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Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) Dividend

Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$11.84

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As of Nov 5, 2026, Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) pays a monthly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.84 a year, a 7.11% yield at its $11.84 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Nov 27, 2026. It has raised its dividend 4 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

7.11%

Annual Dividend

$0.84

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

9.7%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BCX's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) has a forward dividend yield of 7.11%, based on an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and a share price of $11.84.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BCX's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (70 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • BCX last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • BCX's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 27, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BCX pays out 32% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BCX's dividend has grown at an average rate of 9.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BCX is $19.24 per share, 63% above the $11.84 share price, so BCX screens as undervalued.
  • Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 6 times across the 159 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 34.6% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 14, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BCX Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BCX

Is BCX a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.11% ($0.84/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (32%)
  • Strong 9.7% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.11%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$0.84
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$902.3M
P/E Ratio
4.6
5-Yr Total Return
29%
52-Week Range
$9.70 – $13.86
Dividend Safety
B · 70/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

BCX dividend raises and cuts

Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 6 times across the 159 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 34.6% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 14, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 16, 2024Raise$0.0520 → $0.0700+34.6%
Oct 13, 2022Raise$0.0450 → $0.0520+15.6%
Mar 14, 2022Raise$0.0400 → $0.0450+12.5%
May 14, 2020Cut$0.0520 → $0.0400−23.1%
Mar 13, 2017Raise$0.0450 → $0.0520+15.6%
Mar 11, 2016Cut$0.0660 → $0.0450−31.8%
Mar 11, 2015Cut$0.0770 → $0.0660−14.3%
Nov 12, 2014Cut$0.231 → $0.0770−66.7%
Dec 18, 2013Cut$0.290 → $0.231−20.3%
Dec 19, 2012Cut$0.350 → $0.290−17.1%
Every BCX payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BCX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BCX dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BCX dividend calculator100 shares pay $84.00 a year, $7.00 each monthCalculate →BCX total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BCX a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.11% ($0.84/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BCX undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BCX's fair value is about $19.24 versus a $11.84 share price — so it looks undervalued (+63% vs. fair value).

Is BCX's dividend safe?

BCX has a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 4-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BCX's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BCX is about $19.24 per share, roughly 63% above the current $11.84 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BCX a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BCX screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.11% ($0.84/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BCX cut its dividend?

BCX earns a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BCX pay a dividend?

Yes. Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $0.84 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.11%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of BCX pay?

At $0.84 per share a year, 100 shares of BCX pay $84.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $7.00 each month. Buying them costs about $1,184 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is BCX's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BCX's forward dividend yield is 7.11%, based on a $0.84 annual dividend and a $11.84 share price.

What is BCX's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BCX pays $0.84 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is BCX's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BCX's payout ratio is 32% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BCX grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BCX has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

When is the next BCX ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for BCX is Nov 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.84 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$7.00
Annual$84.00
Monthly avg$7.00
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