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NCA

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund

NCA

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

3.89%

Annual Dividend

$0.36

Payout Ratio

100%

5-Yr Growth

1.4%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

NCA Dividend Safety Score

62/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak4 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2021
Earnings payout coverage100% of earnings paid out
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 NCA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) pays a monthly dividend yielding 3.89% ($0.36/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2021
    • Elevated payout ratio (100%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.89%
    Payout Ratio
    100%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.36
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    1.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    4
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.38
    Market Cap
    $306.4M
    P/E Ratio
    26.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    -14%
    52-Week Range
    $8.39 – $9.80
    Dividend Safety
    C · 62/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2021)
    NCA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Income Calculator

    At $0.36 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$3.00
    Annual$36.00
    Monthly avg$3.00