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NMI

Nuveen Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

NMI

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

4.20%

Annual Dividend

$0.46

Payout Ratio

163%

5-Yr Growth

2.9%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

NMI Dividend Safety Score

56/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2022
Earnings payout coverage163% 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 NMI a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Nuveen Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NMI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.20% ($0.46/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2022
    • Elevated payout ratio (163%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    4.20%
    Payout Ratio
    163%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.46
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    2.9%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    3
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.32
    Market Cap
    $122.6M
    P/E Ratio
    38.8
    5-Yr Total Return
    -9%
    52-Week Range
    $9.62 – $11.18
    Dividend Safety
    C · 56/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)
    NMI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.46 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$3.83
    Annual$46.00
    Monthly avg$3.83