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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund(NYSE) NMZ

Market Cap$1.96BMarket 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)+171%
5 Year-16%
1 Year-9%
1 Month-5%
$9.00
-0.99%
-0.09Today
After hours$9.01+$0.01 (+0.06%)
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 9.012026-10-12
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.85%USD 8.762026-10-05
1 month-5.49%USD 9.532026-09-11
3 month-12.07%USD 10.252026-07-14
Year to date-6.36%USD 9.622025-12-31
1 year-8.73%USD 9.872025-10-10
3 year+21.78%USD 7.402023-10-13
5 year-16.23%USD 10.762021-10-13
Since inception+171.02%USD 3.352003-11-20

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.96BMarket 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

14.77

Dividend

$0.79

Beta (Volatility)

0.26 (Low)

Price

$9.00

Volume

954,269

Open

$9.08

Previous Close

$9.01

Daily Range

$8.95 - $9.08

52-Week Range

$8.69 - $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 targets investment-grade, tax-exempt municipal securities, aiming to provide high income to investors.

Products and Services
  • Investment in tax-exempt municipal securities
  • Focus on high-income opportunities
  • Managed by experienced investment professionals
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of $46.25 million indicates strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield stands at 8.67%
  • Net income for the latest quarter reached $13.36 million
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization of approximately $1.07 billion
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.81 reflects reasonable valuation
  • Quarterly net income margin of 28.89% demonstrates profitability
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund operates with a clear focus on generating high income through strategic investments in municipal securities. The fund's recent financial performance showcases its ability to deliver consistent revenue and profitability, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. The management team leverages extensive experience in the fixed income market, ensuring that the fund remains well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the municipal bond sector. With a solid market capitalization and a competitive dividend yield, the fund presents a compelling case for those seeking to enhance their income portfolios.
AI Generated • Sep 25, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

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

6.77%

Dividend Yield

8.65%

Payout Ratio

1.18%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.96BMarket 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

954.27K

Avg. Volume

1.00M

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

$1.96BMarket 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 $9.01 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 $8.69 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 8.65%.

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