BKT is BlackRock Income Trust Inc. (Th (Financial Services). Trading at $10.29. Current dividend yield: 10.27%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.06 |
| Current yield | 10.27% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 11 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0882 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 20.72% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 31.92% |
| Payout ratio | 111% |
| Market cap | $332M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.0882 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.0882 |
About BKT
Blackrock Income Trust Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to manage a portfolio of high-quality securities to achieve both preservation of capital and high monthly income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 65% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities.
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Frequently asked
What is BKT's dividend yield?
BKT (BlackRock Income Trust Inc. (Th) currently has a dividend yield of 10.27%, which works out to about $1.06 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BKT's next ex-dividend date?
BKT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 11 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BKT last pay a dividend?
BKT's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BKT pay dividends?
BKT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is BKT growing its dividend?
BKT has been growing its dividend at a 31.92% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.