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Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 28, 2025

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of February 28, 2025.

Current Q

Previous Q

Prior Yr Q

February 28, 2025

November 30, 2024

February 29, 2024

Total Net Assets

$

276,431,374

 

$

278,752,612

 

$

280,855,563

 

NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a)

$

12.20

 

$

12.30

 

$

12.39

 

Market Price Per Share

$

12.08

 

$

12.14

 

$

12.08

 

Premium / (Discount)

 

(0.98

)%

 

(1.30

)%

 

(2.50

)%

Outstanding Shares

 

22,666,975

 

 

22,663,806

 

 

22,660,581

 

 
Total Net Investment Income (b)

$

5,407,560

 

$

4,938,198

 

$

5,997,603

 

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (b)

$

(1,307,879

)

$

2,987,605

 

$

5,981,822

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (b)

$

4,099,681

 

$

7,925,803

 

$

11,979,425

 

 
Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
Total Net Investment Income (b)

$

0.24

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.26

 

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (b)

$

(0.06

)

$

0.13

 

$

0.26

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (b)

$

0.18

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.52

 

 
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income (c)

$

(5,365,954

)

$

(4,314,029

)

$

(3,856,322

)

Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income
Per Share (c)

$

(0.24

)

$

(0.19

)

$

(0.17

)

Footnotes:

(a) NAVs are calculated as of the close of business on the last business day in the periods indicated above.
(b) For the quarter indicated.
(c) As of the date indicated above.

This financial data is unaudited.

The Fund files its semi-annual and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To obtain information on Forms N-PORT or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company, which is advised by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC (“FTFA”) and subadvised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Western Asset”). FTFA and Western Asset are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin Resources”).

For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund’s web site at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

Category: Financials

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

Investor Contact: Fund Investor Services 1-888-777-0102

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc. and Legg Mason Closed End Funds

FAQ

What is the current NAV discount for Western Asset High Yield Fund (HYI) as of February 2025?

HYI trades at a 0.98% discount to NAV as of February 28, 2025, an improvement from the 1.30% discount in the previous quarter.

How much did HYI's net investment income change in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024?

HYI's net investment income increased to $5,407,560 in Q1 2025 from $4,938,198 in Q4 2024, representing a 9.5% increase.

What is the latest quarterly earnings per share for HYI?

HYI reported earnings of $0.18 per share for the quarter ending February 28, 2025, down from $0.35 in the previous quarter.

How has HYI's total net assets changed year-over-year?

HYI's total net assets decreased by approximately $4.4 million, from $280,855,563 in February 2024 to $276,431,374 in February 2025.

What is the current market price versus NAV for HYI shares?

As of February 28, 2025, HYI's market price is $12.08 per share, while its NAV stands at $12.20 per share.
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