CII (Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 12.30% (As of Dec. 2025) — 173% Above Median

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CII Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, Inc CII
59 GF Score
Price $24.42
GF Value $32.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, CII -0.85% 59 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates CII with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 851 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, ranks better than 75.32% on this metric.

Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

CII' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8   Med: 4.5   Max: 12.3
Current: 12.3

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, was 12.30% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.

CII's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than
75.32% of 851 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs CII: 12.30

During the past 12 months, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.28. As of today, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s Dividend Yield % is 6.92%.

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Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,  (NYSE:CII) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.846/ 3.01
=0.28

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, was 0.48. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.33.

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

Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1410002026-08-142026-08-142026-08-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-07-152026-07-152026-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-06-152026-06-152026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-05-152026-05-152026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-04-152026-04-152026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-03-132026-03-132026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-02-132026-02-132026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002026-01-202026-01-202026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002025-12-222025-12-222025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002025-11-142025-11-142025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002025-10-152025-10-152025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1410002025-09-152025-09-152025-09-30Cash 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 Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.692/24.42
=6.93 %

Current Share Price is $24.42.
Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.692.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, was 8.95%. The lowest was 4.83%. And the median was 6.20%.

* 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.


Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>


CII vs MUC, RNP, CHI: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.30% mean?
Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, (CII) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.30% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.80 to 12.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, ranks #210 out of 851 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.30% is 173% above median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 12.30. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s value of 12.30% is 223.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, ranks #210 out of 851 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to MUC and RNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, ranks #210 out of 851 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s value of 12.30% is 223.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.80 to 12.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 851 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 12.30% is 223.7% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.30%, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, (CII) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.64, compared to a current price of $24.42 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.30%, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 223.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, (CII), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.30% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, (CII) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.42 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.64. GuruFocus considers Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CII:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 12.30% (173% above median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: $32.64 vs. price of $24.42 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.7% above the Asset Management median (#210 of 851)

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


Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
Blackrock Enhanced Cap&Inc Fund, Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation. The trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of U.S. and foreign issuers. It may invest directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives. It also seeks to achieve its investment objective by employing a writing (selling) call and put options.
59GF Score

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