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AGD

Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

AGD

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$11.34

Undervalued · +207% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

12.94%

Annual Dividend

$1.44

Payout Ratio

47%

5-Yr Growth

11.3%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about AGD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 30, 2026, Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) has a forward dividend yield of 12.94%, based on an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and a share price of $11.34.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • AGD last cut its regular dividend in 2013.
  • AGD's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 23, 2026, for a dividend of $0.12 per share.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD pays out 47% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AGD's dividend has grown at an average rate of 11.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD's 12.94% yield is 43% above its five-year average yield of 9.06%.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AGD is $34.81 per share, 207% above the $11.34 share price, so AGD screens as undervalued.
  • Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 5 times across the 247 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 21, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 22, 2025.
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SmarterDividends, "AGD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 30, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AGD

Summary

As of Oct 30, 2026, Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) yields 12.94% ($1.44 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100).

Is AGD a good dividend stock?

Yes

Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.94% ($1.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (47%)
  • Strong 11.3% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2013
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
12.94%
Payout Ratio
47%
Annual Dividend
$1.44
5-Yr Avg Growth
11.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.93
Market Cap
$296.2M
P/E Ratio
3.9
5-Yr Total Return
-6%
52-Week Range
$10.41 – $12.89
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2013)

AGD dividend raises and cuts

Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 5 times across the 247 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 21, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 22, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 21, 2025Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Jun 23, 2025Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
May 22, 2025Cut$0.110 → $0.100−9.1%
Dec 30, 2024Cut$0.120 → $0.110−8.3%
Oct 24, 2024Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Aug 23, 2024Raise$0.0650 → $0.110+69.2%
May 19, 2015Raise$0.0640 → $0.0650+1.6%
Jan 22, 2014Raise$0.0600 → $0.0640+6.7%
Feb 19, 2013Cut$0.120 → $0.0600−50.0%
Jul 22, 2010Cut$0.220 → $0.120−45.5%
Mar 23, 2009Cut$0.340 → $0.220−35.3%
Jul 19, 2007Raise$0.320 → $0.340+6.3%
Show all 13 changes since 2006
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 14, 2006Raise$0.300 → $0.320+6.7%
Every AGD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
AGD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AGD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AGD a good dividend stock?

Yes. Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.94% ($1.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is AGD undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AGD's fair value is about $34.81 versus a $11.34 share price — so it looks undervalued (+207% vs. fair value).

Is AGD's dividend safe?

AGD has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2013, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AGD's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AGD is about $34.81 per share, roughly 207% above the current $11.34 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AGD a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AGD screens as "yes" and undervalued. Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.94% ($1.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AGD cut its dividend?

AGD earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2013). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AGD pay a dividend?

Yes. Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.44 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 12.94%.

What is AGD's dividend yield?

As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD's forward dividend yield is 12.94%, based on a $1.44 annual dividend and a $11.34 share price.

What is AGD's dividend per share?

As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD pays $1.44 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is AGD's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD's payout ratio is 47% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AGD grown its dividend?

As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next AGD ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 30, 2026, AGD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 23, 2026, for $0.12 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.44 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$12.00
Annual$144.00
Monthly avg$12.00

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