BTZ Distribution History & Yield
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 66 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 126 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 186 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 216 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 246 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 306 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 336 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BTZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.092 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BTZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,191 | $11,881 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,953 | $59,405 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,905 | $118,810 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.10%. $10,000 in BTZ would currently pay about $1,010 a year ($84 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BTZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | — | $0.084 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2019 | — | $0.084 | +25.4% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2017 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2017 | — | $0.067 | -5.6% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2016 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2016 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2016 | — | $0.071 | -6.6% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | — | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | — | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2016 | — | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | — | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2016 | — | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2016 | — | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | — | $0.076 | -6.2% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2014 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2013 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2013 | — | $0.081 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2013 | — | $0.081 | +2.5% |
| Sep 12, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2013 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2012 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2011 | — | $0.079 | +3.9% |
| Nov 10, 2011 | — | $0.076 | -1.3% |
| Oct 12, 2011 | — | $0.077 | +11.6% |
| Sep 13, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2011 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2010 | — | $0.069 | -12.7% |
| Nov 10, 2010 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2010 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2010 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2010 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2010 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2010 | — | $0.079 | -21.0% |
| May 12, 2010 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2010 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2010 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2010 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2009 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2009 | — | $0.10 | -23.1% |
| May 13, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2008 | — | $0.13 | -16.7% |
| May 13, 2008 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2008 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2008 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2008 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2007 | — | $0.156 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2007 | — | $0.156 | — |
BTZ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BTZ's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BTZ's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -9.3% 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 Credit Allocation Income Trust
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. For the fixed income portion of the portfolio, the fund primarily invests in securities with an average credit quality of BBB by Standard & Poor's Corporation. It invests in investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, bank loans, preferred securities or convertible bonds or derivatives. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Preferred & Equity Advantage Trust.
First distribution on our records: Feb 22, 2007. 235 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BTZ distribution FAQ
When is BTZ's next ex-distribution date?
BTZ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.084 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does BTZ pay distributions?
BTZ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.084 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BTZ's distribution yield?
BTZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.10%, based on $1.008 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $9.98. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.008 per share, is 10.10%.
How much does BTZ pay per share?
BTZ pays about $0.084 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.008 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.80 a year.
Has BTZ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BTZ'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 BTZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.10%, you would need about 1,191 shares of BTZ (roughly $11,881 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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