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PDX

PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund

PDX

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

7.45%

Annual Dividend

$1.60

Payout Ratio

41%

5-Yr Growth

-14.1%

Ex-Date

Jun 11, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

PDX Dividend Safety Score

60/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
Earnings payout coverage41% of earnings paid out
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 PDX a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (PDX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.45% ($1.60/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (41%)
  • 72% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.45%
Payout Ratio
41%
Annual Dividend
$1.60
5-Yr Avg Growth
-14.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 11, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
monthly
Beta
Market Cap
$961.2M
P/E Ratio
5-Yr Total Return
72%
52-Week Range
$18.47 – $25.29
Dividend Safety
C · 60/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)
PDX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 11, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.60 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$13.33
Annual$160.00
Monthly avg$13.33