Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) Stock Price & Analysis
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) is trading at USD 9.53, down 0.26% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 19:33 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
HYI last closed at USD 9.56; today's session has ranged USD 9.42–9.58 on volume of 34,063 shares. Market capitalization is $122.12M, with a 52-week range of USD 9.42–11.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
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Key facts (HYI)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -8.0% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -4.6% vs S&P 500 +77.0%.
Analysts (HYI)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HYI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -8.0% | -4.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.0% |
| Per year | -8.0% | -0.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.3% | 11.4% |
| Max drawdown | -9.2% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -26.3% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
HYI 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 19:38 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.53 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.26% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.56 |
| Open | USD 9.56 |
| Day Range | USD 9.42 – 9.58 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.42 – 11.5 |
| Volume | 34,063 shares |
| Market Cap | $122.12M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HYI)
Nexqual's technical model rates HYI "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 27.22 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.05) |
| MACD | -0.13 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HYI)
Wall Street analysts rate HYI "None", per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (HYI)
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HYI)
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HYI)
Nexqual rates Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 0%, operating 0% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (HYI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +34.99% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.81M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
Leadership (HYI)
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. is led by Kenneth Donald Fuller, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
| Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President | Kenneth Donald Fuller |
|---|
Major Backers & Investors (HYI)
Notable institutional backers of Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. include Raymond James Financial, Inc., Guggenheim Capital, LLC, Uncommon Cents Investing Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 4.04% |
| Guggenheim Capital, LLC | 3.01% |
| Uncommon Cents Investing Inc | 2.49% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 2.09% |
| Wolverine Asset Management, LLC | 1.8% |
| Absolute Investment Advisers, Llc | 1.56% |
| Shaker Financial Services, LLC | 1.4% |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | 1.37% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
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