BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Dividends
BST pays dividends monthly. Last paid amount was $0.250 at Apr 30, 2024. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 8.73%.
Dividend Yield Range
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Key Stats
Dividend Yield (TTM) | 8.73% |
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Frequency | Monthly |
1Y Growth | 0% |
Payout Ratio | 0 |
Amount Per Share | $0.250 |
Next Ex-Dividend Date | May 14, 2024 |
Next Payment Date | May 31, 2024 |
BST Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of BST's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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21 | Sep 01, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.85% |
22 | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.713% |
23 | Jul 06, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.673% |
24 | Jun 01, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.769% |
25 | May 02, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.668% |
26 | Apr 01, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.664% |
27 | Mar 01, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.578% |
28 | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.575% |
29 | Jan 03, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | $0.250 | 0.546% |
30 | Dec 06, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.81 | 3.62% |
Dividend Sustainability
With a moderate Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS), the company may sustain its dividends, but continuous monitoring is advised for any financial shifts. However, its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is only moderate, indicating limited growth potential. On the whole, the dividend outlook remains neutral, meriting close observation of both the company's financial health and growth prospects.
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Comparing BST to Sector and Country
BST pays a solid dividend yield of 8.73%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.83%). BST’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Financial Services sector in the US market (11.05%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
BST Stock Competitors
Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust | 944.812M | $0.250 | 8.73% | 33.30% | |
BalckRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust | 929.94M | $0.0929 | 6.98% | 60.25% |