NZF Dividend History & Analysis | 7.9% Yield
NZF 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
7.86%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
4.93%
Consistency Lifetime
92.3%
Yield on Cost 5y
7.87%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
25
Dividend Rating
71.07%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Muni National Long
Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAD | 2,990 M | 7.64% | 7.70% |
| MYI | 799 M | 6.74% | 7.0% |
| MMU | 483 M | 6.52% | 6.92% |
| NMI | 93 M | 4.61% | 4.79% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMI | 93 M | 5.36% | 94.2% |
| MMU | 483 M | 6.55% | 89.8% |
| NUV | 1,916 M | 2.84% | 93.3% |
| MYI | 799 M | 1.87% | 92.9% |
| NEA | 3,717 M | 4.86% | 93.9% |
NZF 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 | 2026-02-02 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-12-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-11-03 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-02 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-08-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-07-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-02 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-05-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-03-03 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-02-03 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-02 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-11-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-03 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-08-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-01 | Monthly | 0.08 | 37.9% | 0.65% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-03 | Monthly | 0.058 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-05-01 | Monthly | 0.058 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-04-01 | Monthly | 0.058 | 11.5% | 0.48% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-03-01 | Monthly | 0.052 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-01 | Monthly | 0.052 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.052 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-01 | Monthly | 0.052 | 20.9% | 0.47% |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-11-01 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-01 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-01 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-03 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-01 | Monthly | 0.043 | 59.3% | 0.37% |
| 2023-04-26 | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-01 | Monthly | 0.027 | 58.8% | 0.23% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-01 | Monthly | 0.017 | -60.5% | 0.14% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-03 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-01 | Monthly | 0.043 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-01 | Monthly | 0.043 | -15.7% | 0.36% |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.051 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-01 | Monthly | 0.051 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-01 | Monthly | 0.051 | -13.6% | 0.45% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-03 | Monthly | 0.059 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-01 | Monthly | 0.059 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-01 | Monthly | 0.059 | 7.3% | 0.45% |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | Monthly | 0.055 | 1275% | 0.45% |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-01 | Monthly | 0.004 | -93.2% | 0.03% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-01 | Monthly | 0.059 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-02 | Monthly | 0.059 | -10.6% | 0.44% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-01 | Monthly | 0.066 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-01 | Monthly | 0.066 | 0% | 0.43% |
NZF Dividend FAQ
Nuveen Municipal Credit Income (NYSE: NZF) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that targets national municipal bonds with a long-duration bias, aiming to generate current income while preserving capital.
What is the Dividend Yield of NZF?
As of February 2026, NZF`s dividend yield is 7.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 12.77.Does NZF pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, NZF 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 0.08 USD.How often does NZF pay dividends?
NZF pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, NZF has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.NZF dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NZF for the next 4 payments are between 0.076 (-5.0%) and 0.077 (-3.8%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will NZF pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nuveen Municipal Credit (NZF) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NZF?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Nuveen Municipal Credit (NZF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of NZF?
NZF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.93% per year.
Strong growth: NZF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of NZF?
NZF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.87%. If you bought NZF's shares at 12.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.87% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of NZF?
NZF Payout Consistency is 92.3%.
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: Nuveen Municipal Credit has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does NZF have a good Dividend Yield?
NZF`s 7.86% 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 NZF?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NZF is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of NZF?
NZF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.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