ECAT BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust — distribution yield, history & ex-dividend dates
The BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust is a recently established, non-diversified, closed-end managed investment vehicle that currently lacks any operational history. Its primary objective is to deliver overall returns and income, which it aims to achieve through a combination of consistent payouts, immediate profits, and sustained long-term asset appreciation. The fund's corporate headquarters are located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Distribution Snapshot
Key Metrics
Distribution Yield
21.53%
At the Sep 14, 2026 price
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
$3.1730
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
33.5
As of Sep 14, 2026
Our 0-100 house score blending yield quality, payout sustainability (the trailing-twelve-month payout ratio), profitability (TTM return on equity), valuation (TTM price-to-book) and payment reliability, recomputed daily. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
31
As of Sep 14, 2026
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
$13.38 – $16.80
Closes through Sep 11, 2026
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 earnings paid out as dividends over the trailing twelve months (TTM): dividends paid divided by net income across the company's four most recent reported quarters, dated by the latest quarter end. A fiscal-year tag such as FY2025 means only annual figures were available. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earned. It shows n/a for funds and when net income over the period was negative; for REITs and BDCs it is marked EPS-based, since they are judged on FFO/AFFO or net investment income instead.Years Paying
4
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 (FY2025)
0.97
At fiscal year-end, Dec 31, 2025
Price-to-book ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by the latest reported 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)
ECAT's distribution yield rose from 21.27% to 21.53% over the past ~90 days (+0.26 pp). Of that move, -0.72 pp came from changes in the distribution rate and +0.98 pp from the share price ($15.42 on Jun 16, 2026 → $14.74 on Sep 14, 2026). 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 (through Sep 11, 2026), ECAT's current yield is higher than approximately 57% of them. Our stored price history for ECAT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.2644 M | Regular | - | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 |
| $0.2644 M | Regular | - | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| $0.2644 M | Regular | - | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| $0.2688 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| $0.2688 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| $0.2688 M | Regular | Jun 05, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| $0.2733 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| $0.2733 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| $0.2733 M | Regular | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| $0.2770 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| $0.2770 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| $0.2770 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| $0.2785 M | Regular | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| $0.2818 M | Regular | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| $0.2848 M | Regular | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| $0.2876 M | Regular | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| $0.2902 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| $0.2937 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| $0.2966 M | Regular | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| $0.2998 M | Regular | May 01, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| $0.3036 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| $0.3063 M | Regular | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| $0.3070 M | Regular | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| $0.3074 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| $0.3068 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| $0.3050 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| $0.3016 M | Regular | Sep 12, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| $0.3012 M | Regular | Sep 03, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| $0.3003 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| $0.2990 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| $0.2969 M | Regular | May 20, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | May 01, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| $0.1500 M | Regular | Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Dec 05, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Oct 02, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Jul 03, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Jun 01, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | May 01, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Apr 03, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| $0.1250 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Dec 06, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Nov 01, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Oct 03, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Sep 01, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Jul 01, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | - | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | May 02, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Apr 01, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Mar 01, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Jan 03, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| $0.1000 M | Regular | Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENI-UN.TO | Energy Income Fund | 5.02% | 0.0% | 0 yrs | 88 |
| SOR | Source Capital, Inc. | 5.42% | 8.8% | 0 yrs | 87 |
| MXF | The Mexico Fund, Inc. | 6.57% | 16.9% | 4 yrs | 85 |
| FCR-UN.TO | First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust | 4.03% | 0.6% | 1 yr | 84 |
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ECAT dividend — frequently asked questions
Does BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust pay a dividend?
Yes. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $3.17 per share, a yield of approximately 21.53%.
What is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's dividend yield?
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's dividend yield is approximately 21.53%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust pay dividends?
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.
When is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date on record for BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is September 15, 2026. The associated payment is $0.2688 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust paid dividends?
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust has 4 years of dividend payments on record, and has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
Data updated Sep 14, 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.