Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc.
HIXDividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.05 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 44 days on August 31, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | $0.05 | 2026-08-24 | 2026-08-24 |
| July 31, 2026 | $0.05 | 2026-07-24 | 2026-07-24 |
| June 30, 2026 | $0.05 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.05 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 |
| April 30, 2026 | $0.05 | 2026-04-23 | 2026-04-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 218 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held HIX shares during this period received a total of $13.75 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.05/share was paid 18 days ago, on June 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: HIX currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 14.85%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has decreased by 48.4%, from $0.10 to $0.05.
- Dividend Reliability: HIX has maintained or increased its dividend for 102 consecutive payments.
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