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NVG

Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund

NVG

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$10.79

Undervalued · +45% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.79%

Annual Dividend

$0.95

Payout Ratio

107%

5-Yr Growth

3.5%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about NVG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) has a forward dividend yield of 8.79%, based on an annual dividend of $0.95 per share and a share price of $10.79.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (51 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026.
  • NVG last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • NVG's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG pays out 107% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • NVG's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG's 8.79% yield is 49% above its five-year average yield of 5.89%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NVG is $15.66 per share, 45% above the $10.79 share price, so NVG screens as undervalued.
  • Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "NVG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NVG

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) yields 8.79% ($0.95 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (51/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is NVG a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.79% ($0.95/yr), with 2 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 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (107%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    8.79%
    Payout Ratio
    107%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.95
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    3.5%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.80
    Market Cap
    $2.3B
    P/E Ratio
    12.1
    5-Yr Total Return
    -38%
    52-Week Range
    $10.29 – $13.59
    Dividend Safety
    C · 51/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    NVG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NVG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is NVG a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.79% ($0.95/yr), with 2 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.

    Is NVG undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NVG's fair value is about $15.66 versus a $10.79 share price — so it looks undervalued (+45% vs. fair value).

    Is NVG's dividend safe?

    NVG has a dividend-safety grade of C (51/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is NVG's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for NVG is about $15.66 per share, roughly 45% above the current $10.79 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is NVG a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NVG screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.79% ($0.95/yr), with 2 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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will NVG cut its dividend?

    NVG earns a dividend-safety grade of C (51/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does NVG pay a dividend?

    Yes. Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.95 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.79%.

    What is NVG's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG's forward dividend yield is 8.79%, based on a $0.95 annual dividend and a $10.79 share price.

    What is NVG's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG pays $0.95 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is NVG's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG's payout ratio is 107% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has NVG grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, NVG has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next NVG ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for NVG is Oct 15, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.95 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$7.90
    Annual$94.80
    Monthly avg$7.90

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