BlackRock (BLK) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderBlackRock (BLK) has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years and currently yields 2.03%. The most recent dividend was $5.7300/share on Mar 24, 2026, paid Quarterly.
BLK
Current Yield
2.03%
TTM Dividend/Share
$21.36
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
53.6%
Consecutive Growth Years
17 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.16%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.49%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
9.10%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.5%
FCF payout ratio
29.0%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.5x
Interest coverage
12.47x
ROIC (TTM)
9.7%
Dividend Safety Score
8 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 53.6%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($22.90) covers dividend/share ($21.36).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
17 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 29.0%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (7.5%) ≤ EPS growth (10.1%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Dividend
- $5.7300
- Adj. dividend
- $5.7300
Ex-date Dec 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $5.2100
- Adj. dividend
- $5.2100
Ex-date Sep 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $5.2100
- Adj. dividend
- $5.2100
Ex-date Jun 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $5.2100
- Adj. dividend
- $5.2100
Ex-date Mar 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 24, 2025
- Dividend
- $5.2100
- Adj. dividend
- $5.2100
Ex-date Dec 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $5.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.1000
Ex-date Sep 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $5.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.1000
Ex-date Jun 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 24, 2024
- Dividend
- $5.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.1000
Ex-date Mar 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 22, 2024
- Dividend
- $5.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.1000
Ex-date Dec 6, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 22, 2023
- Dividend
- $5.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.0000
Ex-date Sep 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 22, 2023
- Dividend
- $5.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.0000
Ex-date Jun 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Jun 23, 2023
- Dividend
- $5.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.0000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $5.7300 | $5.7300 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $5.2100 | $5.2100 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $5.2100 | $5.2100 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $5.2100 | $5.2100 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $5.2100 | $5.2100 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $5.1000 | $5.1000 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $5.1000 | $5.1000 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $5.1000 | $5.1000 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $5.1000 | $5.1000 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $5.0000 | $5.0000 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $5.0000 | $5.0000 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | $5.0000 | $5.0000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
BlackRock has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 17 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20.8400 | — | — |
| 2025 | $20.4000 | $20.8400 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $20.0000 | $20.4000 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $19.5200 | $20.0000 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $16.5200 | $19.5200 | +18.2% |
| 2021 | $14.5200 | $16.5200 | +13.8% |
| 2020 | $13.2000 | $14.5200 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | $12.0200 | $13.2000 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | $10.0000 | $12.0200 | +20.2% |
| 2017 | $9.1600 | $10.0000 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | $8.7200 | $9.1600 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | $7.7200 | $8.7200 | +13.0% |
| 2014 | $6.7200 | $7.7200 | +14.9% |
| 2013 | $6.0000 | $6.7200 | +12.0% |
| 2012 | $5.5000 | $6.0000 | +9.1% |
| 2011 | $4.0000 | $5.5000 | +37.5% |
| 2010 | $3.1200 | $4.0000 | +28.2% |
| 2009 | $3.1200 | $3.1200 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $2.6800 | $3.1200 | +16.4% |
| 2007 | $1.6800 | $2.6800 | +59.5% |
| 2006 | $1.2000 | $1.6800 | +40.0% |
| 2005 | $1.0000 | $1.2000 | +20.0% |
| 2004 | — | $1.0000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for BlackRock (BLK) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$2.51B
YoY change
+7.9%
5Y CAGR
+8.2%
Peak year (2025)
$3.35B
Latest annual
$3.35B
Cash dividends paid over time for BlackRock (BLK)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for BlackRock (BLK)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.35B | +7.9% | +$246.00M | ||
| 2024 | $3.10B | +2.2% | +$66.00M | ||
| 2023 | $3.04B | +1.5% | +$45.00M | ||
| 2022 | $2.99B | +17.4% | +$443.00M | ||
| 2021 | $2.55B | +12.7% | +$287.00M | ||
| 2020 | $2.26B | +7.8% | +$164.00M | ||
| 2019 | $2.10B | +6.5% | +$128.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.97B | +18.4% | +$306.00M | ||
| 2017 | $1.66B | +7.6% | +$117.00M | ||
| 2016 | $1.54B | +4.7% | +$69.00M | ||
| 2015 | $1.48B | +10.3% | +$138.00M | ||
| 2014 | $1.34B | +14.6% | +$170.00M | ||
| 2013 | $1.17B | +10.2% | +$108.00M | ||
| 2012 | $1.06B | +4.5% | +$46.00M | ||
| 2011 | $1.01B | +30.7% | +$238.00M | ||
| 2010 | $776.00M | +83.9% | +$354.00M | ||
| 2009 | $422.00M | +0.7% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2008 | $419.00M | +18.5% | +$65.54M | ||
| 2007 | $353.46M | +160.5% | +$217.80M | ||
| 2006 | $135.66M | +77.1% | +$59.06M | ||
| 2005 | $76.61M | +20.3% | +$12.95M | ||
| 2004 | $63.66M | +148.5% | +$38.05M | ||
| 2003 | $25.61M | — | +$25.61M | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | -100.0% | -$12.30M | ||
| 1998 | $12.30M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, BlackRock (BLK) reported dividends paid of $3.35B – grew 7.9% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, BlackRock dividends paid compounded at +8.2% per year, sustaining 23 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $3.35B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1999.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, BlackRock (BLK) ranks 7th; the peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
BlackRock Dividends Paid 2025: $3.35B
BlackRock dividends paid in 2025 was $3.35B, grew 7.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
BlackRock Dividends Paid 2024: $3.10B
BlackRock dividends paid in 2024 was $3.10B, edged up 2.2% from 2023.
BlackRock Dividends Paid 2023: $3.04B
BlackRock dividends paid in 2023 was $3.04B, edged up 1.5% from 2022.
BlackRock Dividends Paid 2022: $2.99B
BlackRock dividends paid in 2022 was $2.99B, grew 17.4% from 2021.
BlackRock Dividends Paid 2021: $2.55B
BlackRock dividends paid in 2021 was $2.55B.
See more financial history for BlackRock (BLK).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as BlackRock, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does BlackRock pay dividends?
Yes, BlackRock (BLK) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $21.36 per share annually, yielding 2.03%.
What is BlackRock's dividend yield?
BlackRock (BLK) has a current dividend yield of 2.03%.
Is BlackRock's dividend safe?
BlackRock (BLK) passes 8 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has BlackRock increased its dividend?
BlackRock (BLK) has 17 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is BlackRock's dividend payout ratio?
BlackRock (BLK) has a dividend payout ratio of 53.6%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is BlackRock's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for BlackRock (BLK) is $2.51B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has BlackRock dividends paid changed year-over-year?
BlackRock (BLK) dividends paid changed +7.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of BlackRock dividends paid?
BlackRock (BLK) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +8.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did BlackRock dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
BlackRock dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.35B in 2025.
What was BlackRock dividends paid in 2024?
BlackRock (BLK) dividends paid in 2024 was $3.10B.
What was BlackRock dividends paid in 2025?
BlackRock (BLK) dividends paid in 2025 was $3.35B.
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