KYN Dividend History & Analysis | 7.9% Yield

KYN has a dividend yield of 7.9% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.89%
Payout Ratio 34.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.71%
Consistency Lifetime 90.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 21.98%
Payout FCF 83.2%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 69.30%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 9.5%
Total Return 5y: 205.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TK 855 M 13.3% 58.5%
BWLP 2,504 M 11.6% 48.0%
TRMD 2,508 M 10.2% 46.0%
LPG 1,383 M 11.7% 40.2%
WES 16,777 M 11.7% 32.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TEN 821 M 82.1% 82.8%
TRGP 43,249 M 75.0% 90.5%
EE 4,259 M 77.6% 100%
FRO 6,538 M 83.7% 44.3%
NAT 902 M 56.5% 80.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

UGP
Ultrapar Participacoes
 8.74% Yield
DKL
Delek Logistics Partners
 12.72% Yield
TRGP
Targa Resources
 2.34% Yield
DHT
DHT Holdings
 6.34% Yield
EE
Excelerate Energy
 1.05% Yield

KYN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 2026-01-30 Monthly 0.085 6.3% 0.68%
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.67%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.67%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-10-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.67%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.66%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.65%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-07-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.64%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.64%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-30 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.65%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-04-30 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.7%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.65%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.62%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-01-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.61%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Monthly 0.08 0% 0.63%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Monthly 0.08 -66.7% 0.64%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-07 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% 2.16%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 2.09%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% 2.23%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-10 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% 2.52%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-10-10 Quarterly 0.21 0% 2.47%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.21 0% 2.67%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.21 5% 2.44%
2023-01-03 2023-01-04 2023-01-11 Quarterly 0.2 0% 2.37%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% 2.44%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-12 Quarterly 0.2 0% 2.38%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-19 Quarterly 0.2 14.3% 2.14%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-11 Quarterly 0.175 0% 2.29%
2021-10-01 2021-10-04 2021-10-08 Quarterly 0.175 0% 2.23%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-13 Quarterly 0.175 16.7% 1.97%
2021-03-22 2021-03-23 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% 2.11%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.15 25% N/A
2020-04-22 2020-04-23 2020-04-30 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-03-18 2020-03-19 2020-03-31 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 2020-02-28 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-01-15 2020-01-16 2020-01-31 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-19 2019-12-31 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-11-29 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-10-23 2019-10-24 2019-10-31 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-09-18 2019-09-19 2019-09-30 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-08-21 2019-08-22 2019-08-30 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-07-17 2019-07-18 2019-07-31 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-06-19 2019-06-20 2019-06-28 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-05-31 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-18 2019-04-30 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-03-29 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-02-28 Monthly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-01-16 2019-01-17 2019-01-31 Monthly 0.12 -20% N/A
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2018-12-31 Monthly 0.15 0% N/A

KYN Dividend FAQ

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (NYSE: KYN) is a closed-ended equity fund launched in 2004 and managed by KA Fund Advisors in partnership with Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. The fund’s mandate is to invest primarily in U.S. energy-related master limited partnerships (MLPs) and related equities, with a focus on the Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of KYN?

As of February 2026, KYN`s dividend yield is 7.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 13.43.

Does KYN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KYN paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.085 USD.

How often does KYN pay dividends?

KYN pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, KYN has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.

KYN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KYN for the next 4 payments are between 0.068 (-20.0%) and 0.081 (-4.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KYN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.085 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kayne Anderson MLP (KYN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KYN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kayne Anderson MLP (KYN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KYN?

KYN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.7% per year.
Strong growth: KYN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KYN?

KYN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 22.0%. If you bought KYN's shares at 4.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 22.0% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KYN?

KYN Payout Consistency is 90.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Kayne Anderson MLP has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KYN have a good Dividend Yield?

KYN`s 7.89% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KYN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KYN is 34.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of KYN?

KYN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KYN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KYN's Outstanding Shares?

Kayne Anderson MLP's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 10.58% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has KYN ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2005 34,530,000
2006 39,670,000 +14.89%
2007 43,820,000 +10.46%
2008 45,550,000 +3.95%
2009 52,440,000 +15.13%
2010 90,010,000 +71.64%
2011 82,310,000 -8.55%
2012 88,264,500 +7.23%
2013 100,037,700 +13.34%
2014 109,440,000 +9.4%
2015 111,384,400 +1.78%
2016 113,530,300 +1.93%
2017 114,736,400 +1.06%
2018 126,100,000 +9.9%
2019 126,337,100 +0.19%
2020 102,203,600 -19.1%
2021 126,447,600 +23.72%
2022 136,131,500 +7.66%
2023 138,299,800 +1.59%
2024 169,126,000 +22.29%
2025 169,126,000

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40