BME Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -Blackrock Health Sciences Trust
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME) pays a dividend yield of 6.86% ($3.41 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.53. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 4.7%. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has been paying dividends since 2007.
Below is Blackrock Health Sciences 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 | 18.5% | 8.13% |
| 3 Year | 7.2% | 8.45% |
| 5 Year | 4.7% | 8.63% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 6.86% |
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 178 dividend payments by Blackrock Health Sciences Trust since 2007. 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 0.2621 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-08-14 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-07-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-05-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-04-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-03-13 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2026-02-13 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2026-01-20 | USD 0.2621 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-12-22 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-14 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-10-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-08-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-06-13 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-14 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-04 |
| 2025-01-15 | USD 0.2621 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-16 | USD 0.2621 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-15 | USD 0.213 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-15 | USD 0.213 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-09-16 | USD 0.213 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-08-15 | USD 0.213 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-15 | USD 0.213 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-14 | USD 0.213 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-05-14 | USD 0.213 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-04-12 | USD 0.213 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-14 | USD 0.213 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-14 | USD 0.213 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-02-01 |
| 2024-01-11 | USD 0.213 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | USD 0.213 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-05 |
| 2023-11-14 | USD 0.213 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-10-13 | USD 0.213 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-14 | USD 0.213 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-01 |
| 2023-08-14 | USD 0.213 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-07-13 | USD 0.213 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-06-14 | USD 0.213 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-06-01 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BME Dividend
What is Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's (BME) current dividend yield?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME) currently has a dividend yield of 6.86%, paying $3.41 per share annually. The forward yield is 6.86%.
What is Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's payout ratio?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's payout ratio is 0.53, 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 Health Sciences Trust been paying dividends?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has been paying dividends since 2007, a 19-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2023.
Is Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's dividend growing?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 4.7% 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 Health Sciences Trust's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Blackrock Health Sciences Trust as an investment, visit the Blackrock Health Sciences Trust Stock summary page on GuruFocus.