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MUA

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.

MUA

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

6.22%

Annual Dividend

$0.67

Payout Ratio

215%

5-Yr Growth

1.1%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

MUA Dividend Safety Score

47/ 100
Grade D

Risky

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage215% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 4.33
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is MUA a good dividend stock?

Mixed

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.22% ($0.67/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (215%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    6.22%
    Payout Ratio
    215%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.67
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    1.1%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.61
    Market Cap
    $538.8M
    P/E Ratio
    34.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -37%
    52-Week Range
    $10.02 – $11.79
    Dividend Safety
    D · 47/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    MUA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.67 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$5.58
    Annual$67.00
    Monthly avg$5.58