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THQ

Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund

THQ

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$18.72

Undervalued · +146% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.03%

Annual Dividend

$2.04

Payout Ratio

1700%

5-Yr Growth

9.8%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about THQ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 30, 2026, Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) has a forward dividend yield of 11.03%, based on an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and a share price of $18.72.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 30, 2026.
  • THQ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • THQ's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 23, 2026, for a dividend of $0.17 per share.
  • THQ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 9.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ's 11.03% yield is 33% above its five-year average yield of 8.32%.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for THQ is $46.11 per share, 146% above the $18.72 share price, so THQ screens as undervalued.
  • Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 146 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 5.6% cut to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 22, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "THQ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 30, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/THQ

Summary

As of Oct 30, 2026, Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) yields 11.03% ($2.04 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is THQ a good dividend stock?

Yes

Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.03% ($2.04/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 9.8% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (1700%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.03%
Payout Ratio
1700%
Annual Dividend
$2.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$775.7M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-20%
52-Week Range
$16.28 – $20.39
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No

THQ dividend raises and cuts

Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 146 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 5.6% cut to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 22, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 22, 2026Cut$0.180 → $0.170−5.6%
Feb 21, 2024Raise$0.113 → $0.180+59.3%
Every THQ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
THQ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →THQ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is THQ a good dividend stock?

Yes. Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.03% ($2.04/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is THQ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, THQ's fair value is about $46.11 versus a $18.72 share price — so it looks undervalued (+146% vs. fair value).

Is THQ's dividend safe?

THQ has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is THQ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for THQ is about $46.11 per share, roughly 146% above the current $18.72 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is THQ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data THQ screens as "yes" and undervalued. Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.03% ($2.04/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will THQ cut its dividend?

THQ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), 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 THQ pay a dividend?

Yes. Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $2.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.03%.

What is THQ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ's forward dividend yield is 11.03%, based on a $2.04 annual dividend and a $18.72 share price.

What is THQ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ pays $2.04 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is THQ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ's payout ratio is 1700% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has THQ grown its dividend?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next THQ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THQ's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 23, 2026, for $0.17 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.04 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$17.00
Annual$204.00
Monthly avg$17.00

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