BST Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) pays a dividend yield of 5.9% ($3.75 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.42. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 7.2%. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has been paying dividends since 2014.
Below is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 146 dividend payments by BlackRock Science and Technology Trust since 2014. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | USD 0.25 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-08-14 | USD 0.25 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-07-15 | USD 0.25 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 0.25 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-05-15 | USD 0.25 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | USD 0.25 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-03-13 | USD 0.25 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2026-02-13 | USD 0.25 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2026-01-20 | USD 0.25 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-12-22 | USD 0.25 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-22 | USD 1.201471 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-14 | USD 0.25 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-10-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-08-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-06-13 | USD 0.25 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | USD 0.25 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-14 | USD 0.25 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-04 |
| 2025-01-15 | USD 0.25 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-16 | USD 0.25 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-15 | USD 0.25 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-15 | USD 0.25 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-09-16 | USD 0.25 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-08-15 | USD 0.25 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-15 | USD 0.25 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-14 | USD 0.25 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-05-14 | USD 0.25 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-04-12 | USD 0.25 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-14 | USD 0.25 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-14 | USD 0.25 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | USD 0.25 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | USD 0.25 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-05 |
| 2023-11-14 | USD 0.25 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-10-13 | USD 0.25 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-14 | USD 0.25 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-01 |
| 2023-08-14 | USD 0.25 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-07-13 | USD 0.25 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-07-03 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BST Dividend
What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's (BST) current dividend yield?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) currently has a dividend yield of 5.9%, paying $3.75 per share annually. The forward yield is 5.9%.
What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's payout ratio?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's payout ratio is 0.42, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has BlackRock Science and Technology Trust been paying dividends?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has been paying dividends since 2014, a 12-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's dividend growing?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 7.2% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust as an investment, visit the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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