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Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Forecast

The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) stock price forecast for the next 30 days is generally negative, with an average analyst price target of $10.16, representing a -17.92% decrease from the current price of $12.38. The highest analyst price target is $10.26, and the lowest is $10.07.

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12-Month HYI Price Target
Average 9.6459 (-22.08% Downside)
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Is Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) A Buy Now?

Oscillators
Name Value Action
RSI(14) 63.74 Neutral
STOCH(9,6) 64.34 Neutral
STOCHRSI(14) 49.93 Neutral
MACD(12,26) 0.0926 Buy
ADX(14) 28.29 Buy
William %R -14.63 Sell
CCI(14) 62.06 Neutral
Buy: 2 Sell: 1 Neutral: 4
Summary: Neutral
Moving Averages
Period Simple Exponential
MA10
12.33
Buy
12.30
Buy
MA20
12.20
Buy
12.23
Buy
MA50
12.04
Buy
12.07
Buy
MA100
11.82
Buy
11.94
Buy
MA200
11.88
Buy
11.83
Buy
Buy: 10 Sell: 0 Neutral: 0
Summary: Buy
According to our latest analysis, HYI could be considered a Strong Buy, with 17 technical analysis indicators signaling 12 Buy signals, 1 signaling Sell signals and 4 Neutral signals. This might be a good time to open fresh positions on HYI, as trading bullish markets is always a lot easier
  1. RSI (Relative Strength Index): The RSI(14) value of 63.74 indicates that HYI is neither overbought nor oversold. It suggests a neutral sentiment in the short term.
  2. STOCH (Stochastic Oscillator): The STOCH value of 64.34 indicates that HYI is neither overbought nor oversold. It indicates a balanced market sentiment without any extreme buying or selling pressure.
  3. STOCHRSI (Stochastic Relative Strength Index): The STOCHRSI value of 49.93 indicates that HYI is neither overbought nor oversold. It indicates a balanced market sentiment without any extreme buying or selling pressure.
  4. ADX (Average Directional Index): The ADX value of The ADX value of 28.29 suggests a moderate trend in the market. While not exceptionally strong, it indicates that there is some directional movement occurring. You should pay attention to this trend but may also look for confirmation from other technical indicators or fundamental factors.
  5. CCI (Commodity Channel Index): A CCI(14) value of A CCI(14) value of 62.06 indicates that HYI is still overbought but not to an extreme extent.

Long-term HYI price forecast for 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and 2050

Based on our analysis about Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc financial reports and earnings history, Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) stock could reach $4.8069 by 2030, $4.3429 by 2040 and $17.32 by 2050. See the projected annual prices until 2050 of the Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc stock below:

  • Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) is expected to reach an average price of $1.8951 in 2035, with a high prediction of $1.8351 and a low estimate of $1.8976. This indicates an $-84.69% rise from the last recorded price of $12.38.
  • Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) stock is projected to chart a bullish course in 2040, with an average price target of $4.5004, representing an $-63.65% surge from its current level. The forecast ranges from a conservative $4.3312 to a sky-high $4.3429.
  • Our analysts predict Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) to jump -15.43% by 2045, soaring from $10.70 to an average price of $10.47, potentially reaching $10.76. While $10.70 is the low estimate, the potential upside is significant.
  • Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) stock is expected to climb by 2050, reaching an average of $17.37, a $40.29% jump from its current level. However, a wide range of estimates exists, with high and low targets of $17.32 and $17.24, respectively, highlighting the market's uncertainty.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Year by Year Forecast

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2024

Our forecast for HYI stock price in 2024 now indicates an average price target of $10.94 with a high forecast of $12.22 and a low forecast of $9.6582. The average prediction reflects an decrease of -11.64% from the last recorded price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
November, 2024 $10.21 $10.07 $10.26 -17.49%
December, 2024 $9.9747 $9.7247 $10.36 -19.43%

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2025

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) is expected to reach an average price of $9.5036 in 2025, with a high prediction of $10.84 and a low estimate of $8.1665. This indicates an -23.23% fall from the last recorded price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2025 $10.02 $9.565 $10.12 -19.08%
February, 2025 $10.25 $9.8127 $10.43 -17.22%
March, 2025 $10.56 $10.09 $10.57 -14.72%
April, 2025 $10.60 $10.51 $10.84 -14.37%
May, 2025 $10.65 $10.48 $10.84 -13.96%
June, 2025 $10.73 $10.52 $10.75 -13.32%
July, 2025 $10.39 $10.39 $10.83 -16.04%
August, 2025 $10.26 $10.08 $10.44 -17.13%
September, 2025 $8.9554 $8.4951 $10.23 -27.66%
October, 2025 $8.6011 $8.4511 $9.1305 -30.52%
November, 2025 $8.4616 $8.1665 $8.8162 -31.65%
December, 2025 $8.7973 $8.4619 $8.9873 -28.94%

