Blackrock Income Trust (BKT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BlackRock Income Trust (NYSE: BKT) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company sponsored by BlackRock, Inc. The fund seeks to provide current income through investments in a broad array of fixed-income securities. Its holdings typically include high-yield corporate bonds, investment-grade corporate debt, government and agency obligations and securitized products such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

The trust employs active portfolio management, aiming to capitalize on credit opportunities across global and domestic markets. By combining fundamental credit research with macroeconomic analysis, the portfolio managers seek to balance yield generation with risk management. The fund may also use selective derivatives strategies to enhance returns and manage interest rate exposure.

Distributions are paid monthly, reflecting the trust’s objective of providing a consistent income stream for shareholders. The portfolio’s income-oriented approach makes it suitable for investors seeking regular cash flows, although it also carries credit and interest rate risk inherent in fixed-income investing.

Launched in 2001, BlackRock Income Trust draws on the resources and research capabilities of BlackRock’s Fixed Income Solutions team. As part of one of the world’s largest asset managers, the trust benefits from global market insights, centralized risk oversight and a dedicated credit analysis platform. The fund is available to individual and institutional investors across North America.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.55 to $11.60
• 50-Day Range: $11.57 to $11.81
• 52-Week Range: $11.25 to $12.60
• Volume: 120,677 shs
• Average Volume: 84,375 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.95%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BKT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BKT shares performed this year?

Blackrock Income Trust's stock was trading at $11.52 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BKT shares have increased by 0.3% and is now trading at $11.56.

When did Blackrock Income Trust's stock split?

Blackrock Income Trust shares reverse split on the morning of Tuesday, October 18th 2022.The 1-3 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, October 18th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Tuesday, October 18th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 33 shares after the split.

Who are Blackrock Income Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Blackrock Income Trust include Raymond James Financial Inc., Guggenheim Capital LLC, Melfa Wealth Management Inc. and Invesco Ltd..
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How do I buy shares of Blackrock Income Trust?

Shares of BKT 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 Income Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Blackrock Income Trust investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), Intel (INTC), YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY), Verizon Communications (VZ), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Walmart (WMT).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/29/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST FUND
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BKT
• CIK: 832327
• Web: www.blackrock.com
• Phone: (800) 882-0052
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: 1988

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.49