HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) Dividends per Share: $0.59 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
53 GF Score
Price $3.96
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II Dividends per Share?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX +0.51% 53 Dividends per Share is $0.59 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's dividends per share for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.29. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.59. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.80. As of today, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield % is 14.85%.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is 1.16, which seems too high.

Good Sign:

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 2.60% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Western Asset Highome Fund II  (NYSE:HIX) Dividends per Share Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.294/ 0.105
=2.80

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 3.01. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.19.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is 1.16, which seems too high.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0490002026-06-232026-06-232026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-05-212026-05-212026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-04-232026-04-232026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-03-242026-03-242026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-02-202026-02-202026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-01-232026-01-232026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-12-232025-12-232025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-11-202025-11-202025-12-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-10-242025-10-242025-11-03Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-09-232025-09-232025-10-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-08-222025-08-222025-09-02Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-07-242025-07-242025-08-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.


Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.588/3.96
=14.85 %

Current Share Price is $3.96.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.588.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 15.64%. The lowest was 7.65%. And the median was 10.56%.

Good Sign:

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Dividends per Share Related Terms

Western Asset Highome Fund II Dividends per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Dividends per Share Chart

Western Asset Highome Fund II Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividends per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.56 0.58 0.58 0.59 0.59

Western Asset Highome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Dividends per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.29

HIX vs MIY, JGH, SCD: Dividends per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Western Asset Highome Fund II Dividends per Share Calculation

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividends per Share →
What does a Dividends per Share of $0.59 mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a Dividends per Share of $0.59 as of Apr. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Dividends per Share is $0.59. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share compare to MIY and JGH?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share of $0.59 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Dividends per Share is $0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $3.96 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $0.59. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Dividends per Share is $0.59 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.96 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • Dividends per Share: $0.59
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.96 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets and borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities.
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