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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund(NYSE) EMD

Market Cap$613.28MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2003)+332%
5 Year+28%
1 Year+15%
1 Month+2%
$10.62
+0.66%
+0.07Today
After hours$10.58-$0.04 (-0.38%)
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 10.622026-08-31
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.14%USD 10.502026-08-24
1 month+2.35%USD 10.382026-07-31
3 month+3.91%USD 10.222026-06-02
Year to date+7.31%USD 9.902025-12-31
1 year+14.81%USD 9.252025-08-29
3 year+65.47%USD 6.422023-09-01
5 year+27.81%USD 8.312021-09-01
Since inception+332.07%USD 2.442003-12-02

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$613.28MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$137.32M

Net Income (TTM)

$172.28M

EPS (TTM)

$1.58

P/E Ratio

6.66

Dividend

$1.14

Beta (Volatility)

0.47 (Low)

Price

$10.62

Volume

185,775.314

Open

$10.57

Previous Close

$10.62

Daily Range

$10.53 - $10.63

52-Week Range

$9.60 - $11.30

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 25, 2026

EMD News

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About Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. is an open-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income investments in emerging markets. Managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, the fund aims to provide investors with exposure to debt instruments from various emerging market countries.

Products and Services
  • Invests in government and corporate debt securities
  • Focuses on fixed-income securities across emerging markets
  • Utilizes fundamental analysis for portfolio construction
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $34.1 million, showing consistent growth
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income stands at $64.3 million
  • Strong interest income of $62 million in the latest quarter
Financial Highlights
  • TTM dividend yield of 10.86% reflects attractive income potential
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.03 indicates potential undervaluation
  • Market capitalization of $610 million supports stability and growth
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. offers a unique opportunity for investors seeking exposure to emerging market debt. The fund's strategic focus on fixed-income securities allows for diversification in a growing sector. Recent financial performance highlights, including a robust revenue stream and strong net income, underscore the fund's potential for continued growth. The attractive dividend yield and favorable P/E ratio further enhance its appeal, making it a noteworthy consideration for those interested in fixed-income investments.
AI Generated • Aug 24, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Jane Elizabeth Trust, CFA

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10010, US

EMD Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

86.44%

Operating Margin

173.99%

Net Income Margin

154.66%

Return on Equity

14.15%

Return on Capital

12.61%

Return on Assets

10.36%

Earnings Yield

15.02%

Dividend Yield

10.81%

Payout Ratio

77.97%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$613.28MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

58.13M

Volume

185.78K

Avg. Volume

170.11K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$97.57M

Operating Income

$182.63M

EBITDA

$182.20M

Operating Cash Flow

$49.71M

Capital Expenditure

-$4.00

Free Cash Flow

$49.71M

Cash & ST Invst.

$23.58M

Total Debt

$234.80M

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Performance Analysis

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -4,754,744N/A
20232023-12-31USD 14,137,940N/A
20242024-12-31USD 41,737,771195.2%
20252025-12-31USD 61,211,18446.7%
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-3175.3%
Q22025-06-30-24.7%
Q42025-12-312.1%
Q22026-06-30-25.6%
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -2.48318.8%
20232023-12-31USD 1.22N/A
20242024-12-31USD 1.06-13.3%
20252025-12-31USD 1.7464.3%
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31141.9%
Q22025-06-30-16.0%
Q42025-12-3176.2%
Q22026-06-30-56.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$25.41M

+0.4%

Gross Profit

$21.33M

-0.8%

Gross Margin

83.93%

N/A

Market Cap

$613.28MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$27.73M

+53.0%

EBITDA

$32.91M

+27.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$23.58M

+301574.9%

Total Debt

$234.80M

+2.1%

Accounts Receivable

$20.12M

-10.8%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$215.00M

-6.5%

Short Term Debt

$19.80M

-91.4%

Return on Assets

10.36%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.92%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$14.00M

-17.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$14.00M

-17.9%

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Questions About EMD

What is the current price of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund is trading at $10.62 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund has traded between $9.60 and $11.30.

How much debt does Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund reported total debt of $238.78M.

How much cash does Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund have on hand?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund reported $932.40K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund’s dividend yield?

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund currently has a dividend yield of 10.81%.

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