BMEZ (BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Dec. 2025) — 86% Below Median


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What is BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust BMEZ +1.88% 39 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates BMEZ with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust ranks worse than 50.64% 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 Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust is 0.71, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BMEZ' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 2.09   Max: 8.47
Current: 0.71

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust was 8.47. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 2.09.

BMEZ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
50.64% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs BMEZ: 0.71

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust is 9.45%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust was 13.12%. The lowest was 6.68%. And the median was 10.80%.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.77.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust was 1.60% per year. The lowest was 1.20% per year. And the median was 1.40% 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 Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE:BMEZ) 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 Health Sciences Term Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Health Sciences Term 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 Health Sciences Term Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 2.09 8.47 0.71

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 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 0.00 2.56 0.00 0.00 0.30

BMEZ vs BTZ, AIO, NRK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Health Sciences Term 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 Health Sciences Term Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BlackRock Health Sciences Term 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 Health Sciences Term 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 )
=1.803/ 2.54
=0.71

BlackRock Health Sciences Term 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 )
=0.768/ 2.599
=0.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 mean?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 8.47. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust ranks #472 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 8.47. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's value of 0.30 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust ranks #472 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BTZ and AIO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust ranks #472 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's value of 0.30 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 8.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 0.70, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust has consistently been below 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 0.70, based on 932 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 Health Sciences Term Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 57.1% below 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 Health Sciences Term Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 57.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust is a closed-end fund focused on the healthcare and health sciences sector. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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