Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) Stock Price & Analysis
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) closed at USD 3.22 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.14% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3.22; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 3.2–3.23 on volume of 322,495 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 3.2–3.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
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Key facts (HIO)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $16K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($16K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -6.7% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +3.0% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (HIO)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Colman Carol L | Director | 4,500 | $16K | 18.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (HIO)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HIO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -6.7% | +3.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -6.8% | +0.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Max drawdown | -9.3% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -26.1% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.14% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.22 |
| Open | USD 3.24 |
| Day Range | USD 3.2 – 3.23 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.2 – 3.88 |
| Volume | 322,495 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HIO)
Nexqual's technical model rates HIO "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.79 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 3.38) |
| MACD | -0.03 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HIO)
Wall Street analysts rate HIO "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (HIO)
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HIO)
| Total Revenue | $32.89M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.70% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +89.70% |
| Profit Margin | +84.13% |
| ROE | +7.32% |
| Current Ratio | 1.5 |
| Total Cash | $1.94M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HIO)
Nexqual rates Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Small revenue base — building scale |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $2M cash, no debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 4.8% |
Ownership (HIO)
| Insider Ownership | +0.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +34.90% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
Leadership (HIO)
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is led by Kenneth Donald Fuller, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
| Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President | Kenneth Donald Fuller |
|---|
Major Backers & Investors (HIO)
Notable institutional backers of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. include Morgan Stanley, SIT Investment Associates Inc, Capital Investment Advisors, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 12.39% |
| SIT Investment Associates Inc | 2.97% |
| Capital Investment Advisors, LLC | 2.29% |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | 1.74% |
| Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify CEF High Income ETF | 1.74% |
| Invesco | 1.35% |
| FCA Corp /TX | 1.34% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 1.06% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:23 UTC.
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