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MQY DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
6.78% YieldFinancial ServicesBlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Price: $10.26 · Annual div: $0.6960/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-11-13
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MQY Dividend Yield
MQY (BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.) has a dividend yield of 6.78%, based on an annual dividend of $0.6960 per share and a price of $10.26. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.6960 per share — a trailing yield of 6.78%. Dividends are paid monthly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, MQY's 12-month yield ranged from 6.01% to 6.99%. Full MQY dividend history ↓
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MQY DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a MQY position grows its share count by about 6.61% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows -2.5% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 13 years without adding new money.
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MQY Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-11Latest | 2026-12-22 | $0.0580 | — | — |
| 2026-11-13 | 2026-12-01 | $0.0580 | — | — |
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-11-02 | $0.0580 | 6.99% | $9.96 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-10-01 | $0.0580 | 6.35% | $10.96 |
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-09-01 | $0.0580 | 6.72% | $11.22 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2026-08-03 | $0.0580 | 6.01% | $11.59 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-01 | $0.0580 | 6.11% | $11.40 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-06-01 | $0.0580 | 6.17% | $11.28 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-05-01 | $0.0580 | 6.28% | $11.08 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-04-01 | $0.0580 | 6.37% | $11.84 |
| 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-02 | $0.0580 | 6.43% | $11.73 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-02-02 | $0.0580 | 6.13% | $11.35 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0580 | 6.12% | $11.38 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-12-01 | $0.0580 | 6.52% | $11.57 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-11-03 | $0.0580 | 5.94% | $11.71 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-01 | $0.0580 | 6.85% | $11.01 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-02 | $0.0580 | 6.29% | $11.07 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.0580 | 6.25% | $11.14 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-07-01 | $0.0580 | 6.85% | $11.01 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-02 | $0.0580 | 6.23% | $11.17 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-05-01 | $0.0580 | 5.88% | $11.83 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-01 | $0.0580 | 5.77% | $12.06 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-03-03 | $0.0580 | 5.84% | $11.91 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-02-03 | $0.0580 | 5.94% | $11.71 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0580 | 5.47% | $12.73 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-02 | $0.0580 | 5.59% | $12.46 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-11-01 | $0.0580 | 5.17% | $13.19 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-10-01 | $0.0580 | 5.28% | $12.65 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-03 | $0.0580 | 5.23% | $12.48 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-08-01 | $0.0580 | 5.22% | $12.23 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-01 | $0.0580 | 5.22% | $11.95 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-03 | $0.0580 | 5.17% | $11.79 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-05-01 | $0.0580 | 4.87% | $12.22 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-01 | $0.0580 | 4.70% | $12.36 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-01 | $0.0580 | 4.59% | $12.32 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-01 | $0.0580 | 4.90% | $12.27 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | $0.0583 | 5.09% | $11.62 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-01 | $0.0435 | 5.24% | $10.19 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-11-01 | $0.0435 | 5.23% | $10.26 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-02 | $0.0435 | 4.87% | $11.09 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-09-01 | $0.0435 | 4.68% | $11.82 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.0435 | 5.32% | $11.69 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-03 | $0.0435 | 5.10% | $11.33 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-01 | $0.0435 | 5.59% | $11.68 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-01 | $0.0435 | 5.19% | $11.75 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-03 | $0.0435 | 5.38% | $11.69 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-01 | $0.0470 | 5.26% | $12.34 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-01 | $0.0470 | 6.22% | $11.70 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.0480 | 6.27% | $11.86 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-01 | $0.0470 | 6.52% | $10.68 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-01 | $0.0470 | 6.93% | $11.19 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-10-03 | $0.0560 | 5.97% | $12.19 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-01 | $0.0560 | 6.05% | $13.19 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-01 | $0.0560 | 5.76% | $12.88 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-01 | $0.0560 | 5.61% | $13.34 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-01 | $0.0630 | 5.91% | $12.80 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-02 | $0.0630 | 5.52% | $13.69 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-04-01 | $0.0630 | 5.35% | $14.87 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-03-01 | $0.0630 | 5.29% | $15.03 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-01 | $0.0630 | 5.33% | $16.10 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.0630 | 4.96% | $16.04 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-12-01 | $0.0630 | 5.29% | $16.23 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-01 | $0.0630 | 4.91% | $16.21 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-01 | $0.0630 | 4.74% | $16.79 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-01 | $0.0630 | 4.77% | $16.63 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-02 | $0.0630 | 4.70% | $16.82 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-01 | $0.0630 | 4.73% | $16.62 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-01 | $0.0630 | 5.25% | $15.94 |
| 2021-04-07 | 2021-05-03 | $0.1024 | 4.85% | $15.96 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-04-01 | $0.0630 | 4.25% | $15.81 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-03-01 | $0.0630 | 3.50% | $17.38 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-02-01 | $0.0630 | 3.31% | $16.48 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0635 | — | — |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-01 | $0.0630 | — | — |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-11-02 | $0.0630 | — | — |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-10-01 | $0.0600 | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-09-01 | $0.0600 | — | — |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-08-03 | $0.0600 | — | — |
| 2020-06-12 | 2020-07-01 | $0.0600 | — | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 2020-06-01 | $0.0530 | — | — |
About BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. is a closed-end investment vehicle offered by BlackRock, Inc. Its management is handled by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund primarily allocates its capital to the fixed income market, with a specific focus on long-term municipal obligations. These investments generate interest income that is exempt from federal taxation. Additionally, it diversifies its holdings with investments in short-term securities. Established on July 21, 1992, the fund is domiciled in the United States.
MQY Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is MQY's dividend yield?
MQY (BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.) has a dividend yield of 6.78%, based on an annual dividend of $0.6960 per share and a price of $10.26. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.6960 per share — a trailing yield of 6.78%. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in MQY pay in dividends?
$10,000 in MQY at a 6.78% yield pays about $678 a year ($57 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for MQY?
With dividends reinvested, a MQY position grows its share count by about 6.61% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows -2.5% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 13 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate MQY dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the MQY DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is MQY's next ex-dividend date?
MQY's next ex-dividend date is 2026-11-13. MQY pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is MQY's dividend growth rate?
MQY's dividend changed 0.0% over the last year and -2.6% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 MQY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold MQY.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 6.78% | 3.98% | $678 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 5.76% | 2.96% | $576 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 5.42% | 2.62% | $542 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 6.78% | 3.98% | $678 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 6.19% | 3.39% | $619 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 6.78% | 3.98% | $678 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 5.08% | 2.29% | $509 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 5.76% | 2.96% | $576 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 4.75% | 1.95% | $475 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 4.99% | 2.19% | $499 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 4.75% | 1.95% | $475 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 MQY Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $0.70/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 MQY Dividend Payment Schedule
MQY pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 MQY vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How MQY compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for MQY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ MQY Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | 2026-02-23 | 1,464 | $100000.00 | $146.40M | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 72.09 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 119.46 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 167.17 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 220.63 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 142.86 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 98.55 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 504.19 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 64.88 | — | — | ||
| J-Other | 2026-02-23 | 328.793 | $12.39 | $4.1K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) is currently trading at $10.26, 14% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 6.78% based on an annual payout of $0.6960 per share.
MQY (BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.) — 6.78% Dividend Yield Analysis
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) is a financial services stock currently trading at $10.26 with a dividend yield of 6.78%. It pays an annual dividend of $0.6960 per share. Over the past 5 years, MQY's dividend has declined at an average rate of 2.6% a year.
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