FTHY
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-27 Drivers: trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : tendance, fondamentaux.
Research, not advice.
À propos
First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
- Nom
- First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
- Secteur
- Financial Services
- Industrie
- Asset Management
- Bourse
- NYSE
- Capitalisation
- $471.8M
- Employés
- —
- PDG
- Orlando Purpura
- Site web
- https://www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/cef/cefSummary.aspx?Ticker=FTHY
- Marché
- CRMMXGUBGXGUTHNMDXHRMDXPRPZX
The First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund operates as a diversified, closed-end investment vehicle. Its primary objective is the generation of current income. Established on June 25, 2020, the fund maintains its principal office in Wheaton, Illinois.
Price (1 year)
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ACHAT TOTAL: 20000 titres (~258497 USD)
- Insiders
- HOUSEY WILLIAM A JRMCGAREL DAVID
- Total bought
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$258,497
Avg buy (VWAP, 90d window) $12.92 vs last close $12.88 (-0.3%)
- Total sold
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Avg sell (VWAP, 90d window) —
Total sold sums Form 4 code S in this window. Codes F, M, A and G are left out.
- Last activity
- 2026-09-25
- Liquidity
- Thin $1,497,471/day · 20d vol
- Last synced
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Avg buy and avg sell are volume-weighted prices (sum of shares × price, divided by shares) for Form 4 rows in this 90-day window that report both figures. A comparison with last close is market context for that average, not advice.
Recent Form 4
Filings in the 90-day window for this company. Value is shares × price from the filing. Research, not advice.
| Date | Person | Side | Shares | Price | Value | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | HOUSEY WILLIAM A JR | Buy · P | 2,500 | $12.87 | $32,162 | Form 4 |
| 2026-09-25 | MCGAREL DAVID | Buy · P | 10,000 | $12.92 | $129,247 | Form 4 |
| 2026-09-24 | HOUSEY WILLIAM A JR | Buy · P | 5,000 | $12.90 | $64,500 | Form 4 |
| 2026-09-23 | HOUSEY WILLIAM A JR | Buy · P | 5,000 | $12.95 | $64,750 | Form 4 |
Congressional trades
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Signal
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-27 Drivers: trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : tendance, fondamentaux.
FTHY presents a critically fragile financial foundation with a near-zero current ratio (0.005) and negligible cash reserves, making short-term solvency the dominant risk.
The first sentence of the analysis written for FTHY on 2026-10-27 - a real excerpt, not a sample. The rest of it, the 0-100 score and the rating it produced are part of Plus. See plans.
Factor checklist — research, not advice
A check leans with a bullish reading. A cross leans against it. A dash is unavailable or mixed.
- Insider Supports a bullish reading. Open-market purchases outweigh sales
- Narrative Pulls against a bullish reading. Stored narrative reading is in the bearish band
- Congress Unavailable or mixed. No purchase disclosures in the stored window
- Timing Pulls against a bullish reading. Close is more than 0.5 ATR under stored support
- Financial indicators Unavailable or mixed. Current ratio 0.01 · operating margin 73% — readings disagree
Suggested stop 12.45, nearest stored support minus 0.5 ATR(3.3% under the last close). Reward/risk to the next stored resistance is 0.53. Wait — that reward/risk is under 2. Research, not advice. Not an order.
Recent news
- 2026-10-20 First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.125 Per Share for November WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FTHY) has declared the Fund''s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.125 per share payable on November 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be November 2, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY): Distribution pe.
- 2026-09-29 FTHY officer buys 10,000 shares What happened FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (NYSE: FTHY) reported that Officer-Investment Adviser David Mcgarel bought 10,000 Common Shares on 2026-09-25. The Form 4 lists a price of $12.9247 per share and about $129,247 in total, giving investors the size of the transaction in dollars. It also gives the trade a public
- 2026-09-21 FTHY: Anticipated Termination Coming But Likely To Seek Perpetual Structure First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund faces near-term volatility and weak distribution coverage, but its term structure creates a unique exit opportunity. FTHY''s discount has recently widened despite the liquidation date approaching, but I believe they''ll seek a perpetual structure vote and entice it with a tender offer. Participating in the anticipated tender offer is likely the optimal move for current holders, as post-offer discounts typically widen further.
