MQY Dividend History & Yield
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 23, 2027 | $0.058 | $5.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MQY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.696 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MQY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,725 | $17,690 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,621 | $88,448 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,242 | $176,897 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.78%. $10,000 in MQY would currently pay about $678 a year ($57 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MQY dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.058 | +0.0% |
MQY dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to MQY's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
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
MQY scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
- 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 BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests in long-term municipal obligations the interest on which is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund also invests in short-term securities. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. was formed on July 21, 1992 and is domiciled in United States.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Sep 14, 1992. 400 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MQY dividend FAQ
When is MQY's next ex-dividend date?
MQY's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.058 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does MQY pay dividends?
MQY pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.058 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is MQY's dividend yield?
MQY's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.78%, based on $0.696 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.696 per share, is 6.78%.
How much does MQY pay per share?
MQY pays about $0.058 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.696 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $69.60 a year.
Has MQY grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 2.6% a year (+0.0% over the last year). MQY did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MQY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.78%, you would need about 1,725 shares of MQY (roughly $17,690 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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