JQC Distribution History & Yield
Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 217 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 277 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 307 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JQC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.624 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much JQC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,924 | $9,192 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,616 | $45,962 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,231 | $91,923 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.05%. $10,000 in JQC would currently pay about $1,305 a year ($109 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JQC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.05 | -7.4% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.054 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
JQC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -13.2% over the past year.
A 13.1% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund
Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is managed by Symphony Asset Management, LLC. It invests in the fixed income and public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in senior secured and second lien loans, preferred securities, convertible securities and related instruments. It seeks to invest in investment grade securities.
First distribution on our records: Aug 14, 2003. 239 payments tracked.
JQC distribution FAQ
When is JQC's next ex-distribution date?
JQC's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.052 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does JQC pay distributions?
JQC pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.05 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is JQC's distribution yield?
JQC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 13.05%, based on $0.624 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.624 per share, is 13.05%.
How much does JQC pay per share?
JQC pays about $0.052 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.624 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $62.40 a year.
Has JQC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.3% a year (-3.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, JQC's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of JQC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.05%, you would need about 1,924 shares of JQC (roughly $9,192 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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