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KYN

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

KYN

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$14.34

Undervalued · +41% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.95%

Annual Dividend

$0.99

Payout Ratio

34%

5-Yr Growth

-9.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about KYN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) has a forward dividend yield of 7.95%, based on an annual dividend of $0.99 per share and a share price of $14.34.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, KYN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (66 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • KYN last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • KYN's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, KYN pays out 34% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KYN's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 9.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KYN is $20.28 per share, 41% above the $14.34 share price, so KYN screens as undervalued.
  • Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "KYN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KYN

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) yields 7.95% ($0.99 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (66/100).

Is KYN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.95% ($0.99/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (34%)
  • 68% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.95%
Payout Ratio
34%
Annual Dividend
$0.99
5-Yr Avg Growth
-9.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.69
Market Cap
$2.4B
P/E Ratio
4.9
5-Yr Total Return
68%
52-Week Range
$11.31 – $15.17
Dividend Safety
B · 66/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)
KYN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KYN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KYN a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.95% ($0.99/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KYN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KYN's fair value is about $20.28 versus a $14.34 share price — so it looks undervalued (+41% vs. fair value).

Is KYN's dividend safe?

KYN has a dividend-safety grade of B (66/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KYN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KYN is about $20.28 per share, roughly 41% above the current $14.34 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KYN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KYN screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.95% ($0.99/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KYN cut its dividend?

KYN earns a dividend-safety grade of B (66/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2024). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KYN pay a dividend?

Yes. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.99 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.95%.

What is KYN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, KYN's forward dividend yield is 7.95%, based on a $0.99 annual dividend and a $14.34 share price.

What is KYN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, KYN pays $0.99 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is KYN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, KYN's payout ratio is 34% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KYN grown its dividend?

KYN does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next KYN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for KYN is Oct 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.99 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$8.21
Annual$98.50
Monthly avg$8.21

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