FTHY Dividend History & Yield

First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund · NYSE

Stock Financial Services Monthly payer High yield
$12.83
+0.86% today
as of Oct 24, 2026
TTM yield
11.69%
$1.50/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
11.69%
$1.50/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$1.50
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.125
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Nov 2, 2026 Declared
in 8 days
Next pay date
Nov 16, 2026
in 22 days
Last ex-dividend date
Oct 1, 2026
$0.125 per share
Payout ratio
217%
of earnings
Market cap
471.8M
P/E 18.3
5y dividend CAGR
+0.2%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
6.1
since Sep 1, 2020
1y total return
-1.1%
price -11.5% + dividends 10.4%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
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

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 3, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026; most recent $0.125$0.00$0.075$0.15Jul 3, 2023: $0.13Jul '23Aug 1, 2023: $0.13Sep 1, 2023: $0.13Oct 2, 2023: $0.13Nov 1, 2023: $0.13Dec 1, 2023: $0.13Dec '23Jan 2, 2024: $0.13Feb 1, 2024: $0.13Mar 1, 2024: $0.13Apr 1, 2024: $0.13May 1, 2024: $0.13May '24Jun 3, 2024: $0.13Jul 1, 2024: $0.13Aug 1, 2024: $0.13Sep 3, 2024: $0.13Oct 1, 2024: $0.13Oct '24Nov 1, 2024: $0.125Dec 2, 2024: $0.125Jan 2, 2025: $0.125Feb 3, 2025: $0.125Mar 3, 2025: $0.125Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.125May 1, 2025: $0.125Jun 2, 2025: $0.125Jul 1, 2025: $0.125Aug 1, 2025: $0.125Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.125Oct 1, 2025: $0.125Nov 3, 2025: $0.125Dec 1, 2025: $0.125Jan 2, 2026: $0.125Jan '26Feb 2, 2026: $0.125Mar 2, 2026: $0.125Apr 1, 2026: $0.125May 1, 2026: $0.125Jun 1, 2026: $0.125Jun '26Jul 1, 2026: $0.125Aug 3, 2026: $0.125Sep 1, 2026: $0.125Oct 1, 2026: $0.125

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2020 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.00$2.002020: $0.595$0.59520202021: $1.578$1.57820212022: $1.596$1.59620222023: $1.424$1.42420232024: $1.55$1.5520242025: $1.50$1.5020252026 (YTD): $1.25$1.252026 YTD

How much FTHY do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month800$10,264$1,200
$500 / month4,000$51,320$6,000
$1,000 / month8,000$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

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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%
Oct 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Sep 3, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Aug 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Jun 3, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
May 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Mar 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Feb 1, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Jan 2, 2024 — $0.13 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Oct 2, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Sep 1, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Aug 1, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Jul 3, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Jun 1, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
May 1, 2023 — $0.13 +0.0%
Apr 3, 2023 — $0.13 +2.4%
Mar 2, 2023 — $0.127 +0.0%
Feb 1, 2023 — $0.127 +0.0%
Dec 29, 2022 — $0.127 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2022 — $0.127 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2022 — $0.127 +0.0%
Oct 3, 2022 — $0.127 +0.0%
Sep 1, 2022 — $0.127 +0.0%
Aug 1, 2022 — $0.127 -5.2%
Jul 1, 2022 — $0.134 +0.0%
Jun 1, 2022 — $0.134 +0.0%
May 2, 2022 — $0.134 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2022 — $0.134 -10.1%
Mar 1, 2022 — $0.149 +0.0%
Feb 1, 2022 — $0.149 +0.0%
Dec 30, 2021 — $0.149 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2021 — $0.149 +0.0%
Nov 1, 2021 — $0.149 +0.0%
Oct 1, 2021 — $0.149 +0.0%
Sep 1, 2021 — $0.149 +25.2%
Aug 2, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
Jun 1, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
May 3, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
Apr 1, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
Mar 1, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
Feb 1, 2021 — $0.119 +0.0%
Dec 30, 2020 — $0.119 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2020 — $0.119 +0.0%
Nov 2, 2020 — $0.119 +0.0%
Oct 1, 2020 — $0.119 +0.0%
Sep 1, 2020 — $0.119 —

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

Yield-trap heuristicElevated risk

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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