BMEZ Dividend Calculator
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) currently yields 9.48% and paid $1.49 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$15.66
Dividend Yield
9.48%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.49
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+1.5%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 15
Project Future Income from BMEZ
Portfolio Value
$137,123
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,027
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — BMEZ
Projected Income from BMEZ
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,517 | $126 | 1118.6 | $17,517 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,258 | $188 | 1640.4 | $25,959 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,084 | $257 | 2208.5 | $35,315 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $4,006 | $334 | 2827.8 | $45,693 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $5,036 | $420 | 3503.7 | $57,209 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $6,187 | $516 | 4242.3 | $69,997 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $7,473 | $623 | 5050.4 | $84,205 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $8,911 | $743 | 5935.5 | $100,001 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $10,519 | $877 | 6905.8 | $117,570 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $12,319 | $1,027 | 7970.6 | $137,123 |
BMEZ Dividend Per Share by Year
BMEZ Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.11 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.11 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.11 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.11 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.11 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.11 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.11 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.11 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.11 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.16 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.16 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.17 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.17 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.17 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.17 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.18 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.18 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.18 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.18 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.18 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.18 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.18 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.18 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.18 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.18 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.09 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.09 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.09 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.09 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.09 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.09 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.09 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.09 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.15 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.15 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.15 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.15 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.15 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.15 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.15 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.15 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.15 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.15 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.15 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.15 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.15 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.15 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.15 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.15 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.15 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.15 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.15 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.15 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | $0.15 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.15 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.06 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.15 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.15 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.15 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.15 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | $0.15 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.15 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.15 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.15 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.15 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.10 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-29 | $0.10 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.10 |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.10 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.10 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.10 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.10 |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.10 |
BMEZ Dividend FAQ
How much does BMEZ pay in dividends per share?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust paid $1.49 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does BMEZ pay dividends?
BMEZ pays dividends monthly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 15, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is BMEZ's dividend yield?
At the last close of $15.66, BMEZ yields approximately 9.48% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is BMEZ's dividend growth rate?
BMEZ's dividend per share has compounded at 1.5% per year over the last 5 years (-5.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much BMEZ do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.49 per share per year, roughly 809 shares — about $12,668.94 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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