About BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (BNY) β Dividend Analysis 2026
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in the investment grade municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes and New York State and New York City personal income taxes. BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust was formed on July 26, 2001 and is domiciled in United States.
Is BNY a good dividend investment in 2026?
BNY offers a 6.00% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 30/100 (High Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 14% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
BNY DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your BNY portfolio grows to $39.6K vs $16.1K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
BNY dividend growth history & forecast
BNY has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 14% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 6.00%.
Company not generating EBITDA β debt servicing risk is elevated
Earnings Momentum-0.0B β +0.0B β -0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year β positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend sustainability questionable β consider alternative income stocks.
STRAND SCORE
30
/100
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π BNY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BNY.
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.
π― BNY Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
11yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your BNY investment of $10.20/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$31.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$28.8K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in BNY for:
Shares needed
46,137
Capital required
$470,597
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.61/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π BNY Dividend Payment Schedule
BNY pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$1.30 / payment
$5.20 / year after tax
100 shares
$13.00 / payment
$52.02 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$130.05 / payment
$520.20 / year after tax
π BNY vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BNY compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yieldβ²+3.10% vs sectorBetter
BNY
6.00%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGRβ²+6.90% vs sectorBetter
BNY
14.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout RatioβΌ+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
BNY
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BNY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ BNY Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
0.67
π΄ Distress Zone β elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 Β· Grey: 1.81β3.0 Β· Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
β οΈ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7β9 Β· Moderate: 4β6 Β· Weak: 0β3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores β lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the BNY dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β