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BME dividend safety score
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust · Financial Services
BME scores 60/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) has a high dividend yield of 7.96%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 60 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate. It has grown its dividend for 1 year in a row and has not cut it in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #51 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 12, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the BME score
BME dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.15 | +20.7% |
| 2024 | $2.61 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How BME compares
| BME | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 60 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 7.96% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming BME dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 12, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| ~Dec 12, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| ~Jan 11, 2027 | $0.2621 |
| ~Feb 10, 2027 | $0.2621 |
Estimates based on BME's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would BME pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $80 | $7 |
| $10,000 | $796 | $66 |
| $50,000 | $3,978 | $331 |
| $100,000 | $7,956 | $663 |
To earn $1,000 a month from BME at today's yield you would need about $150,839 invested, roughly 3,815 shares.
Based on the current yield of 7.96%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent BME dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.2621 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2621 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2621 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.2621 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2621 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2621 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.2621 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
BME dividend FAQ
Is the BME dividend safe?
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a dividend safety score of 60 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the BME dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for BME is about 7.96%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does BME pay dividends?
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in BME earn in dividends?
At a yield of 7.96%, $10,000 invested in BME would pay about $796 a year, or roughly $66 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next BME ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for BME is expected around November 12, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.