MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (CIF) Dividend Analysis
Does MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (CIF) pay a dividend?
Yes. MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (CIF) pays a dividend: $0.96 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 1.38% at the latest close.
Its dividend per share has grown at 6.1% a year over the last 4 years. The payout takes about 672.7% of earnings.
Computed from company filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.96 | -18.3% |
| 2024 | $1.17 | +49.0% |
| 2023 | $0.78 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | $0.81 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | $0.75 |
All 5 calendar years we hold. Counted by the calendar year in which each payment went ex-dividend. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern, no sustained growth pattern yet.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (35) × 0.35 + Income (45) × 0.25 = 24
Dividend Yield
1.38%
Per Share (TTM)
$0.96
Payout Ratio
672.7%
4Y CAGR
6.1%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
672.7%
FCF Payout
527.5%
FCF Coverage
0.2x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$0.96
Growth Streak
—
4Y CAGR
6.1%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$0.96
Annual Income / $10K
$138
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from company filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (CIF) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (CIF) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, MFS Intermediate High Income Fund pays a regular dividend of about $0.96 per share per year (a yield of roughly 1.4%). That is a payout ratio of about 672.7% of earnings, so it is not currently covered by free cash flow. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is MFS Intermediate High Income Fund's dividend safe?+
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about 0.2 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has MFS Intermediate High Income Fund grown its dividend?+
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund's dividend history is mixed. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 6.1% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is MFS Intermediate High Income Fund's dividend payout ratio?+
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund pays out about 672.7% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is not currently covered by free cash flow. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
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