BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust Declares $0.0973 Distribution; 24% From Net Income, 7.35% Yield
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust paid $0.0973 per share on February 27, 2026, funded 24% by net income and 76% by return of capital. Year-to-date distributions total $0.1946 per share, with 19% from net income and 81% return of capital, reflecting a 7.35% annualized distribution rate on NAV.
1. February Distribution Details
BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust declared a $0.0973 per share distribution on February 27, 2026. The trust estimates that 24% of this distribution was paid from net investment income, while the remaining 76% represented a return of capital.
2. Year-to-Date Distribution Composition
Through February 27 for its current fiscal year, the fund has distributed $0.1946 per share, with 19% sourced from net income and 81% attributed to return of capital, consistent with its managed distribution plan to maintain level payouts.
3. Distribution Rate and Performance
As of January 30, 2026, the fund’s annualized distribution rate stands at 7.35% of NAV, supported by a 5-year average annual total return of 21.32% and a cumulative fiscal year return of 12.71% against cumulative distributions of 0.61% of NAV.