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BUI DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
7.14% YieldFinancial ServicesBlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust · NYSE
Price: $25.87 · Annual div: $1.85/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-11-13
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BUI Dividend Yield
BUI (BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust) has a dividend yield of 7.14%, based on an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and a price of $25.87. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.74 per share — a trailing yield of 10.60%. Dividends are paid monthly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, BUI's 12-month yield ranged from 6.69% to 11.23%. Full BUI dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if BUI's dividend keeps growing 13.5% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 13.46% after 5 years, 25.34% after 10 years and 89.91% after 20 years on the original investment.
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BUI Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-11Latest | 2026-12-22 | $0.1540 | — | — |
| 2026-11-13 | 2026-11-30 | $0.1540 | — | — |
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-30 | $0.1540 | 11.23% | $24.43 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1540 | 10.30% | $26.44 |
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-31 | $0.1540 | 10.40% | $27.34 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-31 | $0.1540 | 9.35% | $28.74 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1360 | 9.74% | $27.41 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.1360 | 9.58% | $27.87 |
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-30 | $0.1360 | 10.00% | $26.71 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1360 | 9.49% | $29.57 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | $0.1360 | 10.17% | $27.60 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | $0.1360 | 10.31% | $25.89 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | $1.1743 | 10.07% | $26.53 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | $0.1360 | 6.69% | $26.22 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-31 | $0.1360 | 6.01% | $26.90 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.1360 | 6.38% | $27.00 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | $0.1360 | 6.04% | $26.29 |
| 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-31 | $0.1360 | 6.12% | $25.70 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.1360 | 6.92% | $24.26 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-30 | $0.1360 | 6.62% | $23.28 |
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-04-30 | $0.1360 | 6.72% | $22.72 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | $0.1360 | 6.73% | $22.48 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.1360 | 6.47% | $23.12 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-31 | $0.1360 | 6.43% | $23.05 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-23 | $0.1360 | 6.14% | $23.89 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | $0.1210 | 6.25% | $23.24 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-31 | $0.1210 | 5.96% | $24.37 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1210 | 6.22% | $23.36 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-30 | $0.1210 | 6.34% | $22.90 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-31 | $0.1210 | 6.51% | $22.29 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.1210 | 6.46% | $22.49 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.1210 | 6.74% | $21.55 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | $0.1210 | 6.79% | $21.39 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.1210 | 6.93% | $20.94 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-29 | $0.1210 | 6.77% | $21.44 |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-31 | $0.1210 | 7.16% | $21.97 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-20 | $0.1210 | 7.60% | $20.70 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.1210 | 7.42% | $19.57 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.1210 | 7.42% | $19.56 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.1210 | 6.78% | $21.41 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.1210 | 6.33% | $22.95 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | $0.1210 | 7.05% | $22.32 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.1210 | 6.62% | $21.94 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.1210 | 6.84% | $23.01 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | $0.1210 | 6.12% | $23.73 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-31 | $0.1210 | 6.49% | $22.36 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.1210 | 6.48% | $22.41 |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-31 | $0.1210 | 7.49% | $20.99 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1210 | 7.07% | $22.24 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.1210 | 7.13% | $20.36 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | $0.1210 | 7.74% | $20.33 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-30 | $0.1210 | 6.11% | $23.78 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.1210 | 6.88% | $22.86 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-29 | $0.1210 | 6.76% | $21.49 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-30 | $0.1210 | 6.47% | $22.45 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.1210 | 6.32% | $22.98 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2022-04-29 | $0.1210 | 6.10% | $25.79 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-31 | $0.1210 | 6.12% | $23.74 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.1210 | 5.77% | $25.17 |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | $0.1210 | 5.90% | $26.65 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1210 | 5.75% | $25.27 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.1210 | 5.97% | $26.37 |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-29 | $0.1210 | 5.76% | $25.23 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1210 | 5.39% | $26.92 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-31 | $0.1210 | 5.65% | $25.69 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | $0.1210 | 5.60% | $25.93 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-30 | $0.1210 | 5.34% | $27.19 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | $0.1210 | 5.87% | $26.80 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-30 | $0.1210 | 5.73% | $25.36 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-31 | $0.1210 | 5.05% | $26.35 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-26 | $0.1210 | 4.70% | $25.73 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-01-29 | $0.1210 | 4.39% | $24.78 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-30 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-30 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-30 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-31 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-06-12 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1210 | — | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 2020-05-29 | $0.1210 | — | — |
About BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Established on November 22, 2011, the BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a U.S.-domiciled closed-ended equity fund, formerly known as BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., the fund actively seeks investment opportunities in publicly traded companies across global markets. Its strategy targets businesses within the utilities and infrastructure sectors, encompassing entities of diverse market capitalizations. A key component of its investment approach includes the strategic use of derivatives, with a particular emphasis on writing options.
BUI Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is BUI's dividend yield?
BUI (BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust) has a dividend yield of 7.14%, based on an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and a price of $25.87. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.74 per share — a trailing yield of 10.60%. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in BUI pay in dividends?
$10,000 in BUI at a 7.14% yield pays about $714 a year ($60 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for BUI?
With dividends reinvested, a BUI position grows its share count by about 8.11% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the dividend grows 13.5% 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 BUI dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the BUI 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 BUI's next ex-dividend date?
BUI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-11-13. BUI pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is BUI's dividend growth rate?
BUI's dividend changed 69.6% over the last year and 13.6% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 BUI Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BUI.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 7.14% | 4.34% | $714 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 6.07% | 3.27% | $607 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 5.71% | 2.91% | $571 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 7.14% | 4.34% | $714 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 6.52% | 3.72% | $652 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 7.14% | 4.34% | $714 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 5.35% | 2.55% | $535 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 6.07% | 3.27% | $607 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 5.00% | 2.20% | $500 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 5.26% | 2.46% | $526 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 5.00% | 2.20% | $500 / 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.
🎯 BUI Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $1.85/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BUI Dividend Payment Schedule
BUI pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 BUI vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BUI compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BUI sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BUI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Award | 2026-01-30 | 490.552 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 200.96 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 74.052 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 126.908 | — | — | ||
| D-Return | 2026-01-30 | 200.96 | $27.52 | $5.5K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-01-30 | 3,437.791 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 3,020.376 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 829.381 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-01-30 | 1,030.162 | — | — | ||
| D-Return | 2026-01-30 | 3,020.376 | $27.52 | $83.1K |
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 BUI 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is currently trading at $25.87, 16% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 7.14% based on an annual payout of $1.85 per share.
BUI (BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust) — 7.14% Dividend Yield Analysis
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is a financial services stock currently trading at $25.87 with a dividend yield of 7.14%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share. Over the past 5 years, BUI has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 13.6%.
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