HYI is Western Asset High Yield Define (Financial Services). Trading at $10.31. Current dividend yield: 11.04%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.14 |
| Current yield | 11.04% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 23, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0950 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.12% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 0.18% |
| Payout ratio | 130% |
| Market cap | $132M |
| 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 HYI
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide high income. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of high-yield corporate fixed income securities with varying maturities.
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Frequently asked
What is HYI's dividend yield?
HYI (Western Asset High Yield Define) currently has a dividend yield of 11.04%, which works out to about $1.14 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HYI's next ex-dividend date?
HYI's next ex-dividend date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HYI last pay a dividend?
HYI's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does HYI pay dividends?
HYI pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is HYI growing its dividend?
HYI has been growing its dividend at a 0.18% 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 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.