THW Distribution History & Yield
Abrdn World Healthcare Fund · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 (in 43 days) | Nov 4, 2026 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 101 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 (in 130 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 (in 159 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 188 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 217 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 246 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 (in 275 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 (in 304 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 7, 2027 (in 333 days) | Aug 21, 2027 | $0.117 | $11.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from THW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.521 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much THW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 855 | $11,957 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,274 | $59,786 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,548 | $119,573 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.04%. $10,000 in THW would currently pay about $1,004 a year ($84 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
THW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
THW's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved +18.8% over the past year.
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 Abrdn World Healthcare Fund
Abrdn World Healthcare Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by abrdn Inc. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the healthcare sector. For its fixed income portion, the fund primarily invests in corporate debt securities. Abrdn World Healthcare Fund was formed on June 26, 2015 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Feb 17, 2016. 127 payments tracked.
THW distribution FAQ
When is THW's next ex-distribution date?
THW's next ex-distribution date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.117 per share, expected on Oct 6, 2026.
How often does THW pay distributions?
THW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.117 per share with an ex-date of Aug 24, 2026.
What is THW's distribution yield?
THW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.04%, based on $1.404 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $13.99. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.404 per share, is 10.04%.
How much does THW pay per share?
THW pays about $0.117 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.404 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.40 a year.
Has THW grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% 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, THW'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 THW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.04%, you would need about 855 shares of THW (roughly $11,957 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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