PFL: Efficient Strategy Leads To Outperformance Against Peers (Rating Upgrade)

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is upgraded to a buy, offering a compelling risk-adjusted yield and resilient performance amid market uncertainty. PFL trades at a 6.12% premium to NAV, closely aligned with its five-year average, and maintains a moderate 10.7% leverage level. The fund's portfolio is diversified by region, sector, and maturity, with a heavy allocation to investment-grade securities, supporting stable distributions.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 12, 2025

Pimco Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 1, 2025

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on November 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 14, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of October 14, 2025:       Monthly DistributionPer Share   Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change FromPreviousMonth PercentageChange FromPreviousMonth PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PCN) $0.112500 - - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY) $0.118800 - - PIMCO Global StocksPLUS® & Income Fund (NYSE: PGP) $0.069000 - - PIMCO High Income Fund (NYSE: PHK) $0.048000 - - PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RCS) $0.040000 - - PCM Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PCM) $0.064240 - - PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL) $0.081400 - - PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (NYSE: PFN) $0.071800 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: PDI) $0.220500 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO) $0.127900 - - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) $0.036000 - - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML) $0.039500 - - PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) $0.029500 - - PIMCO Access Income Fund (NYSE: PAXS) $0.149400 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PDX) $0.133400 - -           Fund Distribution Information as of August 31, 2025: Fund NYSE Symbol CurrentAmount Annualizedcurrentdistributionrateexpressed asa percentageof NAV as of8/31/2025 Annualizedcurrentdistribution rateexpressed as apercentage ofMarket Price asof 8/31/2025 PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PCN) $0.112500 11.33% 10.33% PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY) $0.118800 12.01% 10.07% PIMCO Global StocksPLUS® & Income Fund (NYSE: PGP) $0.069000 9.87% 9.74% PIMCO High Income Fund (NYSE: PHK) $0.048000 12.36% 11.61% PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RCS) $0.040000 10.37% 6.64% PCM Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PCM) $0.064240 12.98% 12.14% PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL) $0.081400 12.16% 11.49% PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (NYSE: PFN) $0.071800 12.00% 11.34% PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: PDI) $0.220500 15.56% 13.47% PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO) $0.127900 11.58% 11.07% PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) $0.036000 4.69% 5.22% PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML) $0.039500 6.16% 6.52% PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) $0.029500 4.81% 5.36% PIMCO Access Income Fund (NYSE: PAXS) $0.149400 11.60% 11.15% PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PDX) $0.133400 6.13% 6.48%           Distribution rates are not performance and are calculated by annualizing the current distribution per share announced in this press release and dividing by the NAV or Market Price, as applicable, as of the reported date.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 1, 2025

PFL: Inconsistent Earnings Warrants Caution

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is maintained at a Hold rating due to concerns over distribution sustainability despite a recent interest rate cut. PFL offers an attractive 11.5% yield and monthly payouts, but its ability to cover distributions with earnings has been inconsistent, raising caution. The fund's reliance on positive net realized gains and exposure to below-investment-grade debt heighten risks, especially in adverse market conditions.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 20, 2025

PIMCO CEF Update: Coverage Dead Cat Bounce?

PIMCO taxable CEFs show persistently low distribution coverage, raising the risk of future distribution cuts and potential valuation hits. Current valuations across the PIMCO suite are not attractive, with premiums and tight credit spreads limiting upside potential. Tight credit spreads and a flat yield curve mean limited additional income growth on leverage, even if short-term rates decline as expected by the market.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 5, 2025

Looking for $500 Per Month? Invest $20K in These 3 CEFs

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24/7 Wall Street • Aug 7, 2025

Passive Income of $5,600 Annually Can Be Had From These 5 High-Yield Closed-End Funds

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24/7 Wall Street • Jul 18, 2025

PFL: Distribution Is Fully Covered, But Hard To Justify The Premium

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund offers a high 11.71% yield, outperforming most fixed-income indices, but faces risks from U.S. dollar devaluation and inflation. The fund's significant exposure to long-dated bonds and limited foreign currency diversification make it vulnerable if inflation accelerates or the dollar weakens further. The fund appears to be missing an opportunity to profit by owning foreign currency bonds. It only has limited exposure to such assets.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2025

PFL: Solid Income Fund But Sensitive To Interest Rates

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL) offers a 12.1% dividend yield and has a diverse debt investment portfolio, making it attractive for income investors. PFL's performance is influenced by interest rates; higher rates increase income but limit share price growth, while rate cuts could boost growth. The fund trades at a slight premium to NAV, has a history of consistent distributions, and uses conservative leverage to amplify returns.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 19, 2025

PIMCO CEF Update: Tight Spreads Drive A Derisking Across Taxable Funds

PIMCO's taxable CEFs have seen a significant increase in distribution coverage, likely more driven by interest rate swaps rather than reduced leverage costs. PIMCO has sharply reduced leverage and duration risk across its taxable CEFs, positioning defensively amid tight credit spreads and low longer-term rates after the first Fed cut. Valuations have deflated slightly, with the average taxable premium just above 10%; PIMCO Muni CEF valuations are reasonable, especially for CA and NY state funds.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 28, 2025