FTHY Dividend History & Yield
First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (in 8 days) | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 38 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 68 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 31, 2027 (in 98 days) | Feb 14, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 128 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 (in 188 days) | May 15, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 218 days) | Jun 14, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027 (in 278 days) | Aug 13, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Aug 29, 2027 (in 308 days) | Sep 12, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 28, 2027 (in 338 days) | Oct 12, 2027 | $0.125 | $12.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FTHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.50 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FTHY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 800 | $10,264 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,000 | $51,320 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,000 | $102,640 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.69%. $10,000 in FTHY would currently pay about $1,169 a year ($97 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FTHY dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.125 | -3.8% |
FTHY dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to FTHY's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FTHY scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Sep 1, 2020. 74 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FTHY dividend FAQ
When is FTHY's next ex-dividend date?
FTHY's next ex-dividend date is Nov 2, 2026 (in 8 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.125 per share, expected on Nov 16, 2026.
How often does FTHY pay dividends?
FTHY pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.125 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is FTHY's dividend yield?
FTHY's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.69%, based on $1.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.50 per share, is 11.69%.
How much does FTHY pay per share?
FTHY pays about $0.125 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.50 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $150.00 a year.
Has FTHY grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.2% a year (+0.0% over the last year). FTHY did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of FTHY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.69%, you would need about 800 shares of FTHY (roughly $10,264 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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