KTF Dividend History & Yield

DWS Municipal Income Trust · NYSE

Stock Financial Services Monthly payer High yield
$8.66
-0.23% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
8.83%
$0.765/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
8.13%
$0.704/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$0.704
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0587
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Sep 16, 2026 Estimated
in 7 days
Next pay date
Sep 30, 2026
in 21 days
Last ex-dividend date
Aug 19, 2026
$0.061 per share
Payout ratio
84%
of earnings
Market cap
339.3M
P/E 10.0
5y dividend CAGR
+7.6%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
37.2
since Jul 10, 1989
1y total return
+6.5%
price -2.1% + dividends 8.6%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days) Sep 30, 2026 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (in 35 days) Oct 28, 2026 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (in 63 days) Nov 25, 2026 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 91 days) Dec 23, 2026 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 119 days) Jan 20, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Feb 3, 2027 (in 147 days) Feb 17, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Mar 3, 2027 (in 175 days) Mar 17, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) Apr 14, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) May 12, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 259 days) Jun 9, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) Jul 7, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated
Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 315 days) Aug 4, 2027 $0.0587 $5.87 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KTF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.7627 per share.

Dividend payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 14, 2023 to Aug 19, 2026; most recent $0.061$0.00$0.04$0.08Jul 14, 2023: $0.025Jul '23Aug 17, 2023: $0.025Sep 15, 2023: $0.024Oct 13, 2023: $0.024Nov 17, 2023: $0.025Dec 15, 2023: $0.027Dec '23Jan 18, 2024: $0.027Feb 16, 2024: $0.029Mar 19, 2024: $0.035Apr 18, 2024: $0.061May 16, 2024: $0.061May '24Jun 20, 2024: $0.061Jul 18, 2024: $0.061Aug 19, 2024: $0.061Sep 19, 2024: $0.061Oct 17, 2024: $0.061Oct '24Nov 20, 2024: $0.061Dec 18, 2024: $0.061Dec 30, 2024: $0.016Jan 21, 2025: $0.061Feb 20, 2025: $0.061Feb '25Mar 20, 2025: $0.061Apr 21, 2025: $0.061May 19, 2025: $0.061Jun 20, 2025: $0.061Jul 21, 2025: $0.061Jul '25Aug 19, 2025: $0.061Sep 19, 2025: $0.061Oct 20, 2025: $0.061Nov 20, 2025: $0.061Dec 19, 2025: $0.061Dec '25Dec 30, 2025: $0.033Jan 21, 2026: $0.061Feb 20, 2026: $0.061Mar 20, 2026: $0.061Apr 22, 2026: $0.061Apr '26May 20, 2026: $0.061Jun 24, 2026: $0.061Jul 22, 2026: $0.061Aug 19, 2026: $0.061

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.50$1.002017: $0.767$0.76720172018: $0.642$0.64220182019: $0.534$0.53420192020: $0.507$0.50720202021: $0.502$0.50220212022: $0.446$0.44620222023: $0.313$0.31320232024: $0.656$0.65620242025: $0.765$0.76520252026 (YTD): $0.488$0.4882026 YTD

How much KTF do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,705$14,761$1,200
$500 / month8,523$73,807$6,000
$1,000 / month17,046$147,614$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 8.13%. $10,000 in KTF would currently pay about $813 a year ($68 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

KTF dividend history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 19, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
Jul 22, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
Jun 24, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
May 20, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
Apr 22, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
Mar 20, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
Feb 20, 2026 $0.061 +0.0%
Jan 21, 2026 $0.061 +84.8%
Dec 30, 2025 $0.033 -45.9%
Dec 19, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Nov 20, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Oct 20, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Sep 19, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Aug 19, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Jul 21, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Jun 20, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
May 19, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Apr 21, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Mar 20, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Feb 20, 2025 $0.061 +0.0%
Jan 21, 2025 $0.061 +281.2%
Dec 30, 2024 $0.016 -73.8%
Dec 18, 2024 $0.061 +0.0%
Nov 20, 2024 $0.061 +0.0%

KTF dividend increases & cuts

Market-wide changes →
Ex-dateChangeOldNewStatus
Dec 30, 2025 Cut 45.9% $0.061 $0.033 Paid

Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.

Payout risk check

Yield-trap heuristicModerate risk

KTF scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).

3 warning flags raised:

  • Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
  • Yield above 7%
  • Payment was cut within the last 5 years

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 DWS Municipal Income Trust

Deutsche Municipal Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade tax-exempt municipal securities which are exempt from federal income tax. It seeks to invest in securities that are rated Baa or BBB or better by Moody's or S&P. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Municipal Bond Index. It was formerly known as DWS Municipal Income Trust. Deutsche Municipal Income Trust was formed on October 20, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Jul 10, 1989. 449 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

KTF dividend FAQ

When is KTF's next ex-dividend date?

KTF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0587 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.

How often does KTF pay dividends?

KTF pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.061 per share with an ex-date of Aug 19, 2026.

What is KTF's dividend yield?

KTF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.83%, based on $0.765 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.704 per share, is 8.13%.

How much does KTF pay per share?

KTF pays about $0.0587 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.704 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $70.40 a year.

Has KTF grown or cut its dividend?

KTF has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.6% a year (+2.3% over the last year). KTF did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.

How many shares of KTF do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 8.13%, you would need about 1,705 shares of KTF (roughly $14,761 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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