BCAT BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust — distribution yield, history & ex-dividend dates
The BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (BCAT) is a recently established, closed-end investment management company. As a non-diversified entity, it currently operates without a prior operational track record. Its primary goal is to achieve a blend of total return and income for investors, which it aims to do by generating immediate income streams, realizing short-term profits, and fostering long-term capital growth. The Trust's main office is situated in Wilmington, Delaware.
Distribution Snapshot
Key Metrics
Distribution Yield
20.28%
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Distribution
$3.0014
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
M Monthly
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
31.7
Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
28
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$13.84 – $16.19
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio
n/a
The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.Years Paying
5
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book
0.94
Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Distribution Growth
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
BCAT's distribution yield rose from 19.70% to 20.28% over the past ~90 days (+0.58 pp). Of that move, -0.63 pp came from changes in the distribution rate and +1.21 pp from the share price ($15.71 → $14.80). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 335 daily observations over the past 16 months, BCAT's current yield is higher than approximately 27% of them. Our stored price history for BCAT covers the past 16 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Distribution History
Distribution Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.2501 M | Regular | - | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 |
| $0.2501 M | Regular | - | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| $0.2501 M | Regular | Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| $0.2542 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| $0.2542 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| $0.2542 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| $0.2579 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| $0.2579 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| $0.2579 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| $0.2607 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| $0.2607 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| $0.2607 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| $0.2620 M | Regular | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| $0.2649 M | Regular | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| $0.2675 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| $0.2699 M | Regular | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| $0.2723 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| $0.2755 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| $0.2782 M | Regular | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| $0.2813 M | Regular | May 01, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| $0.2848 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| $0.2872 M | Regular | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| $0.2882 M | Regular | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| $0.2891 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| $0.2892 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| $0.2885 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| $0.2871 M | Regular | Sep 12, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| $0.2870 M | Regular | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| $0.2870 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| $0.2865 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| $0.2854 M | Regular | May 20, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | May 01, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Dec 05, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Oct 02, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Jul 03, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | May 01, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Apr 03, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| $0.1275 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| $0.1270 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| $0.1041 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Oct 03, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | May 02, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Aug 02, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | May 03, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Jan 04, 2021 | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| $0.1040 M | Regular | Dec 04, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Peer Comparison
Selected closed-end fund distribution payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADKT | The Adirondack Trust Company | 4.61% | 11.3% | 5 yrs | 81 |
| FCR-UN.TO | First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust | 4.03% | 0.6% | 1 yr | 79 |
| SOR | Source Capital, Inc. | 5.42% | 8.8% | 0 yrs | 78 |
| STEW | SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. | 4.36% | 10.1% | 4 yrs | 78 |
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BCAT dividend — frequently asked questions
Does BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust pay a dividend?
Yes. BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (BCAT) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $3.00 per share, a yield of approximately 20.28%.
What is BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's dividend yield?
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's dividend yield is approximately 20.28%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust pay dividends?
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.
When is BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date on record for BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust is September 15, 2026. The associated payment is $0.2542 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust paid dividends?
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust has 5 years of dividend payments on record, and has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.