NZF Distribution History & Yield
Nuveen Municipal Credit 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 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (in 35 days) | Oct 27, 2026 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 (in 95 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 (in 125 days) | Jan 25, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 (in 155 days) | Feb 24, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 (in 185 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 (in 215 days) | Apr 25, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 (in 245 days) | May 25, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 (in 275 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 (in 305 days) | Jul 24, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 9, 2027 (in 335 days) | Aug 23, 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 $1.04 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 | $14,825 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,250 | $74,125 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,500 | $148,250 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.09%. $10,000 in NZF would currently pay about $809 a year ($67 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NZF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
NZF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -0.9% 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. 301 payments tracked.
NZF distribution FAQ
When is NZF's next ex-distribution date?
NZF'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 $0.08 per share, expected on Sep 27, 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 Aug 14, 2026.
What is NZF's distribution yield?
NZF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.09%, based on $0.96 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.86. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.96 per share, is 8.09%.
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 4.0% 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 8.09%, you would need about 1,250 shares of NZF (roughly $14,825 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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