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Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) Dividend

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$9.03

Fairly valued · +10% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 13, 2026, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) pays a monthly dividend of $0.09 per share, or $1.07 a year, a 11.89% yield at its $9.03 share price. It pays every month. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of D.

Forward Yield

11.89%

Annual Dividend

$1.07

Payout Ratio

191%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

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Key facts about NPCT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 13, 2026, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) has a forward dividend yield of 11.89%, based on an annual dividend of $1.07 per share and a share price of $9.03.
  • As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (45 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • NPCT last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • NPCT's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0900 per share.
  • As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT pays out 191% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT's 11.89% yield is 24% above its five-year average yield of 9.62%.
  • As of Nov 13, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NPCT is $9.90 per share, 10% above the $9.03 share price, so NPCT screens as fairly valued.
  • Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 4 times across the 65 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 9.1% cut to $0.0900 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 15, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "NPCT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 13, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NPCT

Is NPCT a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.89% ($1.07/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 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (191%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    11.89%
    Payout Ratio
    191%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.07
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    —
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    $259.7M
    P/E Ratio
    14.1
    5-Yr Total Return
    -50%
    52-Week Range
    $8.86 – $10.83
    Dividend Safety
    D · 45/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    NPCT dividend raises and cuts

    Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 4 times across the 65 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 9.1% cut to $0.0900 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 15, 2026.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jun 15, 2026Cut$0.0990 → $0.0900−9.1%
    Dec 15, 2025Cut$0.108 → $0.0990−8.3%
    Jun 13, 2025Cut$0.119 → $0.108−9.2%
    Jun 14, 2024Raise$0.0920 → $0.119+29.3%
    Feb 14, 2024Raise$0.0830 → $0.0920+10.8%
    Mar 14, 2023Cut$0.103 → $0.0830−19.4%
    Every NPCT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    NPCT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NPCT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →NPCT dividend calculator100 shares pay $107.00 a year, $8.92 each monthCalculate →NPCT total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is NPCT a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.89% ($1.07/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.

    Is NPCT undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NPCT's fair value is about $9.90 versus a $9.03 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+10% vs. fair value).

    Is NPCT's dividend safe?

    NPCT has a dividend-safety grade of D (45/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is NPCT's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for NPCT is about $9.90 per share, roughly 10% above the current $9.03 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is NPCT a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NPCT screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.89% ($1.07/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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will NPCT cut its dividend?

    NPCT earns a dividend-safety grade of D (45/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does NPCT pay a dividend?

    Yes. Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.07 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.89%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of NPCT pay?

    At $1.07 per share a year, 100 shares of NPCT pay $107.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $8.92 each month. Buying them costs about $903 at the Nov 13, 2026 price.

    What is NPCT's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT's forward dividend yield is 11.89%, based on a $1.07 annual dividend and a $9.03 share price.

    What is NPCT's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT pays $1.07 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is NPCT's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT's payout ratio is 191% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has NPCT grown its dividend?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next NPCT ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, NPCT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 15, 2026, for $0.0900 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.07 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$8.92
    Annual$107.00
    Monthly avg$8.92
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