BSTZ Dividend History & Analysis | 12.5% Yield
BSTZ has a dividend yield of 12.5% and paid 2.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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12.88% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1625 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | Monthly | 0.1625 | -0.3% | 0.57% |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | Monthly | 0.163 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | Monthly | 0.163 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | Monthly | 0.163 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.163 | -68.5% | 0.73% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | None | 0.517 | +217.2% | 2.26% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.163 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.163 | -25.2% | 0.74% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.218 | +0.9% | 0.99% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.216 | -0.5% | 1.01% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.217 | -0.5% | 1.05% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.218 | -0.5% | 1.12% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.219 | -1.4% | 1.15% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.222 | -0.4% | 1.3% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.223 | +0.5% | 1.2% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.222 | +0.9% | 1.02% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.22 | +0.9% | 1.03% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | Monthly | 0.218 | +1.4% | 1.02% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.215 | +0.5% | 1.03% |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.214 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.214 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.214 | +0.5% | 1.13% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.213 | +0.9% | 1.05% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.211 | +101% | 1.08% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.105 | +1% | 0.58% |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.104 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.104 | +1% | 0.55% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.103 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.103 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | Monthly | 0.103 | 0% | 0.6% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.103 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.103 | -36% | 0.64% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.161 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.161 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.161 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.161 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.161 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.161 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.161 | -16.1% | 0.96% |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.192 | 0% | 0.95% |
BSTZ Dividend FAQ
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) is a closed-end equity fund managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. Launched in 2019, the trust focuses on global growth-oriented companies within the science and technology sectors. Its investment mandate spans all market capitalizations, allowing for exposure to both established industry leaders and emerging innovators.
What is the Dividend Yield of BSTZ?
As of May 2026, BSTZ's dividend yield is 12.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.69 USD by the current share price of 27.87.
Does BSTZ pay a dividend?
As of May 2026, BSTZ paid a dividend of 2.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.1625 USD.
How often does BSTZ pay dividends?
BSTZ pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, BSTZ has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
BSTZ dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BSTZ for the next payments are between 0.211 (+29.8%) and 0.222 (+36.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 9.34%.
Will BSTZ pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Science (BSTZ) is 2026-06-15.
What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BSTZ?
The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Science (BSTZ) is 2026-06-15.
What is the Dividend Growth of BSTZ?
BSTZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.20% per year. Strong growth: BSTZ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of BSTZ?
BSTZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.5%. If you bought BSTZ's shares at 19.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.5% of your original purchase price.
What is the Payout Consistency of BSTZ?
BSTZ Payout Consistency is 93.3%. 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: BlackRock Science has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does BSTZ have a good Dividend Yield?
BSTZ's 12.52% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BSTZ?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BSTZ is 51.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
What is the Dividend Rating of BSTZ?
BSTZ's Overall Dividend Rating is 70.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-08 02:38 UTC