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NADNuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund

Dividend Payout Ratio: 34.62%

Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?

The dividend payout ratio of 34.62% is 66% below its 5-year average of 101.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.94%–272.90%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 59.84% below its 12-month average of 86.22%.

Dividend Payout Ratio (34.62%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($0.86) / TTM EPS ($2.47)

NAD Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

NAD Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart

34.62%
-80.89% 1Y
NAD Dividend Payout Ratio

NAD Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NAD Dividend Payout Ratio

NAD Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NAD Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO

34.62%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

86.22%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

115.92%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

101.84%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

73.80%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-59.84%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-70.13%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-66.00%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-53.08%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

Annual Payout Ratio History

YearEPSDividendPayout Ratio
2025$0.28$0.89316.4%
2024$2.00$0.7738.6%
2023$0.19$0.47249.2%
2022($3.57)$0.66N/A (Loss)
2021$1.07$0.7267.2%
2020$0.49$0.66133.8%
2019$2.13$0.6430.1%
2018($0.30)$0.67N/A (Loss)
2017$0.44$0.76173.2%
2016($0.05)$0.79N/A (Loss)
2015$0.67$0.87129.5%
2014$2.12$0.8941.9%
2013($0.75)$0.89N/A (Loss)
2012$2.62$0.9134.7%

Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the dividend payout ratio for Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)?
The dividend payout ratio for NAD stock is 34.62%.
Is Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund's dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 34.62% is 66% below its 5-year average of 101.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.94%–272.90%).
What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)?
The TTM average dividend payout ratio for NAD stock is 86.22%.
What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)?
The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for NAD stock is 115.92%.
What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)?
The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for NAD stock is 101.84%.
What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)?
The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for NAD stock is 73.80%.

NAD Dividend Payout Ratio History

DATEDIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
2026-06-2634.62%
2026-06-2434.67%
2026-06-2234.64%
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About Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund

The Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD) is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end mutual fund that began operations on January 15, 1999, having previously been known as the Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund. Launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc., this fund is jointly overseen by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. Its core objective is to invest in undervalued municipal bonds and similar instruments within the American fixed-income market, aiming to generate income that is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund's portfolio predominantly comprises investment-grade securities, targeting an average maturity of roughly 18 years. Management employs a bottom-up, fundamental analysis approach for constructing its holdings. Its performance is measured against benchmarks set by Standard & Poor's (S&P).

Chicago, IL
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Financial Services / Asset Management - Income
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management - Income
CEO
Thomas C. Spalding Jr.