MUC (BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund) EPS (Basic): $0.23 (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


MUC BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Inc MUC
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What is BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund EPS (Basic)?

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund MUC +0.05% 34 EPS (Basic) is $0.23 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MUC with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.94. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.23.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.94. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.23.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.94. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.24.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 291.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 27.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 9 years, BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 71.70% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 27.70% per year.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund  (NYSE:MUC) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund EPS (Basic) Related Terms

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.86 -2.08 -0.26 0.43 -0.79

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.14 -0.08 -0.71 0.94
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BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jul. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-74.226-0)/93.957
=-0.79

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jan. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(88.058-0)/93.679
=0.94

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.23

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $0.23 mean?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund (MUC) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.23 as of Jan. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund and its competitors.
Is BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.23. Overall, BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to BUR and RNP?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's EPS (Basic) of $0.23 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund and its competitors. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund (MUC) has a current EPS (Basic) of $0.23. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.23. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund (MUC), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.23 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes and California personal income taxes. The fund mainly invests in municipal obligations exempt from U.S. federal income taxes (except that the interest may be subject to the U.S. federal alternative minimum tax) and California personal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, it invests a majority of its managed assets in investment-grade municipal obligations with remaining maturities of one year or more at the time of investment. It can also invest in below investment-grade securities, or directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
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