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BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) Dividend

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

$24.11

Undervalued · +85% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) pays a monthly dividend of $0.1630 per share, or $1.95 a year, a 7.63% yield at its $24.11 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Nov 27, 2026. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

7.63%

Annual Dividend

$1.95

Payout Ratio

14%

5-Yr Growth

15.1%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BSTZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) has a forward dividend yield of 7.63%, based on an annual dividend of $1.95 per share and a share price of $24.11.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BSTZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (59 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • BSTZ last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • BSTZ'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, BSTZ pays out 14% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BSTZ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 15.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BSTZ's 7.63% yield is 28% below its five-year average yield of 10.57%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BSTZ is $44.66 per share, 85% above the $24.11 share price, so BSTZ screens as undervalued.
  • BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) has raised its regular dividend 14 times and cut it 4 times across the 87 payments on record since 2019. Its most recent change was a 25.2% cut to $0.163 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 15, 2025.
Cite this page

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

Is BSTZ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.63% ($1.95/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 (14%)
  • Strong 15.1% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.63%
Payout Ratio
14%
Annual Dividend
$1.95
5-Yr Avg Growth
15.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$1.7B
P/E Ratio
1.6
5-Yr Total Return
-32%
52-Week Range
$20.69 – $31.89
Dividend Safety
C · 59/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

BSTZ dividend raises and cuts

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) has raised its regular dividend 14 times and cut it 4 times across the 87 payments on record since 2019. Its most recent change was a 25.2% cut to $0.163 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 15, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 15, 2025Cut$0.218 → $0.163−25.2%
Sep 15, 2025Raise$0.216 → $0.218+0.9%
May 15, 2025Cut$0.222 → $0.219−1.4%
Mar 14, 2025Raise$0.222 → $0.223+0.5%
Feb 14, 2025Raise$0.220 → $0.222+0.9%
Jan 15, 2025Raise$0.218 → $0.220+0.9%
Dec 16, 2024Raise$0.215 → $0.218+1.4%
Nov 15, 2024Raise$0.214 → $0.215+0.5%
Aug 15, 2024Raise$0.213 → $0.214+0.5%
Jul 15, 2024Raise$0.211 → $0.213+0.9%
Jun 14, 2024Raise$0.105 → $0.211+101.0%
May 14, 2024Raise$0.104 → $0.105+1.0%
Show all 18 changes since 2020
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 14, 2024Raise$0.103 → $0.104+1.0%
Oct 13, 2023Cut$0.161 → $0.103−36.0%
Mar 14, 2023Cut$0.192 → $0.161−16.1%
Oct 14, 2021Raise$0.171 → $0.192+12.3%
Mar 12, 2021Raise$0.115 → $0.171+48.7%
Oct 14, 2020Raise$0.100 → $0.115+15.0%
Every BSTZ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BSTZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BSTZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BSTZ dividend calculator100 shares pay $195.00 a year, $16.25 each monthCalculate →BSTZ total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BSTZ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.63% ($1.95/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 BSTZ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BSTZ's fair value is about $44.66 versus a $24.11 share price — so it looks undervalued (+85% vs. fair value).

Is BSTZ's dividend safe?

BSTZ has a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BSTZ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BSTZ is about $44.66 per share, roughly 85% above the current $24.11 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BSTZ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BSTZ screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.63% ($1.95/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 BSTZ cut its dividend?

BSTZ earns a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BSTZ pay a dividend?

Yes. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $1.95 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.63%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of BSTZ pay?

At $1.95 per share a year, 100 shares of BSTZ pay $195.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $16.25 each month. Buying them costs about $2,411 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is BSTZ's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSTZ's forward dividend yield is 7.63%, based on a $1.95 annual dividend and a $24.11 share price.

What is BSTZ's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSTZ pays $1.95 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is BSTZ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSTZ's payout ratio is 14% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BSTZ grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSTZ has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next BSTZ ex-dividend date?

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

Income Calculator

At $1.95 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$16.25
Annual$195.00
Monthly avg$16.25
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