Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc.

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

Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (MHF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.92% ($0.41/yr), with 3 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.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

5.92%

Payout Ratio

227%

Annual Dividend

$0.41

5-Yr Avg Growth

7.2%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 23, 2026

Years of Growth

3

Frequency

monthly

Beta

0.47

Market Cap

$153.0M

P/E Ratio

38.3

5-Yr Total Return

-19%

52-Week Range

$6.61 – $7.64

Dividend Safety

C · 50/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2022)

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