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BMEZ

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust

BMEZ

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$16.18

Undervalued · +87% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.16%

Annual Dividend

$1.32

Payout Ratio

44%

5-Yr Growth

9.3%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BMEZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has a forward dividend yield of 8.16%, based on an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and a share price of $16.18.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026.
  • BMEZ last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • BMEZ's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ pays out 44% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BMEZ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 9.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ's 8.16% yield is 18% below its five-year average yield of 9.99%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BMEZ is $30.23 per share, 87% above the $16.18 share price, so BMEZ screens as undervalued.
  • BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BMEZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BMEZ

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) yields 8.16% ($1.32 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (58/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BMEZ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.16% ($1.32/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (44%)
  • Strong 9.3% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
8.16%
Payout Ratio
44%
Annual Dividend
$1.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$1.0B
P/E Ratio
4.7
5-Yr Total Return
-38%
52-Week Range
$13.70 – $17.25
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
BMEZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BMEZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BMEZ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.16% ($1.32/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BMEZ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BMEZ's fair value is about $30.23 versus a $16.18 share price — so it looks undervalued (+87% vs. fair value).

Is BMEZ's dividend safe?

BMEZ has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BMEZ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BMEZ is about $30.23 per share, roughly 87% above the current $16.18 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BMEZ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BMEZ screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.16% ($1.32/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BMEZ cut its dividend?

BMEZ earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BMEZ pay a dividend?

Yes. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $1.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.16%.

What is BMEZ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ's forward dividend yield is 8.16%, based on a $1.32 annual dividend and a $16.18 share price.

What is BMEZ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ pays $1.32 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is BMEZ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ's payout ratio is 44% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BMEZ grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, BMEZ has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next BMEZ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for BMEZ is Oct 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.32 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$11.00
Annual$132.00
Monthly avg$11.00

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