WDI Dividend History & Analysis | 12.4% Yield
WDI has a dividend yield of 12.4% and paid 1.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
12.36%
Payout Ratio
147.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
34.89%
Consistency Lifetime
100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y
16.00%
Payout FCF
102.4%
Streak Years
5
Dividend Rating
93.36%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Feb 20, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECC | 709 M | 24.3% | 44.7% |
| OXLC | 1,177 M | 28.3% | 29.2% |
| ECAT | 1,534 M | 22.0% | 36.5% |
| OCCI | 129 M | 24.3% | 30.5% |
| BCAT | 1,540 M | 22.4% | 31.2% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT | 1,534 M | 144% | 91.7% |
| FSCO | 1,204 M | 105% | 90.0% |
| OPFI | 831 M | 108% | 100% |
| SUNS | 126 M | 90.5% | 100% |
| OWL | 21,322 M | 60.1% | 100% |
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BlackRock Utility
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10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
7.98% Yield
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GAM
General American
11.74% Yield
11.74% Yield
WDI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 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 | 0.1485 | -0.3% | N/A |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-19 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2025-10-24 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-03 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-10-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-02 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-08-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-07-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-02 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2025-04-23 | 2025-04-23 | 2025-05-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-04-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-03 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-01-24 | 2025-02-03 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-02 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2024-10-24 | 2024-10-24 | 2024-11-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-10-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-03 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2024-07-24 | 2024-07-24 | 2024-08-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 0% | 1% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-07-01 | Monthly | 0.149 | 3.5% | 1.03% |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-03 | Monthly | 0.144 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-05-01 | Monthly | 0.144 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-01 | Monthly | 0.144 | 0.7% | 1% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-01 | Monthly | 0.143 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-24 | 2024-02-01 | Monthly | 0.143 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.143 | 2.1% | 1.01% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-01 | Monthly | 0.14 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-01 | Monthly | 0.14 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-10-02 | Monthly | 0.14 | 3.7% | 1.03% |
| 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-01 | Monthly | 0.135 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-01 | Monthly | 0.135 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-07-03 | Monthly | 0.135 | 3.8% | 1% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-01 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-05-01 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-03 | Monthly | 0.13 | 1.6% | 0.98% |
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-01 | Monthly | 0.128 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-01 | Monthly | 0.128 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.128 | 2.4% | 0.99% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-01 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-01 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-03 | Monthly | 0.125 | 4.2% | 0.92% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-01 | Monthly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-01 | Monthly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | Monthly | 0.12 | 2.6% | 0.89% |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-01 | Monthly | 0.117 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-02 | Monthly | 0.117 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-01 | Monthly | 0.117 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-01 | Monthly | 0.117 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-01 | Monthly | 0.117 | 0% | 0.63% |
WDI Dividend FAQ
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: WDI) is a U.S.-based common stock classified under the GICS sub-industry “Asset Management & Custody Banks.” The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities, targeting a high-current-income distribution. Recent metrics show an average weighted-average maturity of roughly 7 years, a dividend yield near 7.5 % (as of the latest quarter), and an expense ratio of 0.70 %. Its performance is closely tied to the trajectory of U.S. interest rates and credit spreads, with rising rates generally pressuring net asset value while widening spreads can boost income generation.
What is the Dividend Yield of WDI?
As of February 2026, WDI`s dividend yield is 12.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.94 USD by the current share price of 14.07.Does WDI pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, WDI paid a dividend of 1.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.1485 USD.How often does WDI pay dividends?
WDI pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, WDI has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.WDI dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDI for the next 4 payments are between 0.148 (-0.3%) and 0.148 (-0.3%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will WDI pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1485 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset (WDI) is 2026-02-20.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDI?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset (WDI) is 2026-02-20.What is the Dividend Growth of WDI?
WDI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 34.9% per year.
Strong growth: WDI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of WDI?
WDI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.0%. If you bought WDI's shares at 12.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.0% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of WDI?
WDI Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
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 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does WDI have a good Dividend Yield?
WDI`s 12.36% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDI?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDI is 147.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.What is the Dividend Rating of WDI?
WDI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 93.36%. 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.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-05 02:40