PIMCO Global StockPLUS & Income Fund

PGP

Market cap $106M

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on May 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of April 13, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Change From Pre.

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PIMCO Global StocksPLUS and Income Fund (PGP) is downgraded to Hold due to heightened risk from elevated leverage and interest rates. PGP's effective leverage exceeds 50% of assets, amplifying downside risk if both fixed income and S&P 500 exposures underperform. The fund's NAV growth is constrained by high interest rates, locking PGP into low-coupon debt and increasing vulnerability to further NAV erosion.

NEW YORK, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

PIMCO Global StocksPLUS and Income Fund underperforms peers, with a 10-year total return of 49.47%, lagging hybrid and global bond funds. Despite its hybrid label, PGP's portfolio is overwhelmingly fixed income, with minimal equity exposure that appears to come from debt restructurings. PGP trades at a 3.1% premium to NAV, making it the most expensive among peers, despite being the worst long-term performer.

NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

PIMCO Global StocksPLUS and Income Fund offers a 9.6% yield, attractive total returns, and currently trades at a rare discount to NAV. PGP's diversified, income-focused portfolio and moderate leverage support strong distribution coverage, but limit capital appreciation potential. The fund's distributions are sustainable, though primarily taxed as ordinary income, making PGP best suited for tax-advantaged accounts.