BKT Dividend History & Yield
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 66 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 126 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 186 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 216 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 246 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 306 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 336 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.0879 | $8.79 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BKT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.1432 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BKT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,138 | $11,530 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,686 | $57,652 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,372 | $115,303 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.41%. $10,000 in BKT would currently pay about $1,041 a year ($87 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BKT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.088 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.088 | +0.8% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.0873 | +0.0% |
BKT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Raised 0.8% | $0.0873 | $0.088 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BKT scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 Income Trust, Inc.
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in securities such as U.S. government sponsored agency securities, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and U.S. treasury obligations. The fund invests its assets in securities that are issued or guaranteed by the US government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities or rated at the time of investment either AAA by S&P or Aaa by Moody's.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Sep 16, 1988. 458 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BKT dividend FAQ
When is BKT's next ex-dividend date?
BKT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0879 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does BKT pay dividends?
BKT pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.088 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BKT's dividend yield?
BKT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 10.41%, based on $1.0553 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.0553 per share, is 10.41%.
How much does BKT pay per share?
BKT pays about $0.0879 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.0553 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $105.53 a year.
Has BKT grown or cut its dividend?
BKT has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 2.8% a year (+0.7% over the last year). BKT did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of BKT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.41%, you would need about 1,138 shares of BKT (roughly $11,530 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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