- 2026-09-21 First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.125 Per Share for October WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FTHY) has declared the Fund''s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.125 per share payable on October 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be October 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY): Distribution per.
- 2026-08-20 First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.125 Per Share for September WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FTHY) has declared the Fund''s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.125 per share payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY): Distribution.
Market snapshot
Financial ratios
| Metric | Trend | 2026-05-31 | 2025-05-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2023-05-31 | 2022-05-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 75.1% | 84.9% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| Ebit Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 212.3% | 172.1% | 198.9% | |
| Ebitda Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 98.3% | 170.9% | 198.6% | |
| Operating Profit Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 98.3% | 104.7% | 101.5% | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 98.3% | 104.7% | 101.5% | |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 98.3% | 104.7% | 101.5% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 98.3% | 104.7% | 101.5% | |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 72.9% | 83.7% | 98.3% | 104.7% | 101.5% | |
| Current Ratio | 0.005 | 0.648 | 2.092 | 1.235 | 5.891 | |
| Quick Ratio | 0.005 | 0.648 | 2.092 | 1.235 | 5.891 | |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.175 | 0.243 | 0.386 | -0.145 | -0.257 | |
| Cash Ratio | 0.000 | 0.007 | 0.010 | 0.007 | 0.012 | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 19.652 | 11.605 | 9.463 | -25.037 | -8.116 | |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.197 | -0.692 | -0.025 | 0.344 | 0.043 | |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.197 | -0.692 | -0.025 | 0.344 | 0.043 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 19.652 | 11.605 | 9.592 | -25.509 | -8.116 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | -0.197 | -0.742 | -0.025 | 0.348 | 0.043 | |
| Price To Book Ratio | 0.953 | 0.955 | 0.909 | 0.867 | 0.920 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 14.330 | 9.708 | 9.309 | -26.224 | -8.236 | |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 6.825 | 17.472 | 10.367 | 2.318 | 6.472 | |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 6.825 | 17.472 | 10.367 | 2.318 | 6.472 | |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.208 | 0.212 | 0.186 | 0.176 | 0.301 | |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.266 | 0.284 | 0.233 | 0.217 | 0.432 | |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.210 | 0.221 | 0.189 | 0.178 | 0.302 | |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.210 | 0.221 | 0.189 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.277 | 1.338 | 1.249 | 1.236 | 1.439 | |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | -4.375 | -86.763 | 9.799 | -2.349 | -13.548 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 12.628 | 1.048 | 6.070 | 21.243 | 32.857 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 2.100 | 0.556 | 0.898 | -11.315 | -1.273 | |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 2.932 | 5.558 | 6.245 | -4.578 | -49.140 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 2.932 | 5.558 | 6.245 | -2.805 | -25.111 | |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.525 | 0.192 | 0.377 | 1.722 | 0.329 | |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 1.322 | 0.539 | 0.861 | 3.731 | 1.486 | |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 2.177 | 1.233 | 1.061 | -2.896 | -0.844 | |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 25.139 | 15.052 | 11.892 | -19.185 | -6.097 |
Sparkline shows each ratio oldest → newest (left → right).
