Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund

NML

Market cap $454M

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NEW YORK , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock.

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Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund offers a compelling 8-9% yield, monthly payouts, and diversified midstream energy exposure without K-1 tax forms, appealing to income-focused investors. The fund's C-corp structure enables tax simplicity but introduces tax drag, slightly reducing net returns compared to direct MLP ownership. NML benefits from resilient, fee-based midstream assets and favorable policy tailwinds, and currently trades at a 9-10% discount to NAV, enhancing value.

NEW YORK , Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on September 30, 2025, has a record date of September 15, 2025, and has an ex-date of September 15, 2025.

NEW YORK , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on August 29, 2025, has a record date of August 15, 2025, and has an ex-date of August 15, 2025.

NEW YORK , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on July 31, 2025, has a record date of July 15, 2025, and has an ex-date of July 15, 2025.

I rate NML a buy due to its 7.96% yield, 10.57% NAV discount, and strong exposure to stable midstream energy assets. The fund's concentrated portfolio, low leverage, and outperformance versus AMLP and the S&P 500 highlight management's skill and risk control. Current geopolitical tensions, especially in Iran, could boost U.S. oil demand, benefiting NML's holdings despite expected volatility.

Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc offers exposure to stable, high-yield energy infrastructure companies, providing resilience against economic downturns and attractive income for risk-averse investors. Despite a lower yield than peers, NML boasts strong five-year total returns, outperforming most competitors and the S&P 500, justifying its valuation. The fund increased its exposure to SUN and MPLX over the past few months, which appears to have been a profitable trade.

NEW YORK , May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NML) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0584 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on June 30, 2025, has a record date of June 16, 2025, and has an ex-date of June 16, 2025.