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AWF

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund

AWF

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

7.68%

Annual Dividend

$0.79

Payout Ratio

92%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Jun 4, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

AWF Dividend Safety Score

52/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
Earnings payout coverage92% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.47
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is AWF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.68% ($0.79/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2024
    • Elevated payout ratio (92%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    7.68%
    Payout Ratio
    92%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.79
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 4, 2026
    Years of Growth
    6
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.69
    Market Cap
    $876.1M
    P/E Ratio
    13.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -19%
    52-Week Range
    $9.85 – $11.43
    Dividend Safety
    C · 52/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2024)
    AWF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.79 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$6.58
    Annual$79.00
    Monthly avg$6.58