BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (BCAT). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

6 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020
Dividends per share (FY)$3.06$2.68$1.53$1.20$1.20$0.10
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A17.49%9.57%8.73%5.64%0.36%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A144.79%80.25%-43.07%99.71%6.75%

Dividend Payout History

60 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-28November 14, 252025-11-14$0.26
2025-10-31October 15, 252025-10-15$0.27
2025-09-30September 15, 252025-09-15$0.27
2025-08-29August 15, 252025-08-15$0.27
2025-07-31July 15, 252025-07-15$0.28
2025-06-30June 13, 252025-06-13$0.28
2025-05-30May 15, 252025-05-15$0.28
2025-04-30April 15, 252025-04-15$0.28
2025-03-31March 14, 252025-03-14$0.29
2025-02-28February 14, 252025-02-14$0.29
2025-01-31January 15, 252025-01-15$0.29
2024-12-23December 16, 242024-12-16$0.29
2024-11-29November 15, 242024-11-15$0.29
2024-10-31October 15, 242024-10-15$0.29
2024-09-30September 16, 242024-09-16$0.29
2024-08-30August 15, 242024-08-15$0.29
2024-07-31July 15, 242024-07-15$0.29
2024-06-28June 14, 242024-06-14$0.29
2024-05-31May 14, 242024-05-15$0.13
2024-04-30April 12, 242024-04-15$0.13
2024-03-28March 14, 242024-03-15$0.13
2024-02-29February 14, 242024-02-15$0.13
2024-01-31January 11, 242024-01-12$0.13
2023-12-20December 14, 232023-12-15$0.13
2023-11-30November 14, 232023-11-15$0.13
2023-10-31October 13, 232023-10-16$0.13
2023-09-29September 14, 232023-09-15$0.13
2023-08-31August 14, 232023-08-15$0.13
2023-07-31July 13, 232023-07-14$0.13
2023-06-30June 14, 232023-06-15$0.13
2023-05-31May 12, 232023-05-15$0.13
2023-04-28April 13, 232023-04-14$0.13
2023-03-31March 14, 232023-03-15$0.13
2023-02-28February 14, 232023-02-15$0.13
2023-01-31January 12, 232023-01-13$0.10
2022-12-30December 15, 222022-12-16$0.10
2022-11-30November 14, 222022-11-15$0.10
2022-10-31October 13, 222022-10-14$0.10
2022-09-30September 14, 222022-09-15$0.10
2022-08-31August 12, 222022-08-15$0.10
2022-07-29July 14, 222022-07-15$0.10
2022-06-30June 14, 222022-06-15$0.10
2022-05-31May 13, 222022-05-16$0.10
2022-04-29April 13, 222022-04-14$0.10
2022-03-31March 14, 222022-03-15$0.10
2022-02-28February 14, 222022-02-15$0.10
2022-01-31January 13, 222022-01-14$0.10
2021-12-31December 16, 212021-12-17$0.10
2021-11-30November 12, 212021-11-15$0.10
2021-10-29October 14, 212021-10-15$0.10
2021-09-30September 14, 212021-09-15$0.10
2021-08-31August 13, 212021-08-16$0.10
2021-07-30July 14, 212021-07-15$0.10
2021-06-30June 14, 212021-06-15$0.10
2021-05-28May 13, 212021-05-14$0.10
2021-04-30April 14, 212021-04-15$0.10
2021-03-31March 12, 212021-03-15$0.10
2021-02-26February 12, 212021-02-16$0.10
2021-01-29January 14, 212021-01-15$0.10
2020-12-31December 14, 202020-12-15$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.