Western Asset Premier Bond Fund
WEADividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.07 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 35 days on February 27, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | $0.07 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 |
| January 30, 2026 | $0.07 | 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-23 |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 |
| December 1, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 |
| November 3, 2025 | $0.07 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-10-24 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Western Asset Premier Bond Fund has rewarded shareholders with 215 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WEA shares during this period received a total of $17.86 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.07/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: WEA currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 7.53%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has decreased by 25.3%, from $0.09 to $0.07.
- Dividend Reliability: WEA has maintained or increased its dividend for 96 consecutive payments.
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