EMD is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc (Financial Services). Trading at $10.40. Current dividend yield: 10.73%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.14 |
| Current yield | 10.73% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 23, 2026(in 17 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0950 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -1.13% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 3.20% |
| Payout ratio | 72% |
| Market cap | $605M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-10-23 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-07-24 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-06-23 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-04-23 | $0.0950 |
About EMD
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management and long term investment company. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek high current income, and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.
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Frequently asked
What is EMD's dividend yield?
EMD (Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc) currently has a dividend yield of 10.73%, which works out to about $1.14 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EMD's next ex-dividend date?
EMD's next ex-dividend date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 17 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EMD last pay a dividend?
EMD's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does EMD pay dividends?
EMD pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is EMD growing its dividend?
EMD has been growing its dividend at a 3.20% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.