BUI Dividend History & Analysis | 10.4% Yield

As of May 2026, BUI's dividend yield is 10.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.75 USD by the current share price of 28.10.

As of May 2026, BUI paid a dividend of 2.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.136 USD.

BUI pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, BUI has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BUI for the next payments are between 0.135 (-0.7%) and 0.138 (+1.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.84%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.136 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Utility (BUI) is 2026-06-15.

The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Utility (BUI) is 2026-06-15.

BUI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.96% per year. Strong growth: BUI's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

BUI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.9%. If you bought BUI's shares at 18.42 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.9% of your original purchase price.

BUI Payout Consistency is 97.3%. 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 Utility has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

BUI's 10.43% 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 BUI is 35.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

BUI's Overall Dividend Rating is 75.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.