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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Dividend

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$43.63

Undervalued · +105% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) pays a monthly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $3.00 a year, a 6.52% yield at its $43.63 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Nov 27, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

6.52%

Annual Dividend

$3.00

Payout Ratio

19%

5-Yr Growth

8.1%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BST's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a forward dividend yield of 6.52%, based on an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and a share price of $43.63.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BST's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • BST has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BST'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, BST pays out 19% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BST's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BST's 6.52% yield is 27% below its five-year average yield of 8.89%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BST is $89.45 per share, 105% above the $43.63 share price, so BST screens as undervalued.
  • BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 142 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 10.6% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 14, 2021.
Cite this page

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

Is BST a good dividend stock?

Yes

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.52% ($3.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (19%)
  • Strong 8.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.52%
Payout Ratio
19%
Annual Dividend
$3.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$1.5B
P/E Ratio
2.8
5-Yr Total Return
-11%
52-Week Range
$34.87 – $52.32
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No

BST dividend raises and cuts

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 142 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 10.6% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 14, 2021.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 14, 2021Raise$0.226 → $0.250+10.6%
Jul 2, 2021Raise$0.223 → $0.226+1.2%
Mar 12, 2021Raise$0.185 → $0.223+20.9%
Oct 14, 2020Raise$0.164 → $0.185+12.7%
Jan 14, 2020Raise$0.148 → $0.164+10.7%
Jul 13, 2018Raise$0.128 → $0.148+15.4%
Jan 12, 2018Raise$0.109 → $0.128+18.2%
Jul 12, 2017Raise$0.0988 → $0.109+10.0%
Every BST payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BST ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BST dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BST dividend calculator100 shares pay $300.00 a year, $25.00 each monthCalculate →BST total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BST a good dividend stock?

Yes. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.52% ($3.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BST undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BST's fair value is about $89.45 versus a $43.63 share price — so it looks undervalued (+105% vs. fair value).

Is BST's dividend safe?

BST has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BST's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BST is about $89.45 per share, roughly 105% above the current $43.63 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BST a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BST screens as "yes" and undervalued. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.52% ($3.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BST cut its dividend?

BST earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BST pay a dividend?

Yes. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $3.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.52%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of BST pay?

At $3.00 per share a year, 100 shares of BST pay $300.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $25.00 each month. Buying them costs about $4,363 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is BST's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BST's forward dividend yield is 6.52%, based on a $3.00 annual dividend and a $43.63 share price.

What is BST's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BST pays $3.00 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is BST's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BST's payout ratio is 19% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BST grown its dividend?

BST does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BST ex-dividend date?

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

Income Calculator

At $3.00 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$25.00
Annual$300.00
Monthly avg$25.00
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