BIT Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) pays a dividend yield of 12.13% ($1.73 per share annually). The payout ratio is 1.38. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 0.2%. BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust has been paying dividends since 2017.
Below is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 1.1% | 12.26% |
| 3 Year | 0.4% | 12.28% |
| 5 Year | 0.2% | 12.25% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 12.13% |
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 108 dividend payments by BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust since 2017. 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 0.1237 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-08-14 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-07-15 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-05-15 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-03-13 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2026-02-13 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2026-01-20 | USD 0.1237 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-12-22 | USD 0.1237 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-14 | USD 0.1237 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-10-15 | USD 0.1237 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-15 | USD 0.1237 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-08-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-06-13 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-04 |
| 2025-01-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-16 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-09-16 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-08-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-15 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-05-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-04-12 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | USD 0.12058 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-05 |
| 2023-11-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-10-13 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-01 |
| 2023-08-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-07-13 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-06-14 | USD 0.12058 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-06-01 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BIT Dividend
What is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's (BIT) current dividend yield?
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) currently has a dividend yield of 12.13%, paying $1.73 per share annually. The forward yield is 12.16%.
What is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's payout ratio?
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's payout ratio is 1.38, 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 Multi-Sector Income Trust been paying dividends?
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust has been paying dividends since 2017, a 9-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2024.
Is BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's dividend growing?
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 0.2% 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 Multi-Sector Income Trust's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust as an investment, visit the BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Stock summary page on GuruFocus.