PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL) Dividend Analysis
Does PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL) pay a dividend?
Yes. PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL) pays a dividend: $0.97 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 14.38% at the latest close.
Its dividend per share has shrunk at 2.1% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 149.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.97 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.98 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | $0.98 | +99.9% |
| 2023 | $0.49 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.51 | -53.2% |
| 2021 | $1.08 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $1.08 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1.08 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.08 | 0.0% |
Newest 10 of 18 calendar years; the chart below has the full series. Counted by the calendar year in which each payment went ex-dividend. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Elevated payout ratio, limited room for increases or earnings dips, 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 (18) × 0.40 + Growth (0) × 0.35 + Income (100) × 0.25 = 32
Dividend Yield
14.38%
Per Share (TTM)
$0.97
Payout Ratio
149.3%
5Y CAGR
-2.1%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
149.3%
FCF Payout
76.6%
FCF Coverage
1.3x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$0.97
Growth Streak
—
5Y CAGR
-2.1%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$0.97
Annual Income / $10K
$1,438
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.
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, PIMCO Income Strategy Fund pays a regular dividend of about $0.97 per share per year (a yield of roughly 14.4%). That is a payout ratio of about 149.3% of earnings, so it is 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 PIMCO Income Strategy Fund's dividend safe?+
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund's dividend looks covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about 1.3 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 18 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 PIMCO Income Strategy Fund grown its dividend?+
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund's dividend history is mixed. Recent dividend growth has been roughly flat. 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 PIMCO Income Strategy Fund's dividend payout ratio?+
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund pays out about 149.3% 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 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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