BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (BCAT) Dividend Analysis
Does BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (BCAT) pay a dividend?
Yes. BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (BCAT) pays a dividend: $3.32 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 25.50% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 3 years in a row, growing at 27.7% a year over the last 4 years. The payout takes about 158.9% of earnings.
Computed from company filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.32 | +25.4% |
| 2024 | $2.65 | +75.7% |
| 2023 | $1.51 | +20.7% |
| 2022 | $1.25 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $1.25 |
All 5 calendar years we hold. Counted by the calendar year in which each payment went ex-dividend. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (73) × 0.35 + Income (100) × 0.25 = 51
Dividend Yield
25.50%
Per Share (TTM)
$3.32
Payout Ratio
158.9%
4Y CAGR
27.7%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
158.9%
FCF Payout
107.1%
FCF Coverage
0.9x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$3.32
Growth Streak
3 years
4Y CAGR
27.7%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$3.32
Annual Income / $10K
$2,550
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from company filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (BCAT) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (BCAT) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust pays a regular dividend of about $3.32 per share per year (a yield of roughly 25.5%). That is a payout ratio of about 158.9% of earnings, so it is not currently covered by free cash flow. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust's dividend safe?+
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about 0.9 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust grown its dividend?+
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust has raised its dividend for about 3 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 27.7% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust's dividend payout ratio?+
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust pays out about 158.9% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is not currently covered by free cash flow. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
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