ECAT Distribution History & Yield
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 27, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 25, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 23, 2027 | $0.2735 | $27.35 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ECAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.282 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ECAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 366 | $4,793 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,829 | $23,967 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,657 | $47,934 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 25.03%. $10,000 in ECAT would currently pay about $2,503 a year ($209 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ECAT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.264 | -1.9% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.269 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.269 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.269 | -1.5% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.273 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.273 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.273 | -1.4% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.277 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.277 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.277 | -0.7% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.279 | -1.1% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.282 | -1.1% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.285 | -1.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.288 | -0.7% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.29 | -1.4% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.294 | -1.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.297 | -1.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.30 | -1.3% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.304 | -0.7% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.306 | -0.3% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.307 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.307 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.307 | +0.7% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.305 | +1.0% |
ECAT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Cut 1.9% | $0.269 | $0.264 | Paid |
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
ECAT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -20.1% over the past year.
A 25.0% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust
First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2021. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ECAT distribution FAQ
When is ECAT's next ex-distribution date?
ECAT's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2735 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does ECAT pay distributions?
ECAT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.264 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is ECAT's distribution yield?
ECAT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 25.03%, based on $3.282 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $13.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.282 per share, is 25.03%.
How much does ECAT pay per share?
ECAT pays about $0.2735 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.282 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $328.20 a year.
Has ECAT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +32.1% a year. As a fund, ECAT'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 ECAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 25.03%, you would need about 366 shares of ECAT (roughly $4,793 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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