HIO Dividend History & Analysis | 13.6% Yield
HIO has a dividend yield of 13.6% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
13.59%
Dividends per Share 12m
0.50
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
5.68%
Dividend Rating
82.08%
Yield on Cost 5y
16.49%
Payout Ratio
-
Payouts last 12m
14
Payout Consistency
78.98%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in High Yield Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACP | 224 M | 17.3% | 19.4% |
| HIX | 329 M | 16.6% | 18.7% |
| EHI | 185 M | 15.3% | 17.0% |
| NHS | 207 M | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| KIO | 204 M | 13.7% | 18.8% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIO | 413 M | 5.68% | 90.6% |
| KIO | 204 M | 4.44% | 95.7% |
| EHI | 185 M | 0.76% | 94.9% |
| AWF | 893 M | 1.51% | 91.1% |
| JGH | 314 M | -1.41% | 93.3% |
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HIO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | Monthly | 0.0355 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.0355 | -1.4% | N/A |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2025-10-24 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-03 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-10-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-02 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-08-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-07-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-02 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2025-04-23 | 2025-04-23 | 2025-05-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-04-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-03 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-01-24 | 2025-02-03 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-02 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-10-24 | 2024-10-24 | 2024-11-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-10-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-03 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2024-07-24 | 2024-07-24 | 2024-08-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-07-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-03 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-05-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-24 | 2024-02-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-01 | Monthly | 0.036 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-10-02 | Monthly | 0.036 | 20% | 0.96% |
| 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-07-03 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-05-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-03 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-03 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-02 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-01 | Monthly | 0.03 | 0% | 0.62% |
HIO Dividend FAQ
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Closed Fund (NYSE:HIO) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that invests primarily in high-yield (below-investment-grade) corporate bonds, aiming to generate current income and capital appreciation.
What is the Dividend Yield of HIO?
As of January 2026, HIO`s dividend yield is 13.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 3.71.Does HIO pay a dividend?
As of January 2026, HIO paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.0355 USD.How often does HIO pay dividends?
HIO pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, HIO has issued 14 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.HIO dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HIO for the next 4 payments are between 0.034 (-4.2%) and 0.036 (+1.4%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will HIO pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.0355 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset High (HIO) is 2026-01-23.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HIO?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset High (HIO) is 2026-01-23.What is the Dividend Growth of HIO?
HIO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.68% per year.
Strong growth: HIO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of HIO?
HIO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.5%. If you bought HIO's shares at 3.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.5% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of HIO?
HIO Payout Consistency is 90.6%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Western Asset High has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does HIO have a good Dividend Yield?
HIO`s 13.59% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HIO?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of HIO is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of HIO?
HIO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 82.08%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.
Last update: 2025-12-28 02:15