MFS Intermediate Income Trust’s board of directors announced a regular monthly dividend of $0.02 per share ($0.25 annualized) on June 1, 2023. The previous dividend paid was also $0.02 per share.
To qualify for the dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of June 13, 2023. Shareholders of record on June 14, 2023, will receive the payment on June 30, 2023.
With the current stock price of $2.85 per share, the dividend yield is 8.92%. Over the past five years, taking a weekly sample, the average dividend yield has been 9.21%, with the lowest being 8.70% and the highest being 10.20%. The standard deviation of yields is 0.28 (n=196).
The current dividend yield is 1.03 standard deviations below the historical average.
The company’s 3-Year dividend growth rate is -0.23%.
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What is the Fund Sentiment?
As of the last quarter, 102 funds or institutions reported positions in MFS Intermediate Income Trust, representing a 6.25% increase of six owners. The average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to MIN is 0.10%, which is a 62.45% increase. The total shares owned by institutions rose by 3.14% in the last three months to 53,661K shares.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Some of the notable shareholders in MFS Intermediate Income Trust, according to recent filings, include:
- Sit Investment Associates increased its portfolio allocation in MIN by 2.32% over the last quarter, holding 19,626K shares. It reported owning 18,661K shares in its prior filing, indicating a 4.92% increase.
- 1607 Capital Partners LLC decreased its portfolio allocation in MIN by 4.43% over the last quarter, holding 10,325K shares. It reported owning 11,114K shares in its prior filing, indicating a 7.65% decrease.
- Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC decreased its portfolio allocation in MIN by 3.85% over the last quarter, holding 8,049K shares. It reported owning 8,153K shares in its prior filing, indicating a 1.29% decrease.
- Karpus Management increased its portfolio allocation in MIN by 2.36% over the last quarter, holding 4,130K shares. It reported owning 3,757K shares in its prior filing, indicating a 9.02% increase.
- Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF (PCEF) decreased its portfolio allocation in MIN by 1.72% over the last quarter, holding 1,457K shares. It reported owning 1,435K shares in its prior filing, indicating a 1.52% increase.
MFS Intermediate Income Trust Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
MFS® Intermediate Income Trust is a taxable closed-end bond fund that has an investment grade and seeks high current income. Capital appreciation may also be considered.
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