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ECAT

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust

ECAT

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$13.16

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Forward Yield

24.11%

Annual Dividend

$3.17

Payout Ratio

135%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about ECAT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) has a forward dividend yield of 24.11%, based on an annual dividend of $3.17 per share and a share price of $13.16.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (39 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • ECAT has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • ECAT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT pays out 135% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT's 24.11% yield is 112% above its five-year average yield of 11.38%.
  • BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 10 times across the 59 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 1.9% cut to $0.264 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 15, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "ECAT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ECAT

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) yields 24.11% ($3.17 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of D (39/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is ECAT a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 24.11% ($3.17/yr), with 3 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

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (135%)
  • 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
24.11%
Payout Ratio
135%
Annual Dividend
$3.17
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
monthly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$1.3B
P/E Ratio
5.3
5-Yr Total Return
-30%
52-Week Range
$12.99 – $16.65
Dividend Safety
D · 39/100
Ever Cut?
No

ECAT dividend raises and cuts

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 10 times across the 59 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 1.9% cut to $0.264 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 15, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 15, 2026Cut$0.269 → $0.264−1.9%
Jul 15, 2026Cut$0.273 → $0.269−1.5%
Apr 15, 2026Cut$0.277 → $0.273−1.4%
Dec 22, 2025Cut$0.282 → $0.279−1.1%
Nov 14, 2025Cut$0.285 → $0.282−1.1%
Oct 15, 2025Cut$0.288 → $0.285−1.0%
Aug 15, 2025Cut$0.294 → $0.290−1.4%
Jul 15, 2025Cut$0.297 → $0.294−1.0%
Jun 13, 2025Cut$0.300 → $0.297−1.0%
May 15, 2025Cut$0.304 → $0.300−1.3%
Dec 16, 2024Raise$0.305 → $0.307+0.7%
Nov 15, 2024Raise$0.302 → $0.305+1.0%
Show all 19 changes since 2023
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 15, 2024Raise$0.301 → $0.302+0.3%
Sep 16, 2024Raise$0.300 → $0.301+0.3%
Aug 15, 2024Raise$0.299 → $0.300+0.3%
Jul 15, 2024Raise$0.297 → $0.299+0.7%
Jun 14, 2024Raise$0.150 → $0.297+98.0%
Jan 11, 2024Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
Feb 14, 2023Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Every ECAT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ECAT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ECAT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECAT a good dividend stock?

Higher risk. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 24.11% ($3.17/yr), with 3 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 ECAT's dividend safe?

ECAT has a dividend-safety grade of D (39/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is ECAT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ECAT screens as "higher risk". BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 24.11% ($3.17/yr), with 3 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 ECAT cut its dividend?

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

Yes. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $3.17 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 24.11%.

What is ECAT's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT's forward dividend yield is 24.11%, based on a $3.17 annual dividend and a $13.16 share price.

What is ECAT's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT pays $3.17 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is ECAT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT's payout ratio is 135% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has ECAT grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, ECAT has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next ECAT ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for ECAT is Nov 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $3.17 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$26.42
Annual$317.00
Monthly avg$26.42

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