BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (BFK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: BFK) is a closed-end investment company managed by BlackRock Advisors. The trust seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax through investments primarily in investment-grade municipal securities. As a publicly traded vehicle, BFK offers investors a convenient way to access a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds within a single fund structure.

The trust’s portfolio is composed mainly of state and local government obligations, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and other municipal debt instruments. By focusing on investment-grade issues, the fund aims to balance income generation with credit quality considerations. BFK may employ leverage through borrowings or preferred shares to enhance income potential, subject to the limits set forth in its investment guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Since its launch in the mid-2000s, BlackRock Municipal Income Trust has remained anchored in the U.S. municipal bond market. The fund’s geographic exposure spans a broad range of states and municipalities, allowing it to capture opportunities across diverse regions and sectors of the public finance market. Through ongoing credit analysis and portfolio monitoring, the management team seeks to identify attractive yields while mitigating default risk.

The trust is overseen by a team of fixed-income professionals at BlackRock, leveraging the firm’s global research capabilities and risk-management infrastructure. While the fund does not target capital appreciation, its primary objective is to deliver a steady stream of federally tax-exempt income to investors. BFK’s structure and management approach make it a potential option for income-focused portfolios seeking municipal bond exposure.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.10 to $10.17
• 50-Day Range: $9.46 to $10.17
• 52-Week Range: $8.83 to $10.72
• Volume: 36,846 shs
• Average Volume: 103,348 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 3.46%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BFK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BFK shares performed this year?

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust's stock was trading at $9.86 at the start of the year. Since then, BFK stock has increased by 2.6% and is now trading at $10.12.

Who are BlackRock Municipal Income Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of BlackRock Municipal Income Trust include Karpus Management Inc., Mackay Shields LLC, Guggenheim Capital LLC and Advisors Asset Management Inc..
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How do I buy shares of BlackRock Municipal Income Trust?

Shares of BFK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BlackRock Municipal Income Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BlackRock Municipal Income Trust investors own include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund (NZF), Realty Income (O), ONEOK (OKE) and Walmart (WMT).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 9/2 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/2 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/02/2025
• Today: 9/15/2025
• Record date for 10/1 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/01/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BFK
• CIK: 1137393
• Web: www.blackrock.com
• Phone: (800) 882-0052
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,600
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

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• Pretax Margin: N/A
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Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $8.68 million
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
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• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A