Western Asset High Income Opp Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Western Asset High Income Opp (NYSE: HIO) is a publicly traded asset management company in the Financial Services sector. The company has a market capitalization of $351.9M, ranking #3,855 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
HIO stock has declined 10.0% over the past year, placing it at #1,027 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $3.69.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of HIO stock, including real-time price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Western Asset High Income Opp (HIO) stock last traded at $3.69, down 1.08% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 10.0%, ranking #1,446 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $351.9M, HIO is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 95.1M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Western Asset High Income Opp has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. View all HIO news →
SEC Filings
Western Asset High Income Opp has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 1 Form 3, 1 Form 4, 1 Form N-2/A, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on March 9, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all HIO SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Annual stockholder meeting
Western Asset High Income Opp has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Annual stockholder meeting", is scheduled for January 1, 2028 (in 660 days). Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the HIO stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Western Asset High Income Opp (HIO) currently stands at 86.2 thousand shares, down 39.9% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 94.2%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Western Asset High Income Opp (HIO) currently stands at 1.0 days. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has decreased 46.8% over the past year, suggesting improved liquidity for short covering. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 2.8 days.
HIO Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Western Asset High Income Opp (HIO) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, HIO ranks #93 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #624 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing HIO often look at related companies in the same sector, including Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth (JRI), Western Asset High Inc Fund II (HIX), First Trust Enhanced Equity Income (FFA), Stellus Cap Invt Corp (SCM), and BlackRock MuniVest (MVF). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate HIO's relative position within its industry.