JQC Distribution History & Yield
Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 20 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 80 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 110 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 140 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 170 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 200 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 230 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 290 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 10, 2027 (in 350 days) | Oct 24, 2027 | $0.0513 | $5.13 | 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 $0.616 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 | 1,949 | $8,727 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,741 | $43,636 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,481 | $87,273 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.75%. $10,000 in JQC would currently pay about $1,375 a year ($115 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JQC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| 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% |
JQC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cut 7.4% | $0.054 | $0.05 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
JQC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -15.0% over the past year.
A 13.7% 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. 241 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
JQC distribution FAQ
When is JQC's next ex-distribution date?
JQC's next ex-distribution date is Nov 14, 2026 (in 20 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0513 per share, expected on Nov 28, 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 Oct 15, 2026.
What is JQC's distribution yield?
JQC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 13.75%, based on $0.616 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.616 per share, is 13.75%.
How much does JQC pay per share?
JQC pays about $0.0513 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.616 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $61.60 a year.
Has JQC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.5% a year (-4.9% 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 13.75%, you would need about 1,949 shares of JQC (roughly $8,727 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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