Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.86
BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (BTX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.8%
Payout Ratio
5.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
BTX Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is unknown.
BTX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.8%
Trailing DPS$0.86
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M15
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-3.1%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.1%
Total Shareholder Yield18.8%
1Y Total Return30.4%
5Y Total Return-35.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,40810Y ago$6,61120Y ago$6,612
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.
BTX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
BTX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust distributes 5.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
BTX has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -3.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BTX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.8% dividend yield, 9.1% buyback yield, 18.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -35.9%, with dividends contributing 21.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,611 today.
BTX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$1.29
Avg/Payment$0.0644
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026Latest | $0.0525 | — | 7.21% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 7.51% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 7.81% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 7.59% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 8.59% | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 10.44% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 12.83% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0525 | — | 12.86% | Feb 27, 2026 |
BTX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.8%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
5.2% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.8%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTXBlackRock Technology… | $1.0B | 9.8% | 5.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 11.0% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $2.9B | 9.1% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $191M | 21.8% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  GSBDGoldman Sachs BDC, I… | $1.1B | 21.3% | 2.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BLKBlackRock, Inc. | $149.8B | 2.1% | 60.3% | 16 | Watch |
 MSFTMicrosoft Corporatio… | $2.8T | 0.9% | 23.6% | 21 | Sustainable |
 AAPLApple Inc. | $4.2T | 0.4% | 13.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
 NVDANVIDIA Corporation | $4.7T | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
BTX Annual Dividend History (2021–2026)
6 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.47 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $0.90 | 8.1% | 12 | — | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $0.83 | 8.9% | 12 | $0.17 | 490.5% | 0.20x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $0.77 | -22.6% | 12 | $0.98 | 78.1% | 1.28x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $0.99 | 41.4% | 12 | $-6.91 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $0.70 | — | 7 | $-2.58 | — | — | 3.5% |
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BTX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BTX stock.
How much dividend does BTX pay per share?
BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (BTX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.86 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.8%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is BTX's next ex-dividend date?
BTX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BTX typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is BTX's dividend safe?
BTX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BTX increased its dividend?
BTX has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does BTX pay dividends?
BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.86 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BTX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BTX five years ago would be worth approximately $6,408 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BTX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BTX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.