NEA Distribution History & Yield
Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 27, 2026 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (in 35 days) | Oct 27, 2026 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 (in 95 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 (in 125 days) | Jan 25, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 (in 155 days) | Feb 24, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 (in 185 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 (in 215 days) | Apr 25, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 (in 245 days) | May 25, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 (in 275 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 (in 305 days) | Jul 24, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 9, 2027 (in 335 days) | Aug 23, 2027 | $0.068 | $6.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NEA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.884 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much NEA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,471 | $16,221 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,353 | $81,103 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,706 | $162,206 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.40%. $10,000 in NEA would currently pay about $740 a year ($62 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NEA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.068 | -6.8% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
NEA's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved +0.3% 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 AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund
Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC and Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in undervalued municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income taxes, including the alternative minimum tax. It seeks to invest in securities that are rated Baa/BBB or better by S&P, Moody's, or Fitch. The fund's investment portfolio comprises investments in various industries, which include transportation, healthcare, utilities, housing/multifamily, and water and sewer.
First distribution on our records: Feb 12, 2003. 286 payments tracked.
NEA distribution FAQ
When is NEA's next ex-distribution date?
NEA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 13, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.068 per share, expected on Sep 27, 2026.
How often does NEA pay distributions?
NEA pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.068 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is NEA's distribution yield?
NEA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.40%, based on $0.816 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.03. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.816 per share, is 7.40%.
How much does NEA pay per share?
NEA pays about $0.068 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.816 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $81.60 a year.
Has NEA grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.9% a year (-6.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, NEA'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 NEA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.40%, you would need about 1,471 shares of NEA (roughly $16,221 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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