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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund(NYSE) NMZ

Market Cap$1.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2003)+159%
5 Year-18%
1 Year-11%
1 Month-4%
$8.65
-4.48%
-0.40Today
After hours$8.65+$0.00 (+0.00%)
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 8.632026-10-23
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.48%USD 9.132026-10-16
1 month-4.25%USD 9.012026-09-23
3 month-13.79%USD 10.012026-07-24
Year to date-9.65%USD 9.552025-12-31
1 year-11.48%USD 9.752025-10-23
3 year+24.07%USD 6.962023-10-24
5 year-18.31%USD 10.562021-10-22
Since inception+159.2%USD 3.332003-11-20

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$191.24M

Net Income (TTM)

$101.23M

EPS (TTM)

$0.62

P/E Ratio

14.03

Dividend

$0.79

Beta (Volatility)

0.26 (Low)

Price

$8.65

Volume

5,517,536.005

Open

$8.76

Previous Close

$8.63

Daily Range

$8.62 - $8.79

52-Week Range

$8.62 - $10.77

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 5, 2026

NMZ News

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About Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund is a closed-end fixed income mutual fund established in the United States in 2003. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade, tax-exempt municipal securities, aiming to provide high income to its investors.

Products and Services
  • Investment in tax-exempt municipal securities
  • Focus on high-income generation
  • Managed by experienced investment professionals
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $46.25 million
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield stands at 9.11%
  • Strong interest income of $54.12 million reported last quarter
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for the latest quarter was $13.36 million
  • Operating income margin improved to 57.85%
  • Debt ratio maintained at 38.62%, indicating financial stability
The Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund focuses on generating high income through strategic investments in municipal securities. With a robust management team and a commitment to delivering value, the fund has demonstrated resilience in its financial performance. Recent quarterly results indicate a solid revenue stream and a healthy operating income margin, reflecting effective management of resources. The fund's attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal to income-focused investors. Overall, the fund's strategic positioning in the municipal bond market and its consistent income generation make it a noteworthy consideration for potential investors.
AI Generated • Oct 25, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

CEO

David J. Lamb, CPA

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60606-1220, US

NMZ Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

86.40%

Operating Margin

107.55%

Net Income Margin

79.54%

Return on Equity

4.40%

Return on Capital

2.69%

Return on Assets

2.04%

Earnings Yield

7.13%

Dividend Yield

9.11%

Payout Ratio

1.18%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

215.37M

Volume

5.52M

Avg. Volume

1.16M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$164.79M

Operating Income

$160.72M

EBITDA

$160.72M

Operating Cash Flow

$133.82M

Capital Expenditure

-$3.00

Free Cash Flow

$133.82M

Cash & ST Invst.

$20.07M

Total Debt

$1.45B

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund Performance Analysis

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD 40,311,310-49.6%
20232023-10-31USD 34,843,314-13.6%
20242024-10-31USD 91,880,383163.7%
20252025-10-31USD 96,308,9074.8%
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-10-3112.7%
Q22025-04-30-4.7%
Q42025-10-317.6%
Q22026-04-30-7.3%
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD -3.83N/A
20232023-10-31USD 0.07N/A
20242024-10-31USD 2.323433.8%
20252025-10-31USD 0.22-90.4%
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-10-31-69.1%
Q22025-04-30-160.0%
Q42025-10-31266.7%
Q22026-04-30-88.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$46.25M

+7.1%

Gross Profit

$39.53M

-81.9%

Gross Margin

85.46%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.86BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$13.36M

-93.2%

EBITDA

$26.76M

-87.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$20.07M

+23.3%

Total Debt

$1.45B

+81.0%

Accounts Receivable

$110.38M

-9.4%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.45B

+11865.6%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

2.04%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.76%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$54.83M

+606.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$54.83M

+606.4%

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Questions About NMZ

What is the current price of Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund?

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund is trading at $8.63 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund has traded between $8.62 and $10.77.

How much debt does Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund reported total debt of $811.56M.

How much cash does Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund have on hand?

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund reported $917.78K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund’s dividend yield?

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund currently has a dividend yield of 9.11%.

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