About PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A (PTOAX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
Is PTOAX a good dividend investment in 2026?
PTOAX offers a 19.25% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 45/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of -50% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
PTOAX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your PTOAX portfolio grows to $644.80 vs $2.4K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
PTOAX dividend growth history & forecast
PTOAX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and -50% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 19.25%.
Company generates negative FCF ($0) — borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.0B → -0.1B → +0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk — monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
45
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 PTOAX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold PTOAX.
Gross yield
19.25%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
16.36%
Real yield (−CPI)
13.56%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
19.25%
16.45%
$1,925 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
16.36%
13.56%
$1,636 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
15.40%
12.60%
$1,540 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
19.25%
16.45%
$1,925 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
17.57%
14.77%
$1,757 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
19.25%
16.45%
$1,925 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
14.44%
11.64%
$1,444 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
16.36%
13.56%
$1,636 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
13.47%
10.68%
$1,348 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
14.17%
11.37%
$1,417 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
13.47%
10.68%
$1,348 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 PTOAX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your PTOAX investment of $11.07/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1.8K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-692.25
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in PTOAX for:
Shares needed
13,252
Capital required
$146,700
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.13/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 PTOAX Dividend Payment Schedule
PTOAX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.53 / payment
$18.11 / year after tax
100 shares
$45.28 / payment
$181.11 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$452.76 / payment
$1811.05 / year after tax
📊 PTOAX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How PTOAX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+16.35% vs sectorBetter
PTOAX
19.25%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-57.10% vs sectorBelow avg
PTOAX
-50.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
PTOAX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for PTOAX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ PTOAX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
20.03
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
3/9
🔴 Weak fundamentals — dividend safety concern
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the PTOAX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →