Trailing Dividend / Share
$20.24
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
60.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
16 years
BLK Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
BLK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$20.24
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout88.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR7.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return-4.3%
5Y Total Return32.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,27310Y ago$33,56720Y ago$87,288
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BLK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
BLK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BlackRock, Inc. distributes 60.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 88.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
BLK has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of 7.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BLK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 32.7%, with dividends contributing 11.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,567 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
BLK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$102.08
Avg/Payment$5.1040
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026Latest | $5.7300 | — | 2.04% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $5.7300 | — | 2.20% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $5.7300 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.24% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $5.2100 | — | 1.94% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $5.2100 | — | 1.89% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $5.2100 | — | 2.09% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $5.2100 | ↑ +2.2% | 2.17% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $5.1000 | — | 1.95% | Dec 23, 2024 |
BLK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#6 of 9
Safety
Watch
60.3% payout
Streak
16Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLKBlackRock, Inc. | $164.4B | 1.9% | 60.3% | 16 | Watch |
 STTState Street Corpora… | $49.8B | 1.7% | 30.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  BENFranklin Resources, … | $17.0B | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $13.6B | 2.7% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $9.7B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $22.4B | 4.9% | 54.8% | 38 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $313.0B | 2.1% | 39.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $288.4B | 1.8% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  BAMBrookfield Asset Man… | $72.3B | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
BLK Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $17.19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $20.84 | 2.2% | 4 | $35.42 | 58.8% | 1.70x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $20.40 | 2.0% | 4 | $42.01 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $20.00 | 2.5% | 4 | $36.51 | 54.8% | 1.83x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $19.52 | 18.2% | 4 | $33.97 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $16.52 | 13.8% | 4 | $38.22 | 43.2% | 2.31x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $14.52 | 10.0% | 4 | $31.85 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 2.0% |
| 2019 | $13.20 | 9.8% | 4 | $28.43 | 46.4% | 2.15x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $12.02 | 20.2% | 4 | $26.48 | 45.4% | 2.20x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $10.00 | 9.2% | 4 | $30.00 | 33.3% | 3.00x | 1.4% |
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BLK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BLK stock.
How much dividend does BLK pay per share?
BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $20.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BLK's next ex-dividend date?
BLK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BLK typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BLK's dividend safe?
BLK's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.3% and FCF payout ratio of +88.0%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BLK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, BlackRock, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BLK pay dividends?
BlackRock, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $20.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BLK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BLK five years ago would be worth approximately $13,273 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BLK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BLK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.