BST
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
$48.17
▲
$0.12(0.26%)
as of Jun 17, 2026 17:08 UTC
The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust operates as a closed-end equity fund, established by BlackRock, Inc. Its management is overseen by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The trust employs an investment strategy that involves both direct equity acquisitions and indirect exposure through derivatives, such as options, across public markets globally. It primarily targets companies operating within the scientific and technological sectors. The fund strategically allocates capital to both dividend-yielding and growth-oriented stocks, irrespective of their market capitalization. Inaugurated on October 28, 2014, the Trust is domiciled in the United States.
Key Metrics
Distribution Yield
6.23%
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Distribution
$3.0000
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
M Monthly
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
51.4
Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a more attractive dividend profile by our model — an opinion, not advice.RSI (14)
59
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$35.12 – $49.84
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio
n/a
The share of earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns, which can be a warning sign.Years Paying
11
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
S
Sustainable Payout
Not meaningful for a fund — assess NAV / distribution coverage.
A
Payment Track Record
11 years of dividend payments.
F
Fair Valuation
Price-to-book 0.95.
E
Entry Signal
Not oversold. RSI 59.
Quote & Key Data
ExchangeNYSEThe stock exchange where the shares trade, such as NYSE or Nasdaq.
Volume29,702How many shares changed hands in the latest session — a rough read on trading activity.
Open$48.32The price at the start of the latest trading session.
Day Range$48.00 – $48.60The lowest and highest price during the latest trading session.
Prev Close$48.05The closing price from the previous trading session.
Market Cap$1.41BThe company's total market value: share price times shares outstanding.
Shares Out29.22MThe total number of shares the company has issued.
EPSn/aEarnings per share — profit divided by shares outstanding. Dividends are paid out of these earnings.
P/En/aPrice-to-earnings ratio: share price divided by earnings per share. A rough gauge of how richly the stock is valued.
Ex-DistributionSep 15, 2026Buy before this date to receive the upcoming payment. Buy on or after it and the seller keeps that one.
Pay DateSep 30, 2026The date the dividend is actually paid into shareholders' accounts.
Distribution Growth
3-Yr Growth (CAGR)11.9%The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
5-Yr Growth (CAGR)15.7%The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
Consecutive Increases1 yrThe number of years in a row the dividend has increased — a track record of reliability.
Adjusted Price History
Distribution History
Distribution Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| $1.4515 S | Regular | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | May 01, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Nov 22, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Sep 12, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 03, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | May 01, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Dec 05, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Oct 02, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jul 03, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | May 01, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Apr 03, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Oct 03, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | May 02, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| $1.8084 S | Regular | Dec 06, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| $0.2500 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | Aug 02, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | Jun 09, 2021 | Jul 02, 2021 | Jul 06, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | May 03, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| $0.2260 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| $0.1870 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| $0.1870 M | Regular | Jan 05, 2021 | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| $0.1870 M | Regular | Dec 04, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| $0.1870 M | Regular | Nov 02, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| $0.1870 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 |
| $0.1660 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Aug 03, 2020 | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2020 | Jun 12, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | May 01, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Mar 02, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Feb 03, 2020 | Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| $0.1655 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| $1.8507 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Sep 03, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Jun 03, 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | May 01, 2019 | May 14, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2019 | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2019 | Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2019 | Jan 14, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| $0.2303 M | Regular | Dec 07, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 17, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Sep 04, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2018 | Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Jul 02, 2018 | Jul 13, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2018 | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | May 01, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | May 31, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | Apr 02, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2018 | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2018 | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 31, 2018 |
| $0.1300 M | Regular | Dec 08, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 18, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | Oct 02, 2017 | Oct 13, 2017 | Oct 16, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | Jul 03, 2017 | Jul 12, 2017 | Jul 14, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | May 01, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Apr 03, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2017 | Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Feb 02, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 13, 2017 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Dec 07, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2016 | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Oct 03, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 |