Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 11.37% ($1.89 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 15, 2026, with payment scheduled for November 2, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 89.3%; the market capitalization is approximately $418M. Review NPFD dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD)

What is Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund's dividend yield?
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 11.37%, which works out to $1.89 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 15, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is November 2, 2026.
How many years has Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund increased its dividend?
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Is Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) currently has 2 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund in?
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Income industry.
What is Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund's dividend payout ratio?
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 89.3%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.