BST BlackRock Science and Technolog
Financial Services · Asset Management
50.75
-0.12%
About the company
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector. It invests in dividend paying and growth stocks of companies operating across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was formed on 28 October, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Dividend deep dive
BlackRock Science and Technolog (BST) is an equity in the Asset Management industry, part of Financial Services. It currently offers a dividend yield of 6.05%, which is considered fair relative to its 5-year yield range (4.95% to 9.13%). The company exhibits strong price momentum with a score of 10.0 and a favorable value score of 7.5. Its overall rating score is 8.0.
Dividend history
BST distributes dividends monthly, currently yielding 6.05% annually. The company reports a dividend increase streak of 0 years, as the annual payout has been $3.0 in each year from 2022 through 2025. This results in a 3-year dividend CAGR of 0.0%. However, the 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 8.79%. Historical annual dividends show growth from $1.1858 in 2015 to $2.6959 in 2021 before stabilizing at $3.0.
Dividend safety
The dividend is categorized as "safe." Based on earnings per share, the company maintains a payout ratio of 41.55%, indicating sufficient coverage.
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