Federated Hermes Strategic Dividend Growth Fund, Inc - Class F Shares (LFEIX)

Fund Assets	706.08M
Expense Ratio	1.393%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	115.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	1.69%
Dividend Growth	166.45%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	21.45
YTD Return	7.49%
1-Year Return	11.01%
5-Year Return	27.27%
52-Week Low	20.17
52-Week High	24.98
Beta (5Y)	1.07
Holdings	56
Inception Date	Nov 12, 1993

About LFEIX

Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc. is a mutual fund focused on generating above-average income and long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity securities. The fund primarily targets value stocks of large U.S. companies known for paying dividends and exhibiting favorable valuations and strong balance sheets. Its investment strategy is underpinned by rigorous bottom-up fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis. The portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors and industries, which helps mitigate sector-specific risks and enhance return potential. With approximately 76 securities and portfolio assets near $734 million as of March 2025, the fund aims to balance income generation and growth, typically aligning its performance with the Russell 1000 Value Index. Key holdings often include major financial institutions, leading conglomerates, and companies from sectors such as energy, industrials, and healthcare. Monthly dividends and exposure to select foreign securities further broaden its appeal for investors seeking consistent income. Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc. plays a notable role in the large value category, serving clients who prioritize income and diversification within U.S. equity markets.

• Fund Family: Federated
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LFEIX
• Share Class: Class F Shares
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

LFEIX had a total return of 11.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.88%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWDSX	Schwab	Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™	0.93%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LEISX	Institutional Shares	0.89%
LEIFX	Class A Shares	1.12%
FDERX	Class R Shares	1.36%
LEICX	Class C Shares	1.90%

Top 10 Holdings

30.68% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
AbbVie Inc.	ABBV	3.62%
Darden Restaurants, Inc.	DRI	3.41%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	3.38%
Paychex, Inc.	PAYX	3.23%
Citigroup Inc.	C	3.06%
Entergy Corporation	ETR	2.92%
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.	CFG	2.88%
Targa Resources Corp.	TRGP	2.76%
Amgen Inc.	AMGN	2.73%
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.	PNC	2.69%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 24, 2026	$0.023	Sep 25, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0149	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.0297	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 24, 2026	$0.0294	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0239	May 27, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	$0.0684	Apr 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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