Western Asset Premier Bond Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Western Asset Premier Bond (NYSE: WEA) is a publicly traded asset management company in the Financial Services sector. The company has a market capitalization of $126.7M, ranking #4,891 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
WEA stock has declined 4.5% over the past year, placing it at #1,302 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $10.55.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of WEA 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 Premier Bond (WEA) stock last traded at $10.55. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 4.5%, ranking #1,407 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $126.7M, WEA is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 11.9M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Western Asset Premier Bond has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 7 articles coincided with positive price movement and 2 with negative movement. View all WEA news →
SEC Filings
Western Asset Premier Bond has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 2 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A, 1 Form 3, 1 Form N-CEN, 1 Form N-CSR. The most recent filing was submitted on March 11, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all WEA SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in Western Asset Premier Bond (WEA) currently stands at 19.1 thousand shares, up 465.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.2% of the float. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Western Asset Premier Bond (WEA) 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 ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 1.8 days.
WEA Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Western Asset Premier Bond (WEA) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, WEA ranks #282 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #1,726 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing WEA often look at related companies in the same sector, including Western Asset Inv Grade Income Fund Inc (PAI), MFS High Income Municipal Trust (CXE), JH Diversified Income Fund (HEQ), Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fd (WIA), and Clough Global Equity (GLQ). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate WEA's relative position within its industry.