Western Asset High Yield Fund (WAYAX) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

$6.69
-$0.02-0.3%Thursday 00:00
Dividend Yield
7.41%
Dividend amount
$0.04
Last ex-date
Aug 31, 2026
Last pay date
Aug 31, 2026

Summary

Western Asset High Yield Fund (WAYAX). Dividend Frequency: monthly. The latest recorded dividend from Western Asset High Yield Fund was $0.04 per share. Last ex-date: August 31, 2026. The last dividend payment from Western Asset High Yield Fund was made on August 31, 2026. The next dividend payment from Western Asset High Yield Fund is estimated for October 30, 2026. Estimated next dividend amount: $0.04. The current dividend yield of Western Asset High Yield Fund is 7.41%.

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Past

Historical totals include confirmed records only, using payment dates where available and ex-dates otherwise. Rows marked as ex-dates do not confirm payment.

DateAmountChange
· YTD$0.30
-
Aug 31, 2026
$0.04
-10.96%
Jul 31, 2026
$0.04
+3.31%
Jun 30, 2026
$0.04
+0.06%
May 31, 2026
$0.04
+2.14%
Apr 30, 2026
$0.04
+0.48%
Apr 1, 2026
$0.04
+1.17%
Jan 30, 2026
$0.04
-7.05%
$0.53
+1.22%
Dec 31, 2025
$0.04
-18.15%
Nov 28, 2025
$0.05
+209.32%
Nov 25, 2025
$0.02
-60.64%
Oct 31, 2025
$0.04
+17.96%
Sep 30, 2025
$0.04
-4.09%
Aug 29, 2025
$0.04
-3.42%
Jul 31, 2025
$0.04
+0.11%
Jun 30, 2025
$0.04
-6.43%
May 30, 2025
$0.04
+6.11%
Apr 30, 2025
$0.04
-0.57%
Mar 31, 2025
$0.04
+7.09%
Feb 28, 2025
$0.04
-11.9%
Jan 31, 2025
$0.04
+6.8%
10Y Growth
-0.83%
5Y Growth
7.1%
3Y Growth
-2.29%
1Y Growth
-9.09%

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FAQs

How much dividend does Western Asset High Yield Fund pay?▼
Based on the current price and yield, the annualized dividend estimate for Western Asset High Yield Fund is $0.50 per share.
What is the dividend yield of Western Asset High Yield Fund?▼
The current dividend yield of Western Asset High Yield Fund is 7.41%.
When does Western Asset High Yield Fund pay dividends?▼
Dividend Frequency: monthly. The next dividend payment from Western Asset High Yield Fund is estimated for October 30, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Western Asset High Yield Fund?▼
The next dividend payment from Western Asset High Yield Fund is estimated for October 30, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Western Asset High Yield Fund?▼
Western Asset High Yield Fund has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with 5-year dividend growth of 7.1%.
What is the dividend of Western Asset High Yield Fund?▼
The latest recorded dividend from Western Asset High Yield Fund was $0.04 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Western Asset High Yield Fund to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Western Asset High Yield Fund, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of August 31, 2026.
When did Western Asset High Yield Fund pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Western Asset High Yield Fund was made on August 31, 2026.
What was the dividend of Western Asset High Yield Fund in 2025?▼
Western Asset High Yield Fund has recorded dividends totaling $0.53 per share for 2025.
In which currency is the dividend history shown?▼
Dividend history amounts are shown in USD.