BLK BlackRock dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Financial Services
- NYSE: BLK
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 5, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.85%
Payout ratio: 49.6%
BlackRock's most recent dividend was on Jun 5, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $5.21 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $20.62 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.85% based on its recent close price.
BLK dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
BlackRock Dividend yield
BlackRock's dividend yield of 1.85% is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.93%, BlackRock's dividend yield is 37% lower. Historically BLK's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
BLK Dividend history
BlackRock has been paying dividends since 2003. BLK has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 2.1% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 28% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 20%.
BlackRock Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | $5.21 | 2.09% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $5.21 | 2.17% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $5.1 | 1.95% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $5.1 | 2.31% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $5.1 | 2.63% |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $5.1 | 2.42% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $5 | 2.69% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $5 | 2.88% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $5 | 2.91% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $5 | 2.85% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $4.88 | 2.75% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | $4.88 | 2.84% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $4.88 | 2.68% |
| Mar 4, 2022 | $4.88 | 2.48% |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $4.13 | 1.84% |
| Sep 3, 2021 | $4.13 | 1.71% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $4.13 | 1.76% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $4.13 | 2.2% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | $3.63 | 2.03% |
| Sep 3, 2020 | $3.63 | 2.45% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $3.63 | 2.54% |
| Mar 4, 2020 | $3.63 | 2.73% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $3.3 | 2.69% |
| Sep 4, 2019 | $3.3 | 3.15% |
| Jun 5, 2019 | $3.3 | 2.95% |
| Mar 5, 2019 | $3.3 | 2.89% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $3.13 | 3.02% |
| Oct 25, 2018 | $0.073 | 2.92% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $3.13 | 2.41% |
| Jun 6, 2018 | $2.88 | 1.95% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | $2.88 | 1.89% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | $2.5 | 1.99% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | $2.5 | 2.34% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $2.5 | 2.32% |
| Mar 2, 2017 | $2.5 | 2.39% |
| Dec 8, 2016 | $2.29 | 2.35% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | $2.29 | 2.43% |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $2.29 | 2.48% |
| Mar 3, 2016 | $2.29 | 2.73% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | $2.18 | 2.41% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | $2.18 | 2.8% |
| Jun 5, 2015 | $2.18 | 2.31% |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $2.18 | 2.16% |
BlackRock dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BlackRock's payout ratio of 49.6% is above the Financial Services sector and its peers average but below the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 44.8%, BlackRock's payout ratio is 11% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BLK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Alliancebernstein Holding Lp | 8.05% | $3.33 | 98.8% |
| IVZ Invesco Ltd | 3.84% | $0.83 | 66% |
| PNC Pnc Financial Services Group Inc | 3.38% | $6.5 | 45.8% |
| BAC Bank Of America Corp | 2.17% | $1.04 | 30.7% |
| BLK BlackRock Inc | 1.85% | $20.62 | 49.6% |
| AMG Affiliated Managers Group Inc | 0.02% | $0.04 | 0.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does BlackRock pay a dividend?
Yes, BlackRock has been paying dividends for the last 22 years.
When was BLK's last dividend?
BlackRock's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 5, 2025. The dividend amount was $5.21 per share.
How much dividend does BlackRock pay (per share)?
BLK's annualized dividend per share is $20.62.
What is BlackRock's dividend yield?
Currently BlackRock's dividend yield is 1.85%.
How often does BlackRock pay dividends?
BlackRock pays dividends quarterly.
What is BlackRock's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of BlackRock is 49.6%.
Does BlackRock pay a good dividend?
BlackRock's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.