NZF Distribution History & Yield
Nuveen Municipal Credit 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 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 80 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 110 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 140 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 170 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 200 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 230 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 290 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 10, 2027 (in 350 days) | Oct 24, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NZF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.96 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much NZF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,250 | $13,675 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,250 | $68,375 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,500 | $136,750 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.78%. $10,000 in NZF would currently pay about $878 a year ($73 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NZF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
NZF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to NZF's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
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
NZF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -12.9% over the past year.
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 Municipal Credit Income Fund
Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in undervalued municipal securities and other related investments the income from which is exempt from regular federal income taxes. It seeks to invest in investment grade securities rated Baa/BBB or better with an average maturity of around 18 years. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a focus on bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio.
First distribution on our records: Nov 15, 2001. 303 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NZF distribution FAQ
When is NZF's next ex-distribution date?
NZF'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 $0.08 per share, expected on Nov 28, 2026.
How often does NZF pay distributions?
NZF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.08 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is NZF's distribution yield?
NZF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.78%, based on $0.96 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.94. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.96 per share, is 8.78%.
How much does NZF pay per share?
NZF pays about $0.08 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.96 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $96.00 a year.
Has NZF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, NZF'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 NZF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.78%, you would need about 1,250 shares of NZF (roughly $13,675 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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