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THW

Abrdn World Healthcare Fund

THW

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$12.86

Undervalued · +32% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

10.53%

Annual Dividend

$1.32

Payout Ratio

66%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about THW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 30, 2026, Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) has a forward dividend yield of 10.53%, based on an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and a share price of $12.86.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, THW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (86 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • THW has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • THW's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 23, 2026, for a dividend of $0.11 per share.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, THW pays out 66% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • THW's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for THW is $16.97 per share, 32% above the $12.86 share price, so THW screens as undervalued.
  • Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 129 payments on record since 2016. Its most recent change was a 8.3% cut to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 23, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "THW Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 30, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/THW

Summary

As of Oct 30, 2026, Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) yields 10.53% ($1.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (86/100).

Is THW a good dividend stock?

Yes

Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 10.53% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
10.53%
Payout Ratio
66%
Annual Dividend
$1.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$519.1M
P/E Ratio
6.0
5-Yr Total Return
-20%
52-Week Range
$11.18 – $14.50
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
No

THW dividend raises and cuts

Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 129 payments on record since 2016. Its most recent change was a 8.3% cut to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 23, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 23, 2026Cut$0.120 → $0.110−8.3%
Sep 22, 2026Raise$0.117 → $0.120+2.6%
Every THW payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
THW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →THW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is THW a good dividend stock?

Yes. Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 10.53% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is THW undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, THW's fair value is about $16.97 versus a $12.86 share price — so it looks undervalued (+32% vs. fair value).

Is THW's dividend safe?

THW has a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is THW's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for THW is about $16.97 per share, roughly 32% above the current $12.86 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is THW a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data THW screens as "yes" and undervalued. Abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 10.53% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. 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 THW cut its dividend?

THW earns a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), 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 THW pay a dividend?

Yes. Abrdn World Healthcare Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $1.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 10.53%.

What is THW's dividend yield?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THW's forward dividend yield is 10.53%, based on a $1.32 annual dividend and a $12.86 share price.

What is THW's dividend per share?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THW pays $1.32 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is THW's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THW's payout ratio is 66% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has THW grown its dividend?

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

When is the next THW ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 30, 2026, THW's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 23, 2026, for $0.11 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.32 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$11.00
Annual$132.00
Monthly avg$11.00

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