Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) Dividend
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) currently pays a dividend yield of 12.36%, distributing $1.21 per share annually ($0.09 per month). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
NPCT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
NPCT dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 12.36% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.21 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.09 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 15, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 147% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $9.76 |
What NPCT pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 12.36% yield, $10,000 invested in NPCT generates about $1,236.00 per year, or roughly $103.00 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $9.76, derived from the $1.21 annual dividend and the 12.36% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 102.5 | $123.60 | $10.30 |
| $5,000 | 512.4 | $618.00 | $51.50 |
| $10,000 | 1,024.9 | $1,236.00 | $103.00 |
| $25,000 | 2,562.2 | $3,090.00 | $257.50 |
| $100,000 | 10,248.8 | $12,360.00 | $1,030.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
NPCT dividend payment schedule
NPCT pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 15, 2026, with payment on September 5, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | September 5, 2026 | $0.09 | Confirmed |
| September 15, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | $0.09 | Projected |
| October 15, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | $0.09 | Projected |
| November 15, 2026 | December 6, 2026 | $0.09 | Projected |
| December 15, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | $0.09 | Projected |
| January 15, 2027 | February 5, 2027 | $0.09 | Projected |
To collect a NPCT dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How NPCT's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. NPCT's 12.36% is 8.61 percentage points above that median, ranking 124th of 584 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 102 names, the median yield is 9.22% — putting NPCT above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 2-year run of dividend increases ranks 287th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
NPCT pays out roughly 147% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
NPCT pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
NPCT dividend FAQ
When is the next NPCT ex-dividend date?
The next NPCT ex-dividend date is August 15, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 5, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is NPCT's dividend yield?
NPCT currently yields 12.36%, based on $1.21 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does NPCT pay dividends?
NPCT pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.09 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of NPCT generate?
At the current 12.36% yield, $10,000 invested in NPCT would produce roughly $1,236.00 per year, or about $103.00 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has NPCT increased its dividend?
Yes — NPCT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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