BSTZ (BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II) Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.49% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BSTZ BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II BSTZ
60 GF Score
Price $30.06
GF Value $34.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Forward Dividend Yield %?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II BSTZ +2.40% 60 Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.49% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSTZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,107 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks better than 53.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is 6.49%.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is 7.03%.

BSTZ's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
53.84% of 1107 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.19 vs BSTZ: 6.49

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.09.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II was 56.60% per year. The lowest was 0.90% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II  (NYSE:BSTZ) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

BSTZ vs EVT, RVT, CLM: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Forward Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1625002026-06-152026-06-152026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002026-05-152026-05-152026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002026-04-152026-04-152026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002026-03-132026-03-132026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002026-02-132026-02-132026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002026-01-202026-01-202026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002025-12-222025-12-222025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002025-11-142025-11-142025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1625002025-10-152025-10-152025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2181202025-09-152025-09-152025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2164702025-08-152025-08-152025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2168402025-07-152025-07-152025-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.95/30.055
=6.49 %

Current Share Price is $30.055.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.1625 * 12 = $1.95.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=2.11393/30.055
=7.03 %

Current Share Price is $30.055.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $2.11393.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.49% mean?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.49% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #511 out of 1107 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.49%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.19. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's value of 6.49% is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #511 out of 1107 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to EVT and RVT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #511 out of 1107 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.19. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's value of 6.49% is 4.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.19, based on 1,107 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.49% is 4.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.29, compared to a current price of $30.06 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.49% and 4.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.19. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.49% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.06 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.29. GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSTZ:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.49%
  • GF Value™: $34.29 vs. price of $30.06 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.8% above the Asset Management median (#511 of 1107)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income mainly through long-term capital appreciation. The Trust invests a majority of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology. Its investment portfolio comprises securities of companies from various industries, such as semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, software, communications equipment, IT services, and entertainment, etc.
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