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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc
HIO · NYS

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc

US$3.63

Price Arrow0.04 (1.11%)
20/05/2026 04:10:00 PM
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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc Overview

HIO Health Scores

Short Term

Mean Reversion

Neutral

Trend

Neutral

Event

Neutral

HALO Model

Mqv

Very Weak

Garp

Very Weak

Mqv Small

Neutral

Valuation

Value

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Consensus

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Momentum

Price

Very Weak

Earnings

Very Weak

Growth

Earnings

Very Weak

Dividends

Very Weak

Quality

Capital Efficiency

Very Weak

Balance Sheet

Very Weak

About HIO

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Telephone

1.888.777.0102

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Address

47th floor, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Description

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc. is a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objectives are to seek high current income and capital appreciation. The firm invests in high-yield debt securities. The company was founded on November 16, 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Key Stats

Market Cap

US$341.41M

PE

14.00

EV/EBITDA

13.7

Dividends Overview

DIV Yield

11.1%

Franking

N/A

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

24-Aug-26

Market Data

52 weeks range

Low 3.52 - 4.05

Trade Value (12mth)

US$370,027.00

1 week

0.56%

1 month

-2.97%

YTD

-2.71%

1 year

-6.51%

All time high

7.58

Key Fundamentals

EPS 3 yr Growth

-131.80%

EBITDA Margin

67.10%

Operating Cashflow

$0m

Free Cash Flow Return

0.00%

ROIC

6.60%

Interest Coverage

0.00

Quick Ratio

1.10

Other Data

Shares Outstanding (Fully Diluted)

95m

HALO Sector

Other Finance

Next Company Report Date

N/A

Next Ex Dividend Date

24-Aug-26

Next Dividend Pay Date

31-Aug-26

Reporting Currency

USD

Short Sell (% of issue)

0.00

HIO Announcements

Latest Announcements

DateAnnouncements
24 March 26
27 November 25
05 August 25
30 May 25
25 November 24

HIO Fundamentals

Per Share Records

Historical data

Forecast data

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Per Share, Growth & Valuations
EPS (Basic)
$locklocklocklock0.30.510.28locklocklock
EPS (Fully Diluted)
$locklocklocklock0.30.510.28locklocklock
Growth
%locklocklocklock134.270.9-45.5locklocklock
PE
Xlocklocklocklock12.3814locklocklock
EV/EBITDA
XlocklocklocklockN/AN/A13.7locklocklock

Dividends

Key Stats

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

24-Aug-26

DIV Yield

11.1%

Franking Level

N/A

DPSg

0%

Quality Yield

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Want to learn more?Frequently asked questions.
What is the current share price of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS)?
Halo FAQ
The current share price of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is USD$3.63.
What is the 52-week high share price for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS)?
Halo FAQ
The 52-week high share price for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is USD$4.05.
What is the 52-week low share price for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS)?
Halo FAQ
The 52-week low share price for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is USD$3.52.
What is the dividend yield for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS)?
Halo FAQ
The current TTM dividend payout for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is 11.10.
What was Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) last dividend payment?
Halo FAQ
The last dividend payment of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is USD$0.04.
What is the franking level for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS)?
Halo FAQ
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) has a franking level of 0.00%.
In which sector is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) classified?
Halo FAQ
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is classified in the Other Finance.
What is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS)?
Halo FAQ
The current P/E ratio for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc (HIO:NYS) is 14.00.

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