BSTZ Dividend History & Analysis | 13.3% Yield

BSTZ has a dividend yield of 13.3% and paid 3.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 13.31%
Payout Ratio 42.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -2.22%
Consistency Lifetime 93.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.50%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 58.30%
Ex-Dividend in 5 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 18.3%
Total Return 5y: -1.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

BSTZ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-03-31 Monthly 0.1625 0% N/A
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Monthly 0.1625 -0.3% N/A
2026-01-20 2026-01-20 2026-01-30 Monthly 0.163 -68.5% 0.73%
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-31 None 0.517 217.2% 2.26%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Monthly 0.163 0% 0.76%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-10-31 Monthly 0.163 -25.2% 0.74%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Monthly 0.218 0.9% 0.99%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Monthly 0.216 -0.5% 1.01%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-07-31 Monthly 0.217 -0.5% 1.05%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Monthly 0.218 -0.5% 1.12%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-30 Monthly 0.219 -1.4% 1.15%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-04-30 Monthly 0.222 -0.4% 1.3%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Monthly 0.223 0.5% 1.2%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Monthly 0.222 0.9% 1.02%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-01-31 Monthly 0.22 0.9% 1.03%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-23 Monthly 0.218 1.4% 1.02%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Monthly 0.215 0.5% 1.03%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-10-31 Monthly 0.214 0% 1.1%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Monthly 0.214 0% 1.15%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-30 Monthly 0.214 0.5% 1.13%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-07-31 Monthly 0.213 0.9% 1.05%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Monthly 0.211 101% 1.08%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Monthly 0.105 1% 0.58%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-04-30 Monthly 0.104 0% 0.56%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Monthly 0.104 1% 0.55%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-29 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.56%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-31 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.61%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.6%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.64%
2023-10-13 2023-10-16 2023-10-31 Monthly 0.103 -36% 0.64%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Monthly 0.161 0% 0.95%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-31 Monthly 0.161 0% 0.9%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 Monthly 0.161 0% 0.87%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Monthly 0.161 0% 0.89%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-31 Monthly 0.161 0% 0.99%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Monthly 0.161 0% 0.93%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Monthly 0.161 -16.1% 0.96%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-02-28 Monthly 0.192 0% 1.03%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-31 Monthly 0.192 0% 1.12%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Monthly 0.192 0% 1.12%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-30 Monthly 0.192 0% 1.1%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-10-31 Monthly 0.192 0% 1.13%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.94%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.85%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.98%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.96%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.95%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-04-29 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.7%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.75%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Monthly 0.192 0% 0.65%

BSTZ Dividend FAQ

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ) is a closed-ended equity fund launched in June 2019 and domiciled in the United States. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the vehicle allocates capital to publicly traded companies worldwide that operate within the science and technology arena, with a focus on growth-oriented stocks across all market-cap tiers.

What is the Dividend Yield of BSTZ?

As of February 2026, BSTZ`s dividend yield is 13.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.09 USD by the current share price of 22.56.

Does BSTZ pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BSTZ paid a dividend of 3.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.1625 USD.

How often does BSTZ pay dividends?

BSTZ pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, BSTZ has issued 14 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

BSTZ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BSTZ for the next 4 payments are between 0.196 (+20.6%) and 0.21 (+29.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will BSTZ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Science (BSTZ) is 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BSTZ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock Science (BSTZ) is 2026-02-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of BSTZ?

BSTZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.22% per year.
Negative growth: BSTZ's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BSTZ?

BSTZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.5%. If you bought BSTZ's shares at 22.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BSTZ?

BSTZ Payout Consistency is 93.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: BlackRock Science has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BSTZ have a good Dividend Yield?

BSTZ`s 13.31% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BSTZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BSTZ is 42.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BSTZ?

BSTZ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BSTZ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BSTZ's Outstanding Shares?

BlackRock Science's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 41.49% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has BSTZ ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2019 86,174,900
2020 78,082,800 -9.39%
2021 78,118,000 +0.05%
2022 33,000,000 -57.76%
2023 34,337,800 +4.05%
2024 34,720,000 +1.11%
2025 68,744,200 +98%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:18