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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $83.4 Mil.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s quarterly retained earnings
declined
from May. 2025 ($-228.8 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($-240.1 Mil) but then
increased
from Nov. 2025 ($-240.1 Mil) to May. 2026 ($83.4 Mil).
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s annual retained earnings
increased
from Nov. 2023 ($-832.1 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($-68.2 Mil) but then
declined
from Nov. 2024 ($-68.2 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($-240.1 Mil).
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (NYSE:KYN) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Retained Earnings Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Retained Earnings Chart
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Annual Data
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) has a Retained Earnings of $83.4 Mil as of May. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Retained Earnings too high?
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current Retained Earnings is $83.4 Mil. Overall, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Retained Earnings compare to GOF and ETY?
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Retained Earnings of $83.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current Retained Earnings is $83.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.94, compared to a current price of $14.91 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $83.4 Mil. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN), the current Retained Earnings is $83.4 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.91 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.94.
GuruFocus considers Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KYN:
Retained Earnings: $83.4 Mil
GF Value™: $24.94 vs. price of $14.91 (40.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Business Description
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to the stockholder. The Company invests in various sectors, which include midstream energy companies, renewable infrastructure companies, and utility companies. The company seeks to achieve its objectives by investing a majority of its total assets in the securities of Energy Infrastructure companies.
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