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VCV

Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust

VCV

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

7.27%

Annual Dividend

$0.78

Payout Ratio

298%

5-Yr Growth

8.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

VCV Dividend Safety Score

49/ 100
Grade D

Risky

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage298% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.62
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.3× its 5-yr average — elevated

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 VCV a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust (VCV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.27% ($0.78/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

  • Strong 8.6% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Elevated payout ratio (298%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.27%
Payout Ratio
298%
Annual Dividend
$0.78
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.75
Market Cap
$517.6M
P/E Ratio
41.0
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$9.96 – $11.38
Dividend Safety
D · 49/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)
VCV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.78 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$6.50
Annual$78.00
Monthly avg$6.50