BlackRock Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median


LSE:BRSC BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:BRSC
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What is BlackRock Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

BlackRock Smaller Trust LSE:BRSC +0.11% 37 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRSC with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks better than 76.29% 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 Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.14.

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

LSE:BRSC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.31
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlackRock Smaller Trust was 0.31. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.15.

LSE:BRSC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
76.29% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:BRSC: 0.31

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of BlackRock Smaller Trust is 3.31%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Smaller Trust was 3.80%. The lowest was 1.17%. And the median was 2.11%.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.03.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock Smaller Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock Smaller Trust was 23.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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 Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC) 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 Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BlackRock Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Smaller 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 Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BlackRock Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31

BlackRock Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.13 0.00 0.95 0.14

LSE:BRSC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Smaller 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 Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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BlackRock Smaller 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 Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
=0.089/ 0.29
=0.31

BlackRock Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.032/ 0.23
=0.14

* 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 0.14 mean?
BlackRock Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, BlackRock Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #221 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.31. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Smaller Trust's value of 0.14 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #221 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #221 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock Smaller Trust in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Smaller Trust's value of 0.14 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Smaller Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.70, BlackRock Smaller 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 Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 80% 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 Smaller 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 Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 80% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. BlackRock Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Feb. 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.

BlackRock Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 20 Brandon Street, Dundas House, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 5PP
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth for shareholders through investment mainly in smaller UK quoted companies. The company mainly attracts long-term private and institutional investors wanting to benefit from the growth prospects of smaller companies. It focuses on investing UK smaller companies which are listed on the London Stock Exchange or on the Alternative Investment Market. The firm has adopted a consistent investment process, focusing on good quality growth companies that are trading well and it also considers sector weightings and underlying themes and method of stock selection.
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