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PAXS

PIMCO Access Income Fund

PAXS

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$13.11

Undervalued · +183% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

13.68%

Annual Dividend

$1.79

Payout Ratio

145%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about PAXS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, PIMCO Access Income Fund (PAXS) has a forward dividend yield of 13.68%, based on an annual dividend of $1.79 per share and a share price of $13.11.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, PAXS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (66 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • PAXS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • PAXS's next ex-dividend date is Oct 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, PAXS pays out 145% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, PAXS's 13.68% yield is 22% above its five-year average yield of 11.18%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PAXS is $37.09 per share, 183% above the $13.11 share price, so PAXS screens as undervalued.
  • PIMCO Access Income Fund (PAXS) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "PAXS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PAXS

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, PIMCO Access Income Fund (PAXS) yields 13.68% ($1.79 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (66/100).

Is PAXS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

PIMCO Access Income Fund (PAXS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 13.68% ($1.79/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (145%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
13.68%
Payout Ratio
145%
Annual Dividend
$1.79
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 13, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$618.2M
P/E Ratio
10.6
5-Yr Total Return
-33%
52-Week Range
$12.92 – $16.56
Dividend Safety
B · 66/100
Ever Cut?
No
PAXS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →PAXS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAXS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. PIMCO Access Income Fund (PAXS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 13.68% ($1.79/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is PAXS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PAXS's fair value is about $37.09 versus a $13.11 share price — so it looks undervalued (+183% vs. fair value).

Is PAXS's dividend safe?

PAXS has a dividend-safety grade of B (66/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is PAXS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for PAXS is about $37.09 per share, roughly 183% above the current $13.11 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is PAXS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PAXS screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. PIMCO Access Income Fund (PAXS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 13.68% ($1.79/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will PAXS cut its dividend?

PAXS earns a dividend-safety grade of B (66/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does PAXS pay a dividend?

Yes. PIMCO Access Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.79 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 13.68%.

What is PAXS's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, PAXS's forward dividend yield is 13.68%, based on a $1.79 annual dividend and a $13.11 share price.

What is PAXS's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, PAXS pays $1.79 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is PAXS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, PAXS's payout ratio is 145% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has PAXS grown its dividend?

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

When is the next PAXS ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for PAXS is Oct 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.79 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$14.92
Annual$179.00
Monthly avg$14.92

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