Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) Stock Price & Analysis
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) closed at USD 3.34 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 1.50% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3.39; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 3.34–3.38 on volume of 558,401 shares. Market capitalization is $300.83M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.34–4.33 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
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Key facts (HIX)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -9.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -14.0% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Analysts (HIX)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HIX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -9.9% | -14.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -10.0% | -3.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.7% | 17.2% |
| Max drawdown | -14.9% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -36.2% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
HIX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.34 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.50% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.39 |
| Open | USD 3.37 |
| Day Range | USD 3.34 – 3.38 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.34 – 4.33 |
| Volume | 558,401 shares |
| Market Cap | $300.83M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HIX)
Nexqual's technical model rates HIX "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 23.77 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 3.7) |
| MACD | -0.07 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HIX)
Wall Street analysts rate HIX "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (HIX)
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HIX)
| Total Revenue | $48.61M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.60% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +88.94% |
| Profit Margin | +94.18% |
| ROE | +12.05% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.46 |
| Current Ratio | 0.12 |
| Total Cash | $6.00M |
| Total Debt | $172.66M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HIX)
Nexqual rates Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Small revenue base — building scale |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $6M cash vs $173M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $75M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 4.7% |
Ownership (HIX)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +24.79% |
| Shares Outstanding | 90.07M |
| Short % of Float | +0.09% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
Leadership (HIX)
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is led by Jane Elizabeth Trust, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
| Chairman of the Board, President & CEO | Jane Elizabeth Trust |
|---|---|
| Senior Vice President | Jeanne Marie Kelly |
Major Backers & Investors (HIX)
Notable institutional backers of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. include UBS Group AG, Penserra Capital Management LLC, Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify CEF High Income ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| UBS Group AG | 3.99% |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | 2.83% |
| Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify CEF High Income ETF | 2.82% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.67% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 1.52% |
| Invesco | 1.05% |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | 0.86% |
| Guggenheim Capital, LLC | 0.77% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 20:21 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXSL | Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | USD 23.33 | ▼ 2.43% |
| VCTR | Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. | USD 107.6 | ▲ 0.2% |
| PDI | PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund | USD 14.31 | ▲ 0.07% |
| AMG | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | USD 383.42 | ▼ 3.06% |
| SEIC | SEI Investments Company | USD 102.3 | ▼ 2.11% |
| IVZ | Invesco Ltd | USD 28.06 | ▼ 2.54% |
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