BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
BSTDividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.25 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 80 days on September 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 |
| August 31, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 |
| July 31, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-15 |
| June 30, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has rewarded shareholders with 147 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BST shares during this period received a total of $31.10 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.25/share was paid 12 days ago, on June 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BST currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 8.19%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has decreased by 13.8%, from $0.29 to $0.25.
- Dividend Reliability: BST has maintained or increased its dividend for 10 consecutive payments.
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