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NYSE:WEA (USA)   CE with IsEquityFundamentalDataAvailable = 1 in Gid
$ 10.63 +0.020 (+0.19%) 11:08 PM EST
9.10
P/B:
0.93
Market Cap:
$ 126.13M
Enterprise V:
$ 191.30M
Volume:
12.78K
Avg Vol (2M):
27.00K
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Volume:
12.78K
Avg Vol (2M):
27.00K

WEA Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -Western Asset Premier Bond Fund

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) pays a dividend yield of 7.9% ($0.98 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.72. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 1.4%. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund has been paying dividends since 2002.

Below is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.

Dividend started since

 
2002

Years of Dividend History

 
24

Years of No Dividend Reduction

 
8

Years of Dividend Increase

 
1
7.9% (Trailing)
7.9% (Forward)

Dividend Yield

0.72
 

Dividend Payout Ratio

1.4%
 

Growth Rate (5-Year)

8.47%
 

Yield on Cost (5-Year)

0%
 

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio

* Special dividend is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields

Dividend Growth


Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates

Complete history of 292 dividend payments by Western Asset Premier Bond Fund since 2002. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date Amount Record Date Pay Date Declaration Date
2026-08-24 USD 0.07 2026-08-24 2026-08-31 2026-05-21
2026-07-24 USD 0.07 2026-07-24 2026-07-31 2026-05-21
2026-06-23 USD 0.07 2026-06-23 2026-06-30 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 USD 0.07 2026-05-21 2026-05-29 2026-02-23
2026-04-23 USD 0.07 2026-04-23 2026-04-30 2026-02-23
2026-03-24 USD 0.07 2026-03-24 2026-03-31 2026-02-23
2026-02-20 USD 0.07 2026-02-20 2026-02-27 2025-11-20
2026-01-23 USD 0.07 2026-01-23 2026-01-30 2025-11-20
2025-12-23 USD 0.07 2025-12-23 2025-12-31 2025-11-20
2025-11-20 USD 0.07 2025-11-20 2025-12-01 2025-09-11
2025-10-24 USD 0.07 2025-10-24 2025-11-03 2025-09-11
2025-09-23 USD 0.07 2025-09-23 2025-10-01 2025-09-11
2025-08-22 USD 0.07 2025-08-22 2025-09-02 2025-05-15
2025-07-24 USD 0.07 2025-07-24 2025-08-01 2025-05-15
2025-06-23 USD 0.07 2025-06-23 2025-07-01 2025-05-15
2025-05-22 USD 0.07 2025-05-22 2025-06-02 2025-02-19
2025-04-23 USD 0.07 2025-04-23 2025-05-01 2025-02-19
2025-03-24 USD 0.07 2025-03-24 2025-04-01 2025-02-19
2025-02-21 USD 0.07 2025-02-21 2025-03-03 2024-11-25
2025-01-24 USD 0.07 2025-01-24 2025-02-03 2024-11-25
2024-12-23 USD 0.07 2024-12-23 2024-12-31 2024-11-25
2024-11-21 USD 0.07 2024-11-21 2024-12-02 2024-09-12
2024-10-24 USD 0.07 2024-10-24 2024-11-01 2024-09-12
2024-09-23 USD 0.07 2024-09-23 2024-10-01 2024-09-12
2024-08-23 USD 0.07 2024-08-23 2024-09-03 2024-05-22
2024-07-24 USD 0.07 2024-07-24 2024-08-01 2024-05-22
2024-06-21 USD 0.07 2024-06-21 2024-07-01 2024-05-22
2024-05-22 USD 0.07 2024-05-23 2024-06-03 2024-02-20
2024-04-22 USD 0.07 2024-04-23 2024-05-01 2024-02-20
2024-03-20 USD 0.07 2024-03-21 2024-04-01 2024-02-20
2024-02-21 USD 0.07 2024-02-22 2024-03-01 2023-11-21
2024-01-23 USD 0.07 2024-01-24 2024-02-01 2023-11-21
2023-12-20 USD 0.07 2023-12-21 2023-12-29 2023-11-21
2023-11-21 USD 0.07 2023-11-22 2023-12-01 2023-09-19
2023-10-23 USD 0.07 2023-10-24 2023-11-01 2023-09-19
2023-09-21 USD 0.066 2023-09-22 2023-10-02 2023-05-17
2023-08-23 USD 0.066 2023-08-24 2023-09-01 2023-05-17
2023-07-21 USD 0.066 2023-07-24 2023-08-01 2023-05-17
2023-06-22 USD 0.066 2023-06-23 2023-07-03 2023-05-17
2023-05-22 USD 0.066 2023-05-23 2023-06-01 2023-02-14

Frequently Asked Questions: WEA Dividend

What is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's (WEA) current dividend yield?

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) currently has a dividend yield of 7.9%, paying $0.98 per share annually. The forward yield is 7.9%.

What is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's payout ratio?

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's payout ratio is 0.72, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.

How long has Western Asset Premier Bond Fund been paying dividends?

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund has been paying dividends since 2002, a 24-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.

Is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's dividend growing?

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 1.4% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.

Where can I see Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's complete dividend data?

Above this section you'll find Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund as an investment, visit the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Stock summary page on GuruFocus.

Dividend Yield History

Good Dividend Yield % : Close to 10-year high
This is the historical trailing annual dividend yield of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund. Buying stocks at higher yield relative its historical values is usually more profitable.

Dividend Per Share History

This the dividend history of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund

Dividend Payout Ratio

This is the historical payout ratio of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund. If the dividend payout ratio is close to or higher than 1, dividends might not be sustainable.