Trailing Dividend / Share
$20.46
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
48.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
BLK Dividend Income Check
Safety
48.7% payout ratio with sustainable 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$20.46
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout48.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout78.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
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 Return19.7%
5Y Total Return35.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,52210Y ago$34,63920Y ago$90,134
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BlackRock, Inc. distributes 48.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 78.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate 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 35.2%, with dividends contributing 11.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,639 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
BLK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$98.88
Avg/Payment$4.9440
Latest Change+10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $5.1000 | — | 2.31% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $5.1000 | — | 2.63% | Jun 24, 2024 |
BLK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
48.7% payout
Streak
16Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLKBlackRock, Inc. | $166.5B | 1.9% | 48.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
 STTState Street Corpora… | $42.7B | 2.3% | 38.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  BENFranklin Resources, … | $16.2B | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  IVZInvesco Ltd. | $12.2B | 3.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $8.2B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $23.1B | 4.8% | 54.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $307.5B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $291.2B | 1.4% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BAMBrookfield Asset Man… | $81.6B | 0.8% | 29.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
BLK Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $5.73 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $20.84 | 2.2% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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Start ComparisonBLK — 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 $20.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is BLK's dividend safe?
BLK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +48.7% and FCF payout ratio of +78.8%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $20.46 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 $13,522 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.