | 2,461.4 | ||
The Company had 169,126,038 common shares outstanding as of January 31, 2026.
Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Energy Companies (
The Company’s ten largest holdings by issuer at January 31, 2026 were:
| Amount (in millions) | % Long-Term Investments | ||||||
| 1. | Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Energy Company) | 9.8 | % | ||||
| 2. | Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 337.1 | 9.8 | % | |||
| 3. | The Williams Companies, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 334.5 | 9.8 | % | |||
| 4. | MPLX LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 316.3 | 9.2 | % | |||
| 5. | Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 276.2 | 8.1 | % | |||
| 6. | Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 263.7 | 7.7 | % | |||
| 7. | TC Energy Corporation (Midstream Energy Company) | 235.3 | 6.9 | % | |||
| 8. | Enbridge Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 217.7 | 6.3 | % | |||
| 9. | ONEOK, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 208.9 | 6.1 | % | |||
| 10. | Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Energy Company) | 138.6 | 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.