BCAT Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 217 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 277 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 307 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.2608 | $26.08 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BCAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.13 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BCAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 384 | $6,165 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,917 | $30,824 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,834 | $61,649 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 19.47%. $10,000 in BCAT would currently pay about $1,947 a year ($162 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BCAT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.254 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.254 | -1.6% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.258 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.258 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.258 | -1.1% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.261 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.261 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.261 | -0.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.262 | -1.1% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.265 | -1.1% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.268 | -0.7% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.27 | -0.7% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.272 | -1.1% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.275 | -1.1% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.278 | -1.1% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.281 | -1.4% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.285 | -0.7% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.287 | -0.3% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.288 | -0.3% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.289 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.289 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.289 | +0.7% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.287 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.287 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
BCAT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved +7.0% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust
First distribution on our records: Dec 14, 2020. 69 payments tracked.
BCAT distribution FAQ
When is BCAT's next ex-distribution date?
BCAT's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2608 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does BCAT pay distributions?
BCAT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.254 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BCAT's distribution yield?
BCAT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 19.47%, based on $3.13 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.13 per share, is 19.47%.
How much does BCAT pay per share?
BCAT pays about $0.2608 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.13 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $313.00 a year.
Has BCAT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +30.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BCAT's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BCAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 19.47%, you would need about 384 shares of BCAT (roughly $6,165 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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