ECAT Dividend History & Analysis | 23.2% Yield
ECAT has a dividend yield of 23.2% and paid 3.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
23.20%
Dividends per Share 12m
3.62
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
131.28%
Overall Dividend Rating
93.98%
Yield on Cost 5y
29.77%
Payout Ratio
120.7%
Payouts in the last 12m
12
Payout Consistency 5y
93.23%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OXLC | 1,647 M | 36.0% | 77.1% |
| ECC | 889 M | 31.6% | 75.8% |
| OCCI | 162 M | 27.2% | 41.9% |
| OXSQ | 175 M | 24.4% | 42.4% |
| MSIF | 799 M | 14.5% | 60.3% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (5y CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT | 1,650 M | 131% | 80.0% |
| FSCO | 1,480 M | 98.0% | 75.0% |
| BCAT | 1,581 M | 91.1% | 82.5% |
| MSIF | 799 M | 90.1% | 100% |
| BXSL | 6,884 M | 55.3% | 80.0% |
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ECAT Dividend History: Last 45 Payments (USD) as of August 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.2902 | -1.3% | 1.73% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.294 | -1% | 1.82% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.297 | -1% | 1.87% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.3 | -1.3% | 1.89% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.304 | -0.7% | 2.04% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.306 | -0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.307 | 0% | 1.82% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.307 | 0% | 1.86% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | Monthly | 0.307 | 0.7% | 1.78% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.305 | 1% | 1.76% |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.302 | 0.3% | 1.69% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.301 | 0.3% | 1.71% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.3 | 0.3% | 1.78% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.299 | 0.7% | 1.68% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.297 | 98% | 1.71% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.15 | 20% | 0.92% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.125 | 25% | 0.85% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-15 | 2022-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.54% |
ECAT Dividend FAQ
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE:ECAT) is a closed-end fund that focuses on investing in a diversified portfolio of securities, with a particular emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. As a member of the Asset Management & Custody Banks sub-industry, ECATs performance is closely tied to the overall health of the asset management sector.
What is the Dividend Yield of ECAT?
As of August 2025, ECAT`s dividend yield is 23.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.62 USD by the current share price of 16.55.Does ECAT pay a dividend?
As of August 2025, ECAT paid a dividend of 3.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.29017 USD.How often does ECAT pay dividends?
ECAT pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, ECAT has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.Will ECAT pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.29017 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock ESG Capital (ECAT) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ECAT?
The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock ESG Capital (ECAT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of ECAT?
ECAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 131% per year.
Strong growth: ECAT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of ECAT?
ECAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 29.8%. If you bought ECAT's shares at 12.16 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 29.8% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of ECAT?
ECAT Payout Consistency is 80.0%.
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.
Moderately consistent: BlackRock ESG Capital has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does ECAT have a good Dividend Yield?
ECAT`s 23.20% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ECAT?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ECAT is 120.7%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.What is the Dividend Rating of ECAT?
ECAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 93.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.
Last update: 2025-08-16 02:51