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BXMT

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.

BXMT

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$10.74

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Forward Yield

17.50%

Annual Dividend

$1.88

Payout Ratio

2350%

5-Yr Growth

-5.4%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BXMT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) has a forward dividend yield of 17.50%, based on an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and a share price of $10.74.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, BXMT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (39 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • BXMT last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • BXMT's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.47 per share.
  • BXMT's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 5.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, BXMT's 17.50% yield is 74% above its five-year average yield of 10.05%.
  • Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "BXMT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BXMT

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) yields 17.50% ($1.88 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (39/100).

Is BXMT a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 17.50% ($1.88/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (2350%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    17.50%
    Payout Ratio
    2350%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.88
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -5.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.96
    Market Cap
    $1.8B
    P/E Ratio
    134.3
    5-Yr Total Return
    -66%
    52-Week Range
    $10.78 – $20.67
    Dividend Safety
    D · 39/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)
    BXMT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BXMT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is BXMT a good dividend stock?

    Higher risk. Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 17.50% ($1.88/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

    Is BXMT's dividend safe?

    BXMT has a dividend-safety grade of D (39/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    Is BXMT a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BXMT screens as "higher risk". Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 17.50% ($1.88/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will BXMT cut its dividend?

    BXMT earns a dividend-safety grade of D (39/100), 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 BXMT pay a dividend?

    Yes. Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 17.50%.

    What is BXMT's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, BXMT's forward dividend yield is 17.50%, based on a $1.88 annual dividend and a $10.74 share price.

    What is BXMT's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, BXMT pays $1.88 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is BXMT's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, BXMT's payout ratio is 2350% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has BXMT grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next BXMT ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, BXMT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.47 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.88 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$47.00
    Annual$188.00
    Monthly avg$15.67

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