PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (SDHY). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

5 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021
Dividends per share (FY)$1.10$1.32$1.32$1.32$1.43
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A8.30%8.53%8.17%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A78.52%121.71%-114.17%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

59 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-28November 13, 252025-11-13$0.11
2025-10-31October 16, 252025-10-16$0.11
2025-09-30September 11, 252025-09-11$0.11
2025-08-29August 14, 252025-08-14$0.11
2025-07-31July 10, 252025-07-10$0.11
2025-06-30June 12, 252025-06-12$0.11
2025-05-30May 15, 252025-05-15$0.11
2025-04-30April 10, 252025-04-10$0.11
2025-03-31March 13, 252025-03-13$0.11
2025-02-28February 13, 252025-02-13$0.11
2025-01-09December 26, 242024-12-26$0.11
2024-12-31December 12, 242024-12-12$0.11
2024-11-29November 14, 242024-11-14$0.11
2024-10-31October 10, 242024-10-10$0.11
2024-09-30September 12, 242024-09-12$0.11
2024-08-30August 08, 242024-08-08$0.11
2024-07-31July 11, 242024-07-11$0.11
2024-06-28June 13, 242024-06-13$0.11
2024-05-31May 09, 242024-05-10$0.11
2024-04-30April 11, 242024-04-12$0.11
2024-03-28March 14, 242024-03-15$0.11
2024-02-29February 15, 242024-02-16$0.11
2024-01-05December 26, 232023-12-27$0.11
2023-12-29December 14, 232023-12-15$0.11
2023-11-30November 08, 232023-11-09$0.11
2023-10-31October 12, 232023-10-13$0.11
2023-09-29September 14, 232023-09-15$0.11
2023-08-31August 10, 232023-08-11$0.11
2023-07-31July 13, 232023-07-14$0.11
2023-06-30June 15, 232023-06-16$0.11
2023-05-31May 11, 232023-05-12$0.11
2023-04-28April 13, 232023-04-14$0.11
2023-03-31March 16, 232023-03-17$0.11
2023-02-28February 09, 232023-02-10$0.11
2023-01-06December 27, 222022-12-28$0.11
2022-12-30December 15, 222022-12-16$0.11
2022-11-30November 09, 222022-11-10$0.11
2022-10-31October 13, 222022-10-14$0.11
2022-09-30September 15, 222022-09-16$0.11
2022-08-31August 11, 222022-08-12$0.11
2022-07-29July 14, 222022-07-15$0.11
2022-06-30June 16, 222022-06-17$0.11
2022-05-31May 12, 222022-05-13$0.11
2022-04-29April 13, 222022-04-14$0.11
2022-03-31March 17, 222022-03-18$0.11
2022-02-28February 10, 222022-02-11$0.11
2022-01-03December 27, 212021-12-28$0.11
2021-12-30December 16, 212021-12-17$0.11
2021-11-30November 10, 212021-11-12$0.11
2021-10-29October 14, 212021-10-15$0.11
2021-09-30September 16, 212021-09-17$0.11
2021-08-31August 12, 212021-08-13$0.11
2021-07-30July 15, 212021-07-16$0.11
2021-06-30June 10, 212021-06-11$0.11
2021-05-28May 13, 212021-05-14$0.11
2021-04-30April 15, 212021-04-16$0.11
2021-03-31March 11, 212021-03-12$0.11
2021-02-26February 11, 212021-02-12$0.11
2021-01-29January 21, 212021-01-22$0.11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.