Highlights
- Market Cap
- $634.83M
- Enterprise Value
- $634.74M
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.95
- PE Ratio
- 4.43
- PEG Ratio
- 0.13
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $148.86M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $118.00M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $139.18M
- Year Range
- $20.27 - $30.80
- ROA (TTM)
- 23.51%
- ROE (TTM)
- 23.54%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has returned 4.23% so far this year and 29.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BUI has returned 11.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust
- 1D
- 2.01%
- 1M
- -13.33%
- YTD
- 4.23%
- 6M
- 8.05%
- 1Y
- 29.10%
- 3Y*
- 11.67%
- 5Y*
- 8.28%
- 10Y*
- 11.44%
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 Nov 23, 2011, BUI's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BUI closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -23.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.68% | 11.68% | -13.33% | 4.23% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | -2.68% | 0.56% | 3.64% | 4.19% | 7.21% | 2.86% | 4.17% | -3.69% | 1.63% | 0.25% | 1.76% | 21.79% |
| 2024 | -2.91% | -0.33% | 3.90% | -0.12% | 5.50% | -0.93% | 4.07% | 2.47% | 6.79% | -5.65% | 2.85% | -1.19% | 14.62% |
| 2023 | 7.66% | 0.98% | 7.94% | -2.45% | -5.60% | 1.40% | 5.69% | -7.87% | -6.05% | -1.94% | 5.48% | 8.32% | 12.29% |
| 2022 | -5.80% | -3.65% | 6.73% | -6.57% | -4.06% | -2.34% | 5.50% | 2.91% | -14.20% | 1.54% | 10.21% | -5.84% | -16.77% |
| 2021 | 3.74% | -1.59% | -0.16% | 4.97% | 3.18% | -4.16% | -0.39% | 5.07% | -5.45% | 4.49% | -2.77% | 5.76% | 12.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.31%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 25, 2011.
- This stock participated in 76.74% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.38% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.25 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R² of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.31%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 70.38%
- Downside Capture
- 76.74%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUI ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BUI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.64 | 0.90 | +0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.17 | 1.39 | +0.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 1.40 | +0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.41 | 6.61 | +0.80 |
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 BUI 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust provided a 10.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.67 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.67 | $2.67 | $1.47 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 |
Dividend yield | 10.12% | 10.39% | 6.26% | 6.65% | 6.99% | 5.45% | 5.80% | 6.51% | 7.35% | 6.72% | 7.89% | 8.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.41 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.17 | $2.67 |
| 2024 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $1.47 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.45 |
| 2022 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.45 |
| 2021 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.45 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has a dividend yield of 10.12%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has a payout ratio of 65.50%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust was 46.49%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 145 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust drawdown is 13.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.49% | Oct 1, 2019 | 117 | Mar 18, 2020 | 145 | Oct 13, 2020 | 262 |
| -27.41% | Nov 16, 2021 | 230 | Oct 14, 2022 | 469 | Aug 28, 2024 | 699 |
| -21.97% | Jan 30, 2015 | 245 | Jan 20, 2016 | 88 | May 25, 2016 | 333 |
| -15.68% | Mar 5, 2026 | 13 | Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -13.67% | Oct 1, 2024 | 130 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 153 |
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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities 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 BUI, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BUI has a P/E ratio of 4.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BUI compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. BUI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BUI relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BUI has a P/S ratio of 4.1. 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 BUI in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BUI has a P/B value of 1.1. 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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