BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust announces $0.11 dividend payout
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 15 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Dividend Declaration: BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on December 31.
Record and Ex-Dividend Dates: The dividend is for shareholders of record as of December 22, with the ex-dividend date also on December 22.
Performance Insights: The trust is experiencing a decline in net asset value (NAV) and is underperforming compared to its peers.
Additional Resources: More information is available on BMEZ's dividend scorecard, yield chart, and growth metrics through Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating.
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About BMEZ
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (the Trust) is a closed-end management investment trust. The Trust’s investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the health sciences group of industries and equity derivatives with exposure to the health sciences group of industries. Trust may also invest in companies of any market capitalization located anywhere in the world, including companies located in emerging markets. The Trust focuses on small and mid-sized healthcare companies. The Trust invests in industries, such as biotechnology, life sciences tools and services, pharmaceuticals, diversified financial services, health care technology, and others. The Trust’s investment adviser is BlackRock Advisors, LLC.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
