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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust's next dividend of 2.225p per share goes ex-dividend on 30 Jul 2026 and is paid on 03 Sep 2026. BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust pays its dividend quarterly. Every date below is taken from the company's own regulatory filings.

Data updated 24 Jul 2026

Recent dividends

Dividend per share, as declared, since 2021. Outlined bars are declared but not yet paid. Hover a bar for its value; the table below is the full record, each row linked to its source filing.
DividendAmountEx-dividendRecordPaymentSource
Quarterly dividend28.5 p09 Apr 202610 Apr 202608 May 2026Filing ↗
Interim dividend · quarterly16 p06 Nov 202507 Nov 202510 Dec 2025Filing ↗
Final dividend · quarterly28.5 p15 May 202516 May 202526 Jun 2025Filing ↗
Interim dividend · quarterly15.5 p31 Oct 202401 Nov 202404 Dec 2024Filing ↗
Final dividend · quarterly27 p23 May 202424 May 202427 Jun 2024Filing ↗
Interim dividend · quarterly15 p02 Nov 202303 Nov 202304 Dec 2023Filing ↗
Final dividend · quarterly25.5 p18 May 202319 May 202327 Jun 2023Filing ↗
Interim dividend · quarterly14.5 p10 Nov 202211 Nov 202209 Dec 2022Filing ↗
Final dividend · quarterly22 p12 May 202213 May 202217 Jun 2022Filing ↗
Interim dividend · quarterly13 p11 Nov 202112 Nov 202102 Dec 2021Filing ↗

Questions about BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust dividends

When is BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust's next dividend?

For BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust's next declared dividend, the shares go ex-dividend on 30 Jul 2026, the record date is 31 Jul 2026, payment follows on 03 Sep 2026. You need to hold the shares before the ex-dividend date to be entitled to this payment.

How often does BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust pay dividends?

Based on its filing history, BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust pays its dividend quarterly. Dates can move year to year, so always check the specific dividend's timetable above.

What was BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust's most recent dividend?

The most recent dividend recorded for BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust was 28.5p per share (quarterly), paid on 08 May 2026. Every figure is taken directly from the company's own announcement and links back to it.

What is BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust's ex-dividend date?

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust's next ex-dividend date is 30 Jul 2026. Buy the shares on or after this date and you are not entitled to that dividend — the seller keeps it.

Does BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust offer a scrip dividend alternative?

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust has offered a scrip alternative on recent dividends, letting shareholders take new shares instead of cash. Where it applies, it is noted on the dividend concerned; the election terms are in the linked filing.

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Every date and amount above is extracted from BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust’s own announcement, filed under UK listing rules, and links back to it. This is general information, not investment advice — always confirm against the issuer’s announcement before acting. Figures are shown in the currency the company declared; a sterling equivalent appears only when the company itself stated one.

New to these dates? See ex-dividend dates explained and record date vs payment date.