WDI Dividend History & Analysis | 13.2% Yield

As of September 2026, WDI's dividend yield is 13.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.79 USD by the current share price of 11.91.

As of September 2026, WDI paid a dividend of 1.79 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-11-20 and the payout was 0.1485 USD.

WDI pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, WDI has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-11-20.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDI for the next payments are between 0.148 (-0.3%) and 0.15 (+1.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 15.0%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1485 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-11-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset (WDI) is 2026-10-23.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Asset (WDI) is 2026-10-23.

WDI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.38% per year. Strong growth: WDI's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

WDI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.4%. If you bought WDI's shares at 10.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.79 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.4% of your original purchase price.

WDI Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

WDI's 13.24% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDI is 163.5%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

WDI's Overall Dividend Rating is 81.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.