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2026

The predicted value for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) in 2026 is set at an average of $8.8041. Estimates vary from a peak of $9.4681 to a trough of $8.14, indicating an -28.88% surge from the present price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2026 $9.0078 $8.7527 $9.2206 -27.24%
February, 2026 $8.7284 $8.7084 $9.053 -29.50%
March, 2026 $8.7689 $8.6135 $8.8089 -29.17%
April, 2026 $8.3746 $8.2895 $8.9191 -32.35%
May, 2026 $8.5952 $8.14 $8.6952 -30.57%
June, 2026 $8.8357 $8.3954 $9.0154 -28.63%
July, 2026 $9.2914 $8.6811 $9.4414 -24.95%
August, 2026 $9.2119 $9.1568 $9.4016 -25.59%
September, 2026 $9.1776 $9.0973 $9.4573 -25.87%
October, 2026 $9.3881 $9.1493 $9.4681 -24.17%
November, 2026 $9.0387 $9.0335 $9.4633 -26.99%
December, 2026 $8.48 $8.44 $9.0838 -31.50%

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2027

For 2027, Stockscan's Analyst expects the average price target for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) is $7.3584, with a high forecast of $8.0421 and a low forecast of $6.6747. This indicates an -40.56% decrease from the last price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2027 $7.2208 $6.9777 $7.6208 -41.67%
February, 2027 $7.1016 $6.9516 $7.3585 -42.64%
March, 2027 $7.3901 $6.6747 $7.4201 -40.31%
April, 2027 $7.321 $6.9778 $7.511 -40.86%
May, 2027 $7.5418 $7.2841 $7.7494 -39.08%
June, 2027 $7.1803 $7.1603 $7.5895 -42.00%
July, 2027 $7.3211 $7.178 $7.4761 -40.86%
August, 2027 $6.9419 $6.8542 $7.3788 -43.93%
September, 2027 $7.0104 $6.715 $7.2727 -43.37%
October, 2027 $7.5612 $6.9781 $7.5981 -38.92%
November, 2027 $7.8921 $7.2767 $8.0421 -36.25%
December, 2027 $7.8406 $7.7652 $8.0075 -36.67%

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2028

In 2028, Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI) is projected to reach an average price of $6.6426, with a high projection of $8.1022 and a low estimate of $5.183. This indicates an -46.34% fall from the last price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2028 $7.8014 $7.716 $8.076 -36.98%
February, 2028 $8.0222 $7.7757 $8.1022 -35.20%
March, 2028 $7.6207 $7.4707 $8.0999 -38.44%
April, 2028 $6.96 $6.92 $7.674 -43.78%
May, 2028 $5.6114 $5.4603 $6.1111 -54.67%
June, 2028 $5.4424 $5.4324 $5.8224 -56.04%
July, 2028 $5.9035 $5.183 $5.9335 -52.31%
August, 2028 $5.9864 $5.4938 $6.2249 -51.64%
September, 2028 $6.026 $5.8152 $6.2782 -51.32%
October, 2028 $5.7271 $5.7071 $6.0565 -53.74%
November, 2028 $5.6784 $5.6284 $6.0331 -54.13%
December, 2028 $5.4495 $5.3795 $5.8243 -55.98%

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2029

The 2029 price forecast for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) is $5.2139 on average, with a high prediction of $6.7365 and a low estimate of $3.6912. This represents an -57.88% decrease from the previous price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2029 $5.9508 $5.29 $6.1808 -51.93%
February, 2029 $6.0819 $5.6914 $6.3219 -50.87%
March, 2029 $6.543 $5.8722 $6.6427 -47.15%
April, 2029 $6.4541 $6.3736 $6.6133 -47.87%
May, 2029 $6.5855 $6.3346 $6.6946 -46.81%
June, 2029 $6.4065 $6.3765 $6.7365 -48.25%
July, 2029 $6.2676 $6.1176 $6.5671 -49.37%
August, 2029 $4.0828 $3.9428 $6.3235 -67.02%
September, 2029 $4.1042 $3.9657 $4.6014 -66.85%
October, 2029 $3.9584 $3.9284 $4.3256 -68.03%
November, 2029 $4.0897 $3.6912 $4.4683 -66.96%
December, 2029 $4.5126 $4.0926 $4.7511 -63.55%

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) Price Forecast for 2030

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc Stock (HYI) is expected to reach an average price of $3.8993 in 2030, with a high forecast of $5.3732 and a low forecast of $2.4254. This signifies an -68.50% decrease from the last price of $12.38.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2030 $4.4853 $4.3439 $4.8069 -63.77%
February, 2030 $4.3167 $4.2538 $4.5981 -65.13%
March, 2030 $4.238 $4.188 $4.5902 -65.77%
April, 2030 $4.0194 $3.9494 $4.3916 -67.53%
May, 2030 $4.5336 $3.865 $4.7636 -63.38%
June, 2030 $4.6749 $4.2792 $4.9149 -62.24%
July, 2030 $5.0491 $4.4678 $5.2434 -59.22%
August, 2030 $5.0805 $4.9819 $5.1885 -58.96%
September, 2030 $5.2118 $4.9533 $5.3133 -57.90%
October, 2030 $5.156 $5.0132 $5.3732 -58.35%
November, 2030 $4.7974 $4.7074 $5.2089 -61.25%
December, 2030 $2.5654 $2.4254 $4.8702 -79.28%
closed_end_fund_debt FTF
$6.67
price down icon 0.15%
closed_end_fund_debt PTY
$14.39
price down icon 0.21%
closed_end_fund_debt GOF
$15.76
price up icon 0.96%
closed_end_fund_debt NZF
$13.10
price up icon 0.69%
closed_end_fund_debt JPC
$8.07
price up icon 0.12%
closed_end_fund_debt CSQ
$17.35
price up icon 0.46%
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