# Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) — Dividends

WEA · NYSE · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/wea/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.84 |
| Forward yield | 8.70% |
| 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](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.07 |
| May 22, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | May 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 8.70% at the last price of $9.65. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has WEA been raising its dividend?

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

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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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