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

PHK: High Premiums, Low Spreads

PIMCO High Income Fund targets a 12% annual yield via global high-yield credit, appealing to income-focused investors willing to accept higher risk. PHK's active management, leverage, and persistent NAV premium offer high income but require careful entry timing; the current environment is not ideal for new purchases. The fund maintains a consistent double-digit yield history, with most holdings in U.S. corporate bonds and moderate interest rate sensitivity.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 19, 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

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

PHK: Flawed Performance But Potential Catalyst Ahead (Rating Upgrade)

Upgrading PHK to Hold as recent performance and total return have improved, but long-term NAV decline and weak earnings persist. PHK offers a high 11.6% yield, but relies on inconsistent net realized gains and has a history of declining NAV and reduced payouts. Potential interest rate cuts could be a catalyst, yet the impact depends on their size; smaller cuts may not provide sufficient relief.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 1, 2025

PIMCO CEF Update: Falling Coverage And Key Secular Themes

PIMCO taxable CEFs face declining distribution coverage due to lower leverage. Premium valuations have deflated for some funds after distribution cuts, while PIMCO national Muni CEFs now offer better relative value. PIMCO expects a steeper yield curve and views credit valuations as fairly rich - echoing our sentiment.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2025

PHK: The Premium Makes It Hard To Recommend This Bond Fund

PIMCO High Income Fund offers a 12% yield, outperforming major bond indices and matching peers, but its premium pricing limits appeal. The fund's short duration (3.89 years) shields it from long-term currency devaluation risks, but leverage has led to recent underperformance versus junk bond indices. The fund cannot take advantage of the current opportunity in foreign currency-denominated bonds to the same extent as some other funds.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 11, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: Are We In Another CEF Deleveraging Wave?

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of April and highlight recent market action. CEF sector returns were mixed, with muni sectors underperforming and equity-linked sectors finishing in the green, opposite to the previous week. Despite recent volatility, CEF discounts have recovered somewhat and remain on the wider side of the recent range; the market has weathered the situation relatively well.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 19, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: BlackRock Resets Its Tender Offers

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of April and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down; Munis and Agencies saw gains due to the sharp drop in Treasury yields. BlackRock announced new CEF tender offers starting mid-April, impacting funds like BOE, BCX, BGY, BSTZ, and MVF, with a 2.5% share buyback at a 2% discount.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2025

PHK: Despite NAV Improvement, A Dividend Cut Is Likely (Rating Downgrade)

PIMCO High Income Fund (PHK) offers an 11.8% dividend yield but faces sustainability concerns due to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and elevated interest rates. PHK's portfolio is heavily concentrated in high-yield credit and non-investment grade debt, increasing its risk profile amid current economic conditions. The fund's NAV has consistently declined over the years, and its reliance on return of capital to fund distributions is problematic.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 26, 2025