How the latest year compares
For each ratio: its most recent value, the change versus one year earlier, and versus its 5-year average. ▲ higher ▼ lower
| Metric | Current | vs 1Y ago | vs 5Y avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 75.1% | ▼-9.8% | ▼-16.9% |
| Ebit Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-75.1% |
| Ebitda Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-52.0% |
| Operating Profit Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-19.3% |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-19.3% |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-19.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-19.3% |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 72.9% | ▼-10.7% | ▼-19.3% |
| Current Ratio | 0.005 | ▼-0.643 | ▼-1.969 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.005 | ▼-0.643 | ▼-1.969 |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.175 | ▼-0.069 | ▲0.095 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.000 | ▼-0.007 | ▼-0.007 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 19.652 | ▲8.047 | ▲18.139 |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.197 | ▲0.495 | ▼-0.091 |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.197 | ▲0.495 | ▼-0.091 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 19.652 | ▲8.047 | ▲18.207 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | -0.197 | ▲0.545 | ▼-0.082 |
| Price To Book Ratio | 0.953 | ▼-0.003 | ▲0.032 |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 14.330 | ▲4.622 | ▲14.553 |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 6.825 | ▼-10.647 | ▼-1.866 |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 6.825 | ▼-10.647 | ▼-1.866 |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.208 | ▼-0.004 | ▼-0.008 |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.266 | ▼-0.018 | ▼-0.021 |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.210 | ▼-0.011 | ▼-0.010 |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.210 | ▼-0.011 | ▲0.086 |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.277 | ▼-0.061 | ▼-0.031 |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | -4.375 | ▲82.388 | ▲15.072 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 12.629 | ▲11.581 | ▼-2.141 |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 2.100 | ▲1.544 | ▲3.907 |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 1.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 2.932 | ▼-2.626 | ▲10.728 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 2.932 | ▼-2.626 | ▲5.568 |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.525 | ▲0.332 | ▼-0.104 |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 1.323 | ▲0.784 | ▼-0.265 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 2.177 | ▲0.944 | ▲2.031 |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 25.139 | ▲10.086 | ▲19.779 |
Key metrics
| Metric | Trend | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $497.9M | $527.8M | $511.9M | $490.9M | $591.2M | |
| Enterprise value | $636.9M | $684.6M | $642.9M | $613.8M | $869.2M | |
| EV / Sales | 18.33x | 12.59x | 11.69x | -32.79x | -12.11x | |
| EV / Op. cash flow | 8.73x | 22.66x | 13.02x | 2.90x | 9.52x | |
| EV / Free cash flow | 8.73x | 22.66x | 13.02x | 2.90x | 9.52x | |
| EV / EBITDA | 25.14x | 15.05x | 11.89x | -19.18x | -6.10x | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 5.49x | 3.45x | 2.42x | -3.84x | -1.95x | |
| Current ratio | 0.01x | 0.65x | 2.09x | 1.24x | 5.89x | |
| Income quality | 2.88x | 0.66x | 0.91x | -10.80x | -1.25x | |
| Graham number | $15 | $21 | $23 | — | — | |
| Graham net-net | -$4 | -$5 | -$4 | -$3 | -$7 | |
| Tax burden | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| Interest burden | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46.3% | 60.8% | 51.0% | |
| Working capital | -$5.7M | -$10.1M | $8.9M | $2.3M | $13.6M | |
| Invested capital | -$5.7M | -$10.1M | $8.9M | $2.3M | $13.6M | |
| Return on assets | 3.8% | 6.2% | 7.7% | -2.8% | -7.9% | |
| Operating ROA | 3.6% | 6.3% | 7.7% | -2.4% | -7.2% | |
| Return on tangible assets | 3.8% | 6.2% | 7.7% | -2.8% | -7.9% | |
| Return on equity | 4.8% | 8.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% | -11.3% | |
| Return on invested capital | 3.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | -2.8% | -7.9% | |
| Return on capital employed | 3.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | -2.8% | -7.9% | |
| Earnings yield | 5.1% | 8.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | -12.3% | |
| Free cash flow yield | 14.7% | 5.7% | 9.6% | 43.1% | 15.5% | |
| Capex / Op. cash flow | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Capex / Depreciation | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Capex / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| SG&A / Sales | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | -1.4% | |
| R&D / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Stock comp / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Intangibles / Total assets | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Days sales outstanding | 0d | 124d | 112d | -239d | -83d | |
| Days payables outstanding | 206d | 1286d | 0d | 0d | 0d | |
| Operating cycle | 0d | 124d | 112d | -239d | -83d | |
| Cash conversion cycle | -206d | -1162d | 112d | -239d | -83d |
Change by theme
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