BLW Dividend History & Yield
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 23, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BLW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.356 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BLW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 885 | $10,088 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,425 | $50,442 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,850 | $100,885 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.89%. $10,000 in BLW would currently pay about $1,189 a year ($99 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BLW dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.113 | +0.0% |
BLW dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BLW's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
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
BLW scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 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 Limited Duration Income Trust
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income securities of the United States. It invests in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, US Government and agency securities, and senior, secured floating rate loans. It has an average portfolio duration of less than five years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Sep 24, 2003. 278 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BLW dividend FAQ
When is BLW's next ex-dividend date?
BLW's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.113 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does BLW pay dividends?
BLW pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.113 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is BLW's dividend yield?
BLW's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.89%, based on $1.356 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.356 per share, is 11.89%.
How much does BLW pay per share?
BLW pays about $0.113 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.356 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $135.60 a year.
Has BLW grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BLW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.89%, you would need about 885 shares of BLW (roughly $10,088 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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