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BST DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
6.45% YieldFinancial ServicesBlackRock Science and Technology Trust · NYSE
Price: $46.51 · Annual div: $3.00/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-11-13
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BST Dividend Yield
BST (BlackRock Science and Technology Trust) has a dividend yield of 6.45%, based on an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and a price of $46.51. Over the last 12 months it paid $6.51 per share — a trailing yield of 13.99%. Dividends are paid monthly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, BST's 12-month yield ranged from 7.44% to 12.92%. Full BST dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if BST's dividend keeps growing 15.0% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 12.97% after 5 years, 26.09% after 10 years and 105.57% after 20 years on the original investment.
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BST DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a BST position grows its share count by about 7.42% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 15.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 7 years without adding new money.
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BST Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-11Latest | 2026-12-22 | $0.2500 | — | — |
| 2026-11-13 | 2026-11-30 | $0.2500 | — | — |
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-30 | $0.2500 | 12.72% | $51.13 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | $2.5541 | 12.92% | $50.36 |
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | $0.2500 | 9.34% | $47.65 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | $0.2500 | 8.41% | $49.96 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.2500 | 8.52% | $49.31 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.2500 | 9.70% | $43.32 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.2500 | 11.25% | $37.35 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.2500 | 11.05% | $40.27 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.2500 | 10.86% | $40.98 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.2500 | 10.34% | $40.62 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $1.4515 | 10.28% | $40.87 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.2500 | 7.44% | $43.67 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.2500 | 7.22% | $41.58 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.2500 | 8.28% | $39.27 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.2500 | 7.80% | $38.46 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.2500 | 7.87% | $38.13 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.2500 | 8.82% | $36.84 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.2500 | 8.77% | $34.19 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.2500 | 8.96% | $33.50 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.2500 | 8.50% | $35.30 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.2500 | 8.07% | $37.17 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.2500 | 8.19% | $36.62 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.2500 | 8.07% | $37.18 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.2500 | 8.33% | $36.00 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.2500 | 8.61% | $34.86 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2500 | 8.75% | $34.27 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.2500 | 8.60% | $34.89 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.2500 | 7.96% | $37.69 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.2500 | 8.18% | $36.66 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.2500 | 8.62% | $34.82 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.2500 | 8.26% | $36.31 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.2500 | 8.05% | $37.25 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.2500 | 8.23% | $36.45 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.2500 | 9.78% | $33.22 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.2500 | 9.54% | $34.08 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.2500 | 9.50% | $31.57 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.2500 | 9.44% | $31.78 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.2500 | 8.93% | $33.59 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.2500 | 8.51% | $35.25 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.2500 | 9.41% | $34.55 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.2500 | 8.91% | $33.67 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.2500 | 10.31% | $31.52 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.2500 | 9.35% | $32.09 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.2500 | 9.53% | $31.48 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.2500 | 8.88% | $33.80 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.2500 | 11.40% | $28.52 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.2500 | 14.94% | $32.18 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.2500 | 14.56% | $31.31 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.2500 | 15.96% | $30.12 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.2500 | 13.21% | $34.50 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.2500 | 12.77% | $37.27 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.2500 | 13.59% | $33.18 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.2500 | 12.11% | $37.06 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.2500 | 11.53% | $38.69 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.2500 | 10.64% | $43.76 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.2500 | 10.25% | $43.00 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.2500 | 9.45% | $46.36 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | $0.2500 | 8.82% | $50.99 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $1.8084 | 8.33% | $50.99 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.2500 | 5.13% | $54.82 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.2500 | 4.88% | $52.51 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.2260 | 4.53% | $55.11 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.2260 | 4.53% | $53.66 |
| 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-30 | $0.2260 | 4.26% | $59.51 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.2233 | 4.00% | $57.75 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.2233 | 4.16% | $58.06 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.2233 | 3.95% | $55.42 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.2233 | 3.48% | $56.60 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.1848 | 3.15% | $55.33 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-29 | $0.1848 | 2.94% | $52.97 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1848 | — | — |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.1848 | — | — |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.1848 | — | — |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.1640 | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.1640 | — | — |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.1640 | — | — |
| 2020-06-12 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1640 | — | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 2020-05-29 | $0.1640 | — | — |
About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) — Dividend Analysis 2026
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.
BST Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is BST's dividend yield?
BST (BlackRock Science and Technology Trust) has a dividend yield of 6.45%, based on an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and a price of $46.51. Over the last 12 months it paid $6.51 per share — a trailing yield of 13.99%. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in BST pay in dividends?
$10,000 in BST at a 6.45% yield pays about $645 a year ($54 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for BST?
With dividends reinvested, a BST position grows its share count by about 7.42% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 15.0% a year and the price 0.0%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 7 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate BST dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the BST 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 BST's next ex-dividend date?
BST's next ex-dividend date is 2026-11-13. BST pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is BST's dividend growth rate?
BST's dividend changed 116.9% over the last year and 20.5% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 BST Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BST.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 6.45% | 3.65% | $645 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 5.48% | 2.68% | $548 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 5.16% | 2.36% | $516 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 6.45% | 3.65% | $645 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 5.89% | 3.09% | $589 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 6.45% | 3.65% | $645 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 4.84% | 2.04% | $484 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 5.48% | 2.68% | $548 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 4.51% | 1.71% | $451 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 4.75% | 1.95% | $475 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 4.51% | 1.71% | $451 / 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.
🎯 BST Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $3.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BST Dividend Payment Schedule
BST pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 BST vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BST compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BST sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | 2026-02-05 | 1,200 | $38.87 | $46.6K | ||
| Buy | 2026-02-05 | 22,445 | $38.90 | $873.1K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-01-30 | 793.234 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 563.996 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 215.39 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 127.337 | — | — | ||
| D-Return | 2026-01-30 | 563.996 | $40.94 | $23.1K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 221.268 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 8,314.355 | — | — | ||
| D-Return | 2026-01-30 | 8,314.355 | $40.94 | $340.4K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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 BST 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 →
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is currently trading at $46.51, 11% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 6.45% based on an annual payout of $3.00 per share.
BST (BlackRock Science and Technology Trust) — 6.45% Dividend Yield Analysis
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is a financial services stock currently trading at $46.51 with a dividend yield of 6.45%. It pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share. Over the past 5 years, BST has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 20.5%.
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