Western Asset Premier Bond Fund
WEA

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) dividend history and yield

Dividend summary

Frequency
Monthly
Trailing 12 months
$0.84
Forward yield
8.63%
Payout ratio
—
Growth streak
1 years

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund pays monthly distributions of $0.07 per share. Two are already declared: one with an ex-date of October 23, 2026, payable October 30, and one going ex-distribution on November 20, 2026, payable November 30. The most recent distribution paid went ex-distribution on September 23, 2026 and was paid on September 30. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.84 per share, a yield of about 8.54% at a share price of $9.83.

The amount has been flat in the table. All 20 payments shown, from April 2025 through the declared November 2026 distribution, were $0.07 per share. There were no increases or decreases over that period. The source gives a growth streak of one year.

Ex-dates fall between the 20th and the 24th of each month. Through November 2025, payment came early in the following month. Since the December 2025 distribution, it has come at the end of the same month, about a week after the ex-date. If the monthly pattern holds, the distribution after the declared November one would go ex-distribution in late December 2026 and be paid at the end of December.

Dividend per share by year

2025
$0.84
2022
$0.79
2021
$0.79
2020
$0.79

Dividend history

DeclaredEx-dividend datePay dateAmount
Sep 11, 2026Nov 20, 2026Nov 30, 2026$0.07
Sep 11, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 30, 2026$0.07
Sep 11, 2026Sep 23, 2026Sep 30, 2026$0.07
May 21, 2026Aug 24, 2026Aug 31, 2026$0.07
May 21, 2026Jul 24, 2026Jul 31, 2026$0.07
May 21, 2026Jun 23, 2026Jun 30, 2026$0.07
Feb 23, 2026May 21, 2026May 29, 2026$0.07
Feb 23, 2026Apr 23, 2026Apr 30, 2026$0.07
Feb 23, 2026Mar 24, 2026Mar 31, 2026$0.07
Nov 20, 2025Feb 20, 2026Feb 27, 2026$0.07
Nov 20, 2025Jan 23, 2026Jan 30, 2026$0.07
Nov 20, 2025Dec 23, 2025Dec 31, 2025$0.07
Sep 11, 2025Nov 20, 2025Dec 1, 2025$0.07
Sep 11, 2025Oct 24, 2025Nov 3, 2025$0.07
Sep 11, 2025Sep 23, 2025Oct 1, 2025$0.07
May 15, 2025Aug 22, 2025Sep 2, 2025$0.07
May 15, 2025Jul 24, 2025Aug 1, 2025$0.07
May 15, 2025Jun 23, 2025Jul 1, 2025$0.07
Feb 19, 2025May 22, 2025Jun 2, 2025$0.07
Feb 19, 2025Apr 23, 2025May 1, 2025$0.07

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) pay a dividend?

    Yes. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund pays a monthly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.07 per share.

  • What is WEA's dividend yield?

    Western Asset Premier Bond Fund paid $0.84 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 8.63% at the last price of $9.73. Click here to learn more

  • When is WEA's next ex-dividend date?

    Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026, payable on Nov 30, 2026.

  • What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

    An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more

  • Has WEA been raising its dividend?

    Yes — Western Asset Premier Bond Fund has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive calendar years.

Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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