BBN (BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Above Median

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What is BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust BBN -0.19% 30 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates BBN with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust ranks worse than 62.58% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.90.

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If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust is 0.90, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BBN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.82   Max: 158.2
Current: 0.9

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust was 158.20. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.82.

BBN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
62.58% of 938 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs BBN: 0.90

As of today (2026-08-20), the Dividend Yield % of BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust is 7.48%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust was 9.82%. The lowest was 4.88%. And the median was 6.92%.

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.59.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust was 3.50% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was -5.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE:BBN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.73 0.00 0.60 5.87 0.91

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.81 0.00 2.35 0.91 0.90

BBN vs GSBD, ASST, PDX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.149/ 1.27
=0.90

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust'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 )
=0.592/ 0.66
=0.90

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 mean?
BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust (BBN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 158.20. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust ranks #587 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 158.20. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's value of 0.90 is 34.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust ranks #587 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GSBD and ASST?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust ranks #587 out of 938 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's value of 0.90 is 34.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 158.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.67, BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.67, based on 938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 is 34.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust (BBN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 34.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust (BBN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90 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.

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of taxable municipal securities, including Build America Bonds (BABs), issued by state and local governments to finance capital projects such as public schools, roads, transportation infrastructure, bridges, ports and public buildings.
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