STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$0.83
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$0.84
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
7.58%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
7.55%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 31, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 23, 2025
6.67 %
84.61
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | 0.07 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0.07 | Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.07 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0.07 | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 0.07 | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 0.07 | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 02, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | 0.07 | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 0.07 | May 22, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 0.07 | Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 0.07 | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is WEA's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. WEA's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 7.58.
When did WEA last pay a dividend?
WEA last paid dividends on 2025-12-31, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-23.
When was the last time WEA stock split?
WEA stock split took place on N/A.
How did WEA's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Invalid Date, when Western Asset Premier Bond Fund went through a undefined split leaving the shareholder with undefined share(s) who previously owned undefined WEA share(s).