BMEZ Distribution History & Yield
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 217 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 277 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 307 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.1144 | $11.44 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BMEZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.373 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BMEZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 874 | $14,832 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,370 | $74,159 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,740 | $148,318 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.09%. $10,000 in BMEZ would currently pay about $809 a year ($67 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BMEZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.11 | -32.5% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.163 | -1.2% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.165 | -1.2% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.167 | -1.2% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.169 | -1.2% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.171 | -1.7% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.174 | -1.1% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.176 | -0.6% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.177 | -0.6% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.178 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.178 | +0.6% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.177 | +0.6% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.176 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.176 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
BMEZ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
Its share price moved +18.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust
First distribution on our records: Apr 14, 2020. 77 payments tracked.
BMEZ distribution FAQ
When is BMEZ's next ex-distribution date?
BMEZ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1144 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does BMEZ pay distributions?
BMEZ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.11 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BMEZ's distribution yield?
BMEZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.09%, based on $1.373 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.373 per share, is 8.09%.
How much does BMEZ pay per share?
BMEZ pays about $0.1144 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.373 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $137.30 a year.
Has BMEZ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.4% a year (-34.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BMEZ's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BMEZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.09%, you would need about 874 shares of BMEZ (roughly $14,832 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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