Something will jump out at you if you take a look at the WAM Capital Ltd share price right now.
The prospect of a 13.2% yield is more than enough to grab any investor's attention, regardless of whether they even invest primarily for income.
WAM Capital has paid out two dividends over the past 12 months.
As a result, WAM Capital has told investors to only expect a total of 8 cents per share over 2027.
Since the start of the year, WAM Capital shares have lost more than 35.3% of their value, including 22.5% since this dividend cut was announced.
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As a result, WAM Capital has told investors to only expect 8 cents per share over 2027. If that is accurate, WAM Capital shares would have a forward yield of 6.84% at current prices.
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Something will jump out at you if you take a look at the WAM Capital Ltd share price right now. No, what's most striking about WAM Capital shares today is the stonking dividend yield this listed investment company is trading on.
Yesterday, WAM Capital shares closed at $1.18.
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The prospect of a 13.2% yield is more than enough to grab any investor's attention, regardless of whether they even invest primarily for income. After all, that implies that one would get back about $132 a year for every $1,000 invested.
WAM Capital has paid out two dividends over the past 12 months. The first was the October 2025 final dividend worth 7.75 cents per share.
WAM Capital itself said this reality last month.
Since FY2020, the Board has maintained WAM Capital's full year dividend at 15.5 cents per share. Maintaining the dividend at 15.5 cents per share is no longer sustainable with the profits reserve available.
As a result, WAM Capital has told investors to only expect a total of 8 cents per share over 2027.
If that is accurate, WAM Capital shares would have a forward yield of 6.84% at current prices.
Since the start of the year, WAM Capital shares have lost more than 35.3% of their value, including 22.5% since this dividend cut was announced.
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