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BMEZ DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
7.88% YieldFinancial ServicesBlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust · NYSE
Price: $16.76 · Annual div: $1.32/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-11-13
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BMEZ Dividend Yield
BMEZ (BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust) has a dividend yield of 7.88%, based on an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and a price of $16.76. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.32 per share — a trailing yield of 7.88%. Dividends are paid monthly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, BMEZ's 12-month yield ranged from 7.86% to 14.24%. Full BMEZ dividend history ↓
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BMEZ DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a BMEZ position grows its share count by about 7.60% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows -3.5% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 12 years without adding new money.
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BMEZ Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-11Latest | 2026-12-22 | $0.1100 | — | — |
| 2026-11-13 | 2026-11-30 | $0.1100 | — | — |
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-30 | $0.1100 | 7.96% | $16.58 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1100 | 7.86% | $16.80 |
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | $0.1100 | 9.87% | $15.58 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | $0.1100 | 9.26% | $15.42 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1100 | 10.20% | $14.56 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.1100 | 10.97% | $14.08 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.1100 | 11.07% | $14.50 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1100 | 12.32% | $14.98 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.1100 | 12.50% | $15.30 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.1100 | 12.00% | $15.03 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1100 | 12.15% | $15.40 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.1100 | 14.24% | $14.86 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.1100 | 13.72% | $14.62 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1629 | 15.67% | $14.35 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.1650 | 14.76% | $14.13 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.1672 | 14.49% | $14.47 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1690 | 15.58% | $14.67 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.1712 | 14.49% | $14.61 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.1740 | 13.94% | $14.60 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1763 | 12.63% | $15.45 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.1773 | 11.39% | $16.37 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.1782 | 12.28% | $14.48 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.1781 | 10.74% | $15.75 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.1769 | 10.16% | $15.79 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.1760 | 9.57% | $15.89 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1760 | 9.02% | $15.93 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.1764 | 8.75% | $16.07 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.1774 | 8.93% | $15.40 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.1789 | 8.71% | $15.42 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.0898 | 8.87% | $14.76 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.0901 | 8.35% | $16.34 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0900 | 8.59% | $16.51 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.0904 | 9.42% | $15.65 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.0909 | 11.38% | $14.70 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.0916 | 12.28% | $14.07 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.0927 | 12.41% | $13.18 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.0932 | 11.82% | $14.28 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.1450 | 11.11% | $15.66 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.1450 | 10.63% | $16.37 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.1450 | 11.51% | $16.38 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.1450 | 10.89% | $15.98 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.1450 | 11.47% | $16.44 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.1450 | 10.38% | $16.76 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.1450 | 10.97% | $15.86 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.1450 | 10.36% | $16.80 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.1450 | 12.01% | $15.69 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1450 | 11.85% | $16.43 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.1450 | 11.57% | $15.58 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.1450 | 12.76% | $15.26 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1450 | 10.93% | $16.49 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.1450 | 11.49% | $16.95 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.1450 | 10.73% | $16.79 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.1450 | 10.67% | $16.89 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.1450 | 10.25% | $17.58 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.1450 | 9.54% | $20.40 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1450 | 9.02% | $19.99 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.1450 | 8.13% | $22.16 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | $0.1450 | 7.26% | $25.59 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.2071 | 7.14% | $23.98 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.1450 | 6.27% | $27.19 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.1450 | 5.68% | $27.45 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1450 | 5.20% | $29.16 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.1450 | 5.14% | $28.62 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | $0.1450 | 4.83% | $29.51 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.1450 | 4.85% | $28.45 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.1450 | 5.16% | $27.79 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.1450 | 4.74% | $27.20 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.1450 | 4.07% | $28.13 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.1000 | 3.57% | $28.00 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-29 | $0.1000 | 3.08% | $29.26 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-06-12 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1000 | — | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 2020-05-29 | $0.1000 | — | — |
About BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) — Dividend Analysis 2026
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust is a closed-end management investment company, which investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on August 14, 2019 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.
BMEZ Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is BMEZ's dividend yield?
BMEZ (BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust) has a dividend yield of 7.88%, based on an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and a price of $16.76. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.32 per share — a trailing yield of 7.88%. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in BMEZ pay in dividends?
$10,000 in BMEZ at a 7.88% yield pays about $788 a year ($66 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for BMEZ?
With dividends reinvested, a BMEZ position grows its share count by about 7.60% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows -3.5% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 12 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate BMEZ dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the BMEZ DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is BMEZ's next ex-dividend date?
BMEZ's next ex-dividend date is 2026-11-13. BMEZ pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is BMEZ's dividend growth rate?
BMEZ's dividend changed -34.2% over the last year and -3.3% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 BMEZ Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BMEZ.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 7.88% | 5.08% | $788 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 6.70% | 3.90% | $670 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 6.30% | 3.50% | $630 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 7.88% | 5.08% | $788 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 7.19% | 4.39% | $719 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 7.88% | 5.08% | $788 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 5.91% | 3.11% | $591 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 6.70% | 3.90% | $670 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 5.52% | 2.72% | $552 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 5.80% | 3.00% | $580 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 5.52% | 2.72% | $552 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BMEZ Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $1.32/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BMEZ Dividend Payment Schedule
BMEZ pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 BMEZ vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BMEZ compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BMEZ sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BMEZ Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 523.331 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-01-30 | 1,026.693 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 777.922 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 254.591 | — | — | ||
| D-Return | 2026-01-30 | 777.922 | $15.21 | $11.8K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 25,676.274 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 8,915.347 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-01-30 | 17,560.493 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 8,861.551 | — | — | ||
| D-Return | 2026-01-30 | 25,676.274 | $15.21 | $390.5K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) is currently trading at $16.76, trading near its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 7.88% based on an annual payout of $1.32 per share.
BMEZ (BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust) — 7.88% Dividend Yield Analysis
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) is a financial services stock currently trading at $16.76 with a dividend yield of 7.88%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share. Over the past 5 years, BMEZ's dividend has declined at an average rate of 3.3% a year.
- Above-average yield (7.88%) may signal elevated risk — verify sustainability.
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