HIX Dividend History & Analysis | 14% Yield
HIX has a dividend yield of 14% and paid 0.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
13.97%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-
Consistency Lifetime
93.1%
Yield on Cost 5y
17.08%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
28
Dividend Rating
63.27%
Ex-Dividend in 10 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 High Yield Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACP | 224 M | 16.4% | 18.5% |
| DMO | 145 M | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| NHS | 207 M | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| KIO | 204 M | 13.1% | 19.2% |
| BGH | 220 M | 11.2% | 20.6% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGH | 220 M | 7.60% | 90.1% |
| HIO | 413 M | 4.23% | 90.7% |
| KIO | 204 M | 5.40% | 96.1% |
| DMO | 145 M | 3.40% | 92.1% |
| EHI | 185 M | 0.76% | 95.1% |
HIX 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 | 0.049 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.2% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.18% |
| 2025-10-24 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-10-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-02 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.14% |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-08-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-07-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-02 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.2% |
| 2025-04-23 | 2025-04-23 | 2025-05-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.2% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-04-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-03-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-01-24 | 2025-02-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-02 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2024-10-24 | 2024-10-24 | 2024-11-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-10-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2024-08-23 | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2024-07-24 | 2024-07-24 | 2024-08-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-07-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-05-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-04-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-24 | 2024-02-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-10-02 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-07-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-05-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-03 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-02 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-01 | Monthly | 0.049 | 0% | 0.73% |
HIX Dividend FAQ
Western Asset High Income II Closed Fund (NYSE: HIX) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that invests primarily in high-yield corporate bonds, positioning itself as a “high-yield bond” style vehicle.
What is the Dividend Yield of HIX?
As of February 2026, HIX`s dividend yield is 13.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.64 USD by the current share price of 4.19.Does HIX pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, HIX paid a dividend of 0.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.049 USD.How often does HIX pay dividends?
HIX pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, HIX has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.HIX dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HIX for the next 4 payments are between 0.049 (+0.0%) and 0.049 (+0.0%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will HIX pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.049 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset High (HIX) is 2026-02-20.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HIX?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset High (HIX) is 2026-02-20.What is the Dividend Growth of HIX?
HIX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
What is the Yield on Cost of HIX?
HIX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 17.1%. If you bought HIX's shares at 3.73 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 17.1% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of HIX?
HIX Payout Consistency is 93.1%.
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 HIX have a good Dividend Yield?
HIX`s 13.97% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HIX?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of HIX is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of HIX?
HIX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.27%. 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: 2026-02-01 02:18