PFN Distribution History & Yield
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 (in 112 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 (in 174 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 205 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 (in 267 days) | Aug 2, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 298 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 20, 2027 (in 360 days) | Nov 3, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PFN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.864 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PFN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,389 | $8,514 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,945 | $42,569 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,889 | $85,139 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 14.09%. $10,000 in PFN would currently pay about $1,409 a year ($117 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PFN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
PFN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to PFN's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
PFN's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -19.2% over the past year.
A 14.1% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. It is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It invests in securities of companies operating across the diversified sectors. The fund invests in floating-rate debt instruments primarily high-yield senior floating-rate loans. It employs fundamental analysis with top-down approach to create its portfolio. The fund conducts an in-house research to make its investments. It was formerly known as PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy Fund.
First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2004. 265 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PFN distribution FAQ
When is PFN's next ex-distribution date?
PFN's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.072 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does PFN pay distributions?
PFN pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.072 per share with an ex-date of Oct 13, 2026.
What is PFN's distribution yield?
PFN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 14.09%, based on $0.864 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.13. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.864 per share, is 14.09%.
How much does PFN pay per share?
PFN pays about $0.072 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.864 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $86.40 a year.
Has PFN grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.8% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, PFN's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of PFN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 14.09%, you would need about 1,389 shares of PFN (roughly $8,514 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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