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Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc

FAX

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$12.81

Undervalued · +49% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

14.05%

Annual Dividend

$1.98

Payout Ratio

215%

5-Yr Growth

-0.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about FAX's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) has a forward dividend yield of 14.05%, based on an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and a share price of $12.81.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, FAX's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (56 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • FAX last cut its regular dividend in 2019.
  • FAX's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, FAX pays out 215% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FAX's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 0.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, FAX's 14.05% yield is 24% above its five-year average yield of 11.38%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FAX is $19.06 per share, 49% above the $12.81 share price, so FAX screens as undervalued.
  • Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FAX Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FAX

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) yields 14.05% ($1.98 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (56/100).

Is FAX a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 14.05% ($1.98/yr), with 0 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 2019
    • Elevated payout ratio (215%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    14.05%
    Payout Ratio
    215%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.98
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -0.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 23, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.56
    Market Cap
    $528.8M
    P/E Ratio
    13.9
    5-Yr Total Return
    -49%
    52-Week Range
    $12.60 – $16.37
    Dividend Safety
    C · 56/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2019)
    FAX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FAX dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is FAX a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 14.05% ($1.98/yr), with 0 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.

    Is FAX undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FAX's fair value is about $19.06 versus a $12.81 share price — so it looks undervalued (+49% vs. fair value).

    Is FAX's dividend safe?

    FAX has a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2019, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is FAX's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for FAX is about $19.06 per share, roughly 49% above the current $12.81 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is FAX a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FAX screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 14.05% ($1.98/yr), with 0 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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will FAX cut its dividend?

    FAX earns a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2019). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does FAX pay a dividend?

    Yes. Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc pays a monthly dividend of about $1.98 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 14.05%.

    What is FAX's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, FAX's forward dividend yield is 14.05%, based on a $1.98 annual dividend and a $12.81 share price.

    What is FAX's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, FAX pays $1.98 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is FAX's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, FAX's payout ratio is 215% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has FAX grown its dividend?

    FAX does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next FAX ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FAX is Oct 23, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.98 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$16.50
    Annual$198.00
    Monthly avg$16.50

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