BME is Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (Financial Services). Trading at $45.80. Current dividend yield: 6.90%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.15 |
| Current yield | 6.90% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(in 12 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2621 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 5.56% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 7.16% |
| Payout ratio | 53% |
| Market cap | $590M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-07-15 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.2621 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.2621 |
About BME
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has an investment objective to provide total return and income mainly through long-term capital appreciation. The Trust invests the majority of its total assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the health sciences and related industries and equity derivatives with exposure to the health sciences industry.
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Frequently asked
What is BME's dividend yield?
BME (Blackrock Health Sciences Trust) currently has a dividend yield of 6.90%, which works out to about $3.15 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BME's next ex-dividend date?
BME's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 12 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BME last pay a dividend?
BME's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BME pay dividends?
BME pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is BME growing its dividend?
BME has been growing its dividend at a 7.16% 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 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.