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BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) Dividend

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$26.51

Undervalued · +76% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) pays a monthly dividend of $0.1540 per share, or $1.85 a year, a 6.93% yield at its $26.51 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 A.

Forward Yield

6.93%

Annual Dividend

$1.85

Payout Ratio

28%

5-Yr Growth

2.4%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about BUI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has a forward dividend yield of 6.93%, based on an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and a share price of $26.51.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BUI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • BUI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BUI'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, BUI pays out 28% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BUI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BUI is $46.63 per share, 76% above the $26.51 share price, so BUI screens as undervalued.
  • BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 155 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 13.2% increase to $0.154 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 13, 2014.
Cite this page

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

Is BUI a good dividend stock?

Yes

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.93% ($1.85/yr), with 2 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 (28%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.93%
Payout Ratio
28%
Annual Dividend
$1.85
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$703.8M
P/E Ratio
4.6
5-Yr Total Return
4%
52-Week Range
$24.14 – $30.80
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No

BUI dividend raises and cuts

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 155 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 13.2% increase to $0.154 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 13, 2014.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 15, 2026Raise$0.136 → $0.154+13.2%
Mar 13, 2026Raise$0.133 → $0.136+2.5%
Dec 16, 2024Raise$0.118 → $0.133+12.4%
Aug 13, 2014Cut$0.354 → $0.118−66.7%
Feb 12, 2014Raise$0.353 → $0.354+0.3%
Every BUI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BUI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BUI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BUI dividend calculator100 shares pay $185.00 a year, $15.42 each monthCalculate →BUI total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BUI a good dividend stock?

Yes. BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.93% ($1.85/yr), with 2 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 BUI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BUI's fair value is about $46.63 versus a $26.51 share price — so it looks undervalued (+76% vs. fair value).

Is BUI's dividend safe?

BUI has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BUI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BUI is about $46.63 per share, roughly 76% above the current $26.51 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BUI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BUI screens as "yes" and undervalued. BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.93% ($1.85/yr), with 2 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 BUI cut its dividend?

BUI 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 BUI pay a dividend?

Yes. BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $1.85 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.93%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of BUI pay?

At $1.85 per share a year, 100 shares of BUI pay $185.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $15.42 each month. Buying them costs about $2,651 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is BUI's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUI's forward dividend yield is 6.93%, based on a $1.85 annual dividend and a $26.51 share price.

What is BUI's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUI pays $1.85 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is BUI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUI's payout ratio is 28% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BUI grown its dividend?

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

When is the next BUI ex-dividend date?

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

Income Calculator

At $1.85 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$15.42
Annual$185.00
Monthly avg$15.42
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