BST (BlackRock Science and Technology Trust) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-143.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


BST BlackRock Science and Technology Trust BST
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Price $47.52
GF Value $34.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow for Dividends?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust BST -1.90% 57 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-143.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates BST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-91.7 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-143.4 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2024 ($-52.5 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-51.7 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 ($-51.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-91.7 Mil).

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-96.6 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-102.5 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-102.5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-143.4 Mil).

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* 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 Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -120.21 -97.67 -96.62 -102.46 -143.40

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -49.24 -49.96 -52.50 -51.66 -91.74
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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-143.4 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of $-143.4 Mil mean?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-143.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-143.4 Mil. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to ETV and GAB?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-143.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-143.4 Mil. 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 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.94, compared to a current price of $47.52 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-143.4 Mil. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-143.4 Mil 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 Science and Technology Trust (BST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.52 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.94. GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BST:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-143.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $34.94 vs. price of $47.52 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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