BLV Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

As of June 2026, BLV's dividend yield is 4.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.28 USD by the current share price of 69.48.

As of June 2026, BLV paid a dividend of 3.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 and the payout was 0.28171 USD.

BLV pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, BLV has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-01.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BLV for the next payments are between 0.265 (-5.9%) and 0.28 (-0.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.71%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28171 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Long-Term Bond Shares (BLV) is currently unknown.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Long-Term Bond Shares (BLV) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

BLV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.56% per year. Weak growth: BLV's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

BLV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.94%. If you bought BLV's shares at 83.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.94% of your original purchase price.

BLV Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Long-Term Bond Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

BLV's 4.72% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BLV is unknown.

BLV's Overall Dividend Rating is 54.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.