Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund declares dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) declared a tax-free dividend with a per-share amount of $0.0450. The dividend is described as exempt from regular federal income tax and also exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
Key dates: Record/Ex-dividend date: Dec. 23, 2025; Payable date: Jan. 2, 2026. The announcement notes no change from the prior month in the per-share amount. Additional portfolio details are available on the firm's website. Federated Hermes reported $871.2 billion AUM as of Sept. 30, 2025.
Positive
- Dividend is federally tax-exempt
- Income is also exempt from AMT
- Declared per-share dividend of $0.0450
- Clear timeline: Record/Ex-div Dec. 23, 2025; Payable Jan. 2, 2026
Negative
- Per-share dividend unchanged month-over-month ($0.0000 change)
News Market Reaction – FHI
In the Dec 10 session, FHI gained 1.52%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Leadership changes | Neutral | +0.9% | Announced 2026 leadership transition for advisory and distribution businesses. |
| Nov 17 | Fund data update | Neutral | -2.4% | Released month-end portfolio composition and performance data for FMN. |
| Nov 10 | Fund dividend | Positive | +0.4% | Declared tax‑free $0.0450 FMN dividend with upcoming portfolio manager retirement. |
| Nov 05 | Manager retirements | Neutral | -0.7% | Outlined 2026 retirements and succession plans for several portfolio managers. |
| Oct 30 | Q3 earnings | Positive | -0.8% | Reported record AUM of $871.2B and Q3 EPS of $1.34 with higher revenue. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Dividend and fund-related updates have generally produced modest, mixed price reactions, while strong earnings previously saw a small negative divergence.
Over the last five news events since July 2025, Federated Hermes has highlighted record $871.2 billion in assets under management, quarterly EPS of $1.34, and several planned portfolio manager and executive leadership transitions extending into 2026. Repeated monthly dividend declarations for the Premier Municipal Income Fund at $0.0450 per share reinforce a consistent tax‑free income profile. Today’s dividend declaration for the same fund fits this pattern of stable income messaging layered on top of broader growth and succession updates.
Key Terms
ex-dividend date financial
record date financial
payable date financial
alternative minimum tax (AMT) financial
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Tax-Free Dividend Per Share | |
Record Date: | Dec. 23, 2025 |
Ex-Dividend Date: | Dec. 23, 2025 |
Payable Date: | Jan. 2, 2026 |
Amount | Change From Previous Month |
Investors can view additional portfolio information in the Products section of FederatedHermes.com/us .
Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active investment management, with
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SOURCE Federated Hermes, Inc.