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EHI

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

EHI

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$5.23

Undervalued · +97% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

16.06%

Annual Dividend

$0.84

Payout Ratio

119%

5-Yr Growth

0.9%

Ex-Date

Nov 20, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about EHI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) has a forward dividend yield of 16.06%, based on an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and a share price of $5.23.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • EHI last cut its regular dividend in 2018.
  • EHI's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI pays out 119% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • EHI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 0.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI's 16.06% yield is 47% above its five-year average yield of 10.94%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for EHI is $10.31 per share, 97% above the $5.23 share price, so EHI screens as undervalued.
  • Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 7 times across the 273 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 20, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 22, 2018.
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SmarterDividends, "EHI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EHI

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) yields 16.06% ($0.84 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is EHI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.06% ($0.84/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2018
    • Elevated payout ratio (119%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    16.06%
    Payout Ratio
    119%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.84
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.9%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 20, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.82
    Market Cap
    $158.5M
    P/E Ratio
    7.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -46%
    52-Week Range
    $5.22 – $6.55
    Dividend Safety
    C · 62/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2018)

    EHI dividend raises and cuts

    Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 7 times across the 273 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 20, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 22, 2018.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 20, 2024Raise$0.0670 → $0.0700+4.5%
    Mar 23, 2020Raise$0.0660 → $0.0670+1.5%
    Dec 19, 2019Raise$0.0640 → $0.0660+3.1%
    Sep 19, 2019Raise$0.0630 → $0.0640+1.6%
    Jun 20, 2019Raise$0.0620 → $0.0630+1.6%
    Mar 21, 2019Raise$0.0610 → $0.0620+1.6%
    Mar 22, 2018Cut$0.0640 → $0.0610−4.7%
    Dec 21, 2017Cut$0.0670 → $0.0640−4.5%
    Sep 21, 2017Cut$0.0680 → $0.0670−1.5%
    Jun 21, 2017Cut$0.0750 → $0.0680−9.3%
    Mar 22, 2017Cut$0.0800 → $0.0750−6.3%
    Dec 21, 2016Cut$0.0960 → $0.0800−16.7%
    Show all 16 changes since 2005
    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Dec 21, 2010Raise$0.0930 → $0.0960+3.2%
    Sep 15, 2010Raise$0.0880 → $0.0930+5.7%
    Dec 16, 2009Raise$0.0850 → $0.0880+3.5%
    Jun 10, 2005Cut$0.106 → $0.0850−19.8%
    Every EHI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    EHI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 20, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →EHI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is EHI a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.06% ($0.84/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is EHI undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, EHI's fair value is about $10.31 versus a $5.23 share price — so it looks undervalued (+97% vs. fair value).

    Is EHI's dividend safe?

    EHI has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2018, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is EHI's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for EHI is about $10.31 per share, roughly 97% above the current $5.23 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is EHI a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data EHI screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.06% ($0.84/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will EHI cut its dividend?

    EHI earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2018). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does EHI pay a dividend?

    Yes. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.84 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 16.06%.

    What is EHI's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI's forward dividend yield is 16.06%, based on a $0.84 annual dividend and a $5.23 share price.

    What is EHI's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI pays $0.84 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is EHI's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI's payout ratio is 119% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has EHI grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, EHI has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next EHI ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for EHI is Nov 20, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.84 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$7.00
    Annual$84.00
    Monthly avg$7.00

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