ECAT Dividend History & Analysis | 22% Yield
ECAT has a dividend yield of 22% and paid 4.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
22.03%
Payout Ratio
178.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
143.90%
Consistency Lifetime
91.7%
Yield on Cost 5y
36.47%
Payout FCF
85.2%
Streak Years
5
Dividend Rating
89.71%
Ex-Dividend in 5 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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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% |
| OCCI | 129 M | 24.3% | 30.5% |
| BCAT | 1,540 M | 22.4% | 31.2% |
| GGT | 151 M | 22.2% | 25.9% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| NOAH | 784 M | 70.2% | 24.1% |
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ECAT 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 | 0.277 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | Monthly | 0.277 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.277 | -0.7% | 1.79% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.279 | -1.1% | 1.79% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.282 | -1.1% | 1.78% |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.285 | -1% | 1.75% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.288 | -0.7% | 1.75% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.29 | -1.4% | 1.73% |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.294 | -1% | 1.82% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.297 | -1% | 1.87% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.3 | -1.3% | 1.89% |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.304 | -0.7% | 2.04% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.306 | -0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.307 | 0% | 1.82% |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.307 | 0% | 1.86% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | Monthly | 0.307 | 0.7% | 1.78% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.305 | 1% | 1.76% |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.302 | 0.3% | 1.69% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.301 | 0.3% | 1.71% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.3 | 0.3% | 1.78% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.299 | 0.7% | 1.68% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.297 | 98% | 1.71% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.15 | 20% | 0.92% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.125 | 25% | 0.85% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-15 | 2022-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.59% |
ECAT Dividend FAQ
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: ECAT) is a U.S.-based common stock that falls under the GICS sub-industry of Asset Management & Custody Banks, reflecting its focus on allocating capital to companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profiles.
What is the Dividend Yield of ECAT?
As of February 2026, ECAT`s dividend yield is 22.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.06 USD by the current share price of 15.35.Does ECAT pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, ECAT paid a dividend of 4.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.27701 USD.How often does ECAT pay dividends?
ECAT pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, ECAT has issued 14 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.ECAT dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ECAT for the next 4 payments are between 0.326 (+17.7%) and 0.353 (+27.4%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will ECAT pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.27701 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock ESG Capital (ECAT) is 2026-02-13.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ECAT?
The next Ex-Dividend date for BlackRock ESG Capital (ECAT) is 2026-02-13.What is the Dividend Growth of ECAT?
ECAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 144% per year.
Strong growth: ECAT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of ECAT?
ECAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 36.5%. If you bought ECAT's shares at 11.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 36.5% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of ECAT?
ECAT Payout Consistency is 91.7%.
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 ESG Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does ECAT have a good Dividend Yield?
ECAT`s 22.03% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ECAT?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ECAT is 178.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.What is the Dividend Rating of ECAT?
ECAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 89.71%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.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