HIO is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (Financial Services). Trading at $3.47. Current dividend yield: 12.21%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.43 |
| Current yield | 12.21% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 23, 2026(in 21 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0355 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 1.83% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.77% |
| Payout ratio | 142% |
| Market cap | $332M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-10-23 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-07-24 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-06-23 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.0355 |
| 2026-04-23 | $0.0355 |
About HIO
Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's primary objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its net assets in high-yield corporate debt securities and the rest in common stock equivalents, including options, warrants, and rights. The company invests in securities of companies from various sectors such as energy, technology, utilities, industrials, communications, finance, and capital goods among others.
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Frequently asked
What is HIO's dividend yield?
HIO (Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 12.21%, which works out to about $0.43 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HIO's next ex-dividend date?
HIO's next ex-dividend date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 21 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HIO last pay a dividend?
HIO's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 24, 2026.
How often does HIO pay dividends?
HIO pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is HIO growing its dividend?
HIO has been growing its dividend at a 5.77% 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 2026-09-02. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.