BST Dividend Calculator
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) currently yields 8.61% and paid $4.20 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly, with 3 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$48.81
Dividend Yield
8.61%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$4.20
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+10.4%
Raise Streak
3 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 15
Project Future Income from BST
Portfolio Value
$204,532
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,709
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — BST
Projected Income from BST
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,377 | $115 | 356.0 | $17,377 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,183 | $182 | 512.3 | $26,825 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,170 | $264 | 675.5 | $37,948 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $4,382 | $365 | 847.8 | $51,093 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $5,871 | $489 | 1031.4 | $66,683 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $7,703 | $642 | 1229.0 | $85,241 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $9,962 | $830 | 1443.5 | $107,409 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $12,754 | $1,063 | 1678.4 | $133,982 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $16,212 | $1,351 | 1937.8 | $165,948 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $20,504 | $1,709 | 2226.3 | $204,532 |
BST Dividend Per Share by Year
BST Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.25 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.25 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.25 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.25 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.25 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $1.20 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.25 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.25 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.25 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.25 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.25 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.25 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.25 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.25 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.25 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.25 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.25 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.25 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.25 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.25 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.25 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.25 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.25 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.25 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.25 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.25 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.25 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.25 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.25 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.25 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.25 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.25 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.25 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.25 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.25 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.25 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.25 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.25 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.25 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.25 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.25 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.25 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.25 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.25 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | $0.25 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $1.56 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.25 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.25 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.25 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.23 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.23 |
| 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-30 | $0.23 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.23 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.23 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.23 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.23 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.19 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-29 | $0.19 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.19 |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.19 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.19 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.17 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.17 |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.17 |
BST Dividend FAQ
How much does BST pay in dividends per share?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust paid $4.20 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 BST pay dividends?
BST 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 BST's dividend yield?
At the last close of $48.81, BST yields approximately 8.61% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is BST's dividend growth rate?
BST's dividend per share has compounded at 10.4% per year over the last 5 years (11.9% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much BST do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $4.20 per share per year, roughly 286 shares — about $13,959.66 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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