CII Distribution History & Yield
BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 (in 67 days) | Nov 28, 2026 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 97 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 217 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 277 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 307 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.141 | $14.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CII's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.692 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CII do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 710 | $17,369 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,547 | $86,844 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,093 | $173,688 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.91%. $10,000 in CII would currently pay about $691 a year ($58 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CII distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.506 Special | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | — | $1.833 Special | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.141 | +41.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
CII's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved +9.6% 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 Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc.
BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It also invests through derivatives, with an emphasis on writing call options. The fund was formerly known as Capital & Income Strategies Fund, Inc. BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. was formed on April 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Aug 12, 2004. 184 payments tracked.
CII distribution FAQ
When is CII's next ex-distribution date?
CII'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 $0.141 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does CII pay distributions?
CII pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.141 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is CII's distribution yield?
CII's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 15.88%, based on $3.89 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.49. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.692 per share, is 6.91%.
How much does CII pay per share?
CII pays about $0.141 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.692 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $169.20 a year.
Has CII grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.8% a year (-1.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, CII'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 CII do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.91%, you would need about 710 shares of CII (roughly $17,369 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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