BTZ Dividend History & Analysis | 9.6% Yield

As of September 2026, BTZ's dividend yield is 9.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.01 USD by the current share price of 9.97.

As of September 2026, BTZ paid a dividend of 1.01 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-15 and the payout was 0.0839 USD.

BTZ pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, BTZ has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-15.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BTZ for the next payments are between 0.084 (+0.1%) and 0.084 (+0.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 10.1%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.0839 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Credit (BTZ) is 2026-09-15.

The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Credit (BTZ) is 2026-09-15.

BTZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

BTZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.3%. If you bought BTZ's shares at 9.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.01 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.3% of your original purchase price.

BTZ Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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 Credit has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

BTZ's 9.60% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BTZ is 91.5%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

BTZ's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.