Is the Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund dividend safe?
At risk
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund pays 6.5% a year, but that takes 99% of its free cash flow.
The numbers behind it
Dividend yield6.5%
Paid out of free cash flow99%
Paid out of profit1,445%
Debt in years of earnings22.2 years
How we decide
We look at how much of its free cash flow a company hands out. Under 60% leaves room, 60% to 90% is tight, and above 90% or heavy debt puts the dividend at risk.
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Data as of Nov 13, 2026.