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BGR

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust

BGR

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$18.36

Undervalued · +83% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.36%

Annual Dividend

$1.17

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

14.0%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BGR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) has a forward dividend yield of 6.36%, based on an annual dividend of $1.17 per share and a share price of $18.36.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • BGR last cut its regular dividend in 2021.
  • BGR's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGR pays out 32% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BGR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 14.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BGR is $33.57 per share, 83% above the $18.36 share price, so BGR screens as undervalued.
  • BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 6 times across the 185 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 29.3% increase to $0.0970 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 14, 2020.
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SmarterDividends, "BGR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BGR

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) yields 6.36% ($1.17 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100) and has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BGR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.36% ($1.17/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 14.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 93% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.36%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$1.17
5-Yr Avg Growth
14.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.42
Market Cap
$467.4M
P/E Ratio
5.0
5-Yr Total Return
93%
52-Week Range
$12.92 – $18.43
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)

BGR dividend raises and cuts

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 6 times across the 185 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 29.3% increase to $0.0970 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 14, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 16, 2024Raise$0.0750 → $0.0970+29.3%
Oct 15, 2024Raise$0.0660 → $0.0750+13.6%
Mar 14, 2023Raise$0.0590 → $0.0660+11.9%
Oct 13, 2022Raise$0.0490 → $0.0590+20.4%
Jun 14, 2022Raise$0.0440 → $0.0490+11.4%
Mar 14, 2022Raise$0.0380 → $0.0440+15.8%
Dec 14, 2020Cut$0.0470 → $0.0380−19.1%
May 14, 2020Cut$0.0680 → $0.0470−30.9%
Mar 13, 2020Cut$0.0780 → $0.0680−12.8%
Mar 11, 2016Cut$0.110 → $0.0780−29.1%
Aug 12, 2015Cut$0.135 → $0.110−18.5%
Jan 13, 2015Cut$0.405 → $0.135−66.7%
Show all 13 changes since 2008
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 11, 2008Raise$0.375 → $0.405+8.0%
Every BGR payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BGR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BGR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BGR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.36% ($1.17/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 BGR undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BGR's fair value is about $33.57 versus a $18.36 share price — so it looks undervalued (+83% vs. fair value).

Is BGR's dividend safe?

BGR has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 4-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2021, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BGR's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BGR is about $33.57 per share, roughly 83% above the current $18.36 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BGR a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BGR screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.36% ($1.17/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 BGR cut its dividend?

BGR earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2021). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BGR pay a dividend?

Yes. BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $1.17 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.36%.

What is BGR's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGR's forward dividend yield is 6.36%, based on a $1.17 annual dividend and a $18.36 share price.

What is BGR's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGR pays $1.17 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is BGR's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGR'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 BGR grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGR has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

When is the next BGR ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for BGR is Nov 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.17 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$9.75
Annual$117.00
Monthly avg$9.75

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