MQY (Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Jan. 2026) — 59% Below Median


MQY Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Inc MQY
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What is Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund MQY +0.13% 34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Jan. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates MQY with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks worse than 86.8% 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. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.34.

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If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Inc is 2.22, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MQY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.82   Max: 2.22
Current: 2.22

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund was 2.22. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.82.

MQY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
86.8% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs MQY: 2.22

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund is 5.99%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund was 7.08%. The lowest was 3.70%. And the median was 5.21%.

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.35.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund was 3.60% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was -2.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

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

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (NYSE:MQY) 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.

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blackrock Muniyield Quality 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.

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.27 0.00 0.00 1.05 0.00

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.76 1.58 0.00 0.00 0.34

MQY vs BCX, MFIC, RPC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Muniyield Quality 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.

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Blackrock Muniyield Quality 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 )
=0.696/ -0.733
=N/A

Blackrock Muniyield Quality 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 )
=0.348/ 1.021
=0.34

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 mean?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (MQY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks #809 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 2.22. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's value of 0.34 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks #809 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BCX and MFIC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks #809 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's value of 0.34 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund has consistently been below 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 0.70, based on 932 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. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 51.4% below 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 Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund stock overvalued right now?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (MQY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 51.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Blackrock Muniyield 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (MQY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Muniyield Quality Fund Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The company's objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The company invests in Transportation, Corporate, Health, Utilities, Education, Housing, and other sectors.
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