NFJ (Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund) YoY EPS Growth: 180.00% (As of Jan. 2026)

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NFJ Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund NFJ
61 GF Score
Price $15.63
GF Value $19.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund YoY EPS Growth?

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund NFJ -0.32% 61 YoY EPS Growth is 180.00% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NFJ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 180.00%.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.40.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund YoY EPS Growth Related Terms

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

* 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.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund YoY EPS Growth Chart

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Annual Data
Trend Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EPS Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 14.12 -156.44 188.60 35.64 16.06

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
YoY EPS Growth 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 -204.89 -27.50 359.07 -78.16 180.00
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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(1.59-1.37)/ | 1.37 |
=16.06 %

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jan. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jan. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jan. 2025 )) |
=(1.4-0.5)/ | 0.5 |
=180.00 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth of 180.00% mean?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) has a YoY EPS Growth of 180.00% as of Jan. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is 180.00%. Overall, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth compare to BTT and QQQX?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's YoY EPS Growth of 180.00% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is 180.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $15.63 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 180.00%. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), the current YoY EPS Growth is 180.00% 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.

Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.63 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40. GuruFocus considers Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NFJ:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 180.00%
  • GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $15.63 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NFJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Business Description

Address 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA, USA, 01301-9683
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund is a Massachusetts-based business trust. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek current income and gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. It pursues its investment objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks and income-producing convertible securities.
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