JPC (Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.79 (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median

What is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund JPC +0.13% 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 as of Jan. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates JPC with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 58.07% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.79.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund is 0.88, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JPC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.86 Max: 12.8
Current: 0.88

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund was 12.80. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.86.

JPC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
58.07% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs JPC: 0.88

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund is 9.94%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund was 12.18%. The lowest was 6.34%. And the median was 7.98%.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.39.

During the past 12 months, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund was 7.90% per year. The lowest was -6.10% per year. And the median was -4.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (NYSE:JPC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Annual Data

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Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Jul17	Jan18	Jul18	Jan19	Jul19	Jan20	Jul20	Jan21	Jul21	Jan22	Jul22	Jan23	Jul23	Jan24	Jul24	Jan25	Jul25	Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial													0.40	0.72	1.08	0.99	0.79

JPC vs EXG, WT, UTF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
	=	0.798	/	0.78
	=	1.02

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
	=	0.387	/	0.49
	=	0.79

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 mean?

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 12.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks #543 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.

Is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 12.80. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's value of 0.79 is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks #543 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EXG and WT?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks #543 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's value of 0.79 is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 12.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79 is 11.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.79. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 11.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.79 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.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies EXG WT UTF HTGC FSK DBRG NAD ADX NVG APAM BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606

Website https://www.nuveen.com

Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide high current income, and its secondary investment objective is total return. The fund invests a majority of its assets in preferred securities and other income-producing securities, including hybrid securities such as contingent capital securities, and the rest of its investments are made in other securities, mainly income-oriented securities such as corporate and taxable municipal debt and common equity.

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