YLDW Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 (in 18 days) | Oct 11, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 (in 48 days) | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 78 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 (in 138 days) | Feb 8, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 (in 168 days) | Mar 10, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 198 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 (in 228 days) | May 9, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 258 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2027 (in 318 days) | Aug 7, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2027 (in 348 days) | Sep 6, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from YLDW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 9 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much YLDW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 667 | $17,139 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,334 | $85,697 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,667 | $171,393 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.00%. $10,000 in YLDW would currently pay about $700 a year ($58 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
YLDW dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.183 | +1.1% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.181 | +21.5% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.149 | -1.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.151 | +2.0% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $0.148 | +2.8% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.144 | -2.7% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | — | $0.148 | -0.7% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | — | $0.149 | +53.6% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.097 | — |
YLDW dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Raised 23.6% | $0.148 | $0.183 | Paid |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Raised 21.5% | $0.149 | $0.181 | Paid |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Cut 2.7% | $0.148 | $0.144 | Paid |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Cut 0.7% | $0.149 | $0.148 | Paid |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Raised 53.6% | $0.097 | $0.149 | Paid |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Initiated | — | $0.097 | Paid |
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
YLDW scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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 Westwood Enhanced Income Opport
First dividend on our records: Dec 30, 2025. 9 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
YLDW dividend FAQ
When is YLDW's next ex-dividend date?
YLDW's next ex-dividend date is Sep 27, 2026 (in 18 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Oct 11, 2026.
How often does YLDW pay dividends?
YLDW pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.183 per share with an ex-date of Aug 28, 2026.
What is YLDW's dividend yield?
YLDW's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.25%, based on $1.35 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.80 per share, is 7.00%.
How much does YLDW pay per share?
YLDW pays about $0.15 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.00 a year.
Has YLDW grown or cut its dividend?
YLDW does not have enough payment history for us to measure dividend growth yet.
How many shares of YLDW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.00%, you would need about 667 shares of YLDW (roughly $17,139 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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