Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.26B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.26B
- EPS (TTM)
- $15.06
- PE Ratio
- 2.41
- PEG Ratio
- 1.30
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $278.31M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $423.37M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $522.97M
- Year Range
- $27.87 - $44.50
- ROA (TTM)
- 35.15%
- ROE (TTM)
- 35.35%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has returned -8.64% so far this year and 22.64% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BST has achieved an annualized return of 16.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
- 1D
- 3.50%
- 1M
- -8.97%
- YTD
- -8.64%
- 6M
- -6.04%
- 1Y
- 22.64%
- 3Y*
- 14.09%
- 5Y*
- 0.29%
- 10Y*
- 16.73%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 2014, BST's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +17.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -17.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BST closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.61% | -1.22% | -8.97% | -8.64% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.26% | -3.05% | -8.87% | 2.09% | 9.85% | 5.40% | 3.00% | 2.33% | 4.77% | 7.19% | -6.52% | 2.64% | 23.65% |
| 2024 | 6.48% | 4.10% | 1.03% | -5.33% | 5.65% | 4.09% | -4.85% | -0.37% | 1.39% | 1.30% | 4.50% | -0.55% | 17.96% |
| 2023 | 17.85% | -4.46% | 3.66% | -2.26% | 6.33% | 4.88% | 2.52% | -3.02% | -6.19% | -1.80% | 11.95% | -0.31% | 30.07% |
| 2022 | -7.88% | -4.59% | 0.20% | -12.47% | 0.17% | -12.54% | 15.20% | -4.97% | -15.61% | 7.33% | 4.26% | -11.57% | -38.28% |
| 2021 | 1.95% | 2.61% | -1.92% | 9.29% | -1.56% | 4.84% | -9.54% | 2.61% | -4.54% | 5.31% | -4.01% | -3.87% | -0.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.10%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2014.
- This stock captured 117.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.62% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This stock generated an annualized alpha of 3.10% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.07 and R² of 0.58, this stock moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.10%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 117.68%
- Downside Capture
- 106.62%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BST ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.03 | 0.90 | +0.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.54 | 1.39 | +0.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.36 | 1.40 | -0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.44 | 6.61 | -2.17 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore BST risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust provided a 11.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.20 | $4.20 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $2.69 | $2.03 | $3.46 | $1.74 | $1.26 | $1.19 | $1.19 |
Dividend yield | 11.56% | 10.36% | 8.21% | 8.91% | 10.57% | 5.38% | 3.85% | 10.52% | 6.41% | 4.80% | 6.69% | 6.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.75 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $1.45 | $4.20 |
| 2024 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| 2023 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| 2022 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| 2021 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $2.69 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a dividend yield of 11.56%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a payout ratio of 47.01%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that BlackRock Science and Technology Trust strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was 47.72%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 747 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Science and Technology Trust drawdown is 12.35%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.72% | Jul 1, 2021 | 326 | Oct 14, 2022 | 747 | Oct 8, 2025 | 1073 |
| -33.94% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 44 | May 20, 2020 | 64 |
| -30.62% | Oct 4, 2018 | 55 | Dec 21, 2018 | 143 | Jul 19, 2019 | 198 |
| -23.95% | Dec 8, 2014 | 298 | Feb 12, 2016 | 126 | Aug 12, 2016 | 424 |
| -16.6% | Feb 16, 2021 | 15 | Mar 8, 2021 | 69 | Jun 15, 2021 | 84 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BST, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BST has a P/E ratio of 2.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BST compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. BST currently has a PEG ratio of 1.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BST relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BST has a P/S ratio of 4.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BST in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BST has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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