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BGY

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

BGY

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$5.48

Undervalued · +90% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.33%

Annual Dividend

$0.51

Payout Ratio

83%

5-Yr Growth

4.8%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BGY's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) has a forward dividend yield of 9.33%, based on an annual dividend of $0.51 per share and a share price of $5.48.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGY's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (66 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • BGY last cut its regular dividend in 2019.
  • BGY'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, BGY pays out 83% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BGY's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGY's 9.33% yield is 21% above its five-year average yield of 7.72%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BGY is $10.41 per share, 90% above the $5.48 share price, so BGY screens as undervalued.
  • BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 7 times across the 182 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 26.5% increase to $0.0430 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 12, 2018.
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SmarterDividends, "BGY Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BGY

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) yields 9.33% ($0.51 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (66/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BGY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.33% ($0.51/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2019
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    9.33%
    Payout Ratio
    83%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.51
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    4.8%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 13, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.78
    Market Cap
    $496.6M
    P/E Ratio
    8.8
    5-Yr Total Return
    -11%
    52-Week Range
    $5.19 – $6.23
    Dividend Safety
    B · 66/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2019)

    BGY dividend raises and cuts

    BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 7 times across the 182 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 26.5% increase to $0.0430 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 12, 2018.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Dec 16, 2024Raise$0.0340 → $0.0430+26.5%
    Oct 12, 2018Cut$0.0380 → $0.0340−10.5%
    Jul 13, 2016Cut$0.0490 → $0.0380−22.4%
    Dec 18, 2014Cut$0.0560 → $0.0490−12.5%
    Nov 12, 2014Cut$0.168 → $0.0560−66.7%
    Sep 12, 2012Cut$0.220 → $0.168−23.6%
    Mar 13, 2012Cut$0.340 → $0.220−35.3%
    Jun 11, 2010Cut$0.455 → $0.340−25.3%
    Sep 11, 2008Raise$0.152 → $0.455+199.3%
    Every BGY payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    BGY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BGY dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is BGY a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.33% ($0.51/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is BGY undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BGY's fair value is about $10.41 versus a $5.48 share price — so it looks undervalued (+90% vs. fair value).

    Is BGY's dividend safe?

    BGY has a dividend-safety grade of B (66/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2019, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is BGY's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for BGY is about $10.41 per share, roughly 90% above the current $5.48 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is BGY a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BGY screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.33% ($0.51/yr), with 2 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 BGY cut its dividend?

    BGY earns a dividend-safety grade of B (66/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2019). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does BGY pay a dividend?

    Yes. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $0.51 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.33%.

    What is BGY's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, BGY's forward dividend yield is 9.33%, based on a $0.51 annual dividend and a $5.48 share price.

    What is BGY's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, BGY pays $0.51 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is BGY's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, BGY's payout ratio is 83% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has BGY grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, BGY has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next BGY ex-dividend date?

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

    Income Calculator

    At $0.51 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$4.25
    Annual$51.00
    Monthly avg$4.25

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