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BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in fixed income markets. The fund primarily in long-term investment-grade municipal bonds with a maturity of more than ten years. It is exempt from federal income taxes. BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. was formed on November 29, 1991 and is domiciled in United States.

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Dividend Announcement

BlackRock MuniYield Fund announced a monthly dividend of $0.05 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-01. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-15
BlackRock MuniYield Fund annual dividend for 2024 was $0.53
BlackRock MuniYield Fund annual dividend for 2023 was $0.46
BlackRock MuniYield Fund's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.94%
BlackRock MuniYield Fund's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -16448.45%
BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -9.04% year
BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -7.43% year

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-10-15$0.05monthly2024-11-01
2024-09-16$0.05monthly2024-10-01
2024-08-15$0.05monthly2024-09-03
2024-07-15$0.05monthly2024-08-01
2024-06-14$0.05monthly2024-07-01
2024-05-14$0.05monthly2024-06-03
2024-04-12$0.05monthly2024-05-01
2024-03-14$0.05monthly2024-04-01
2024-02-14$0.05monthly2024-03-01
2024-01-11$0.05monthly2024-02-01
2023-12-14$0.05monthly2023-12-29
2023-11-14$0.04monthly2023-12-01
2023-10-13$0.04monthly2023-11-01
2023-09-14$0.04monthly2023-10-02
2023-08-14$0.04monthly2023-09-01
2023-07-13$0.04monthly2023-07-31
2023-06-14$0.04monthly2023-07-03
2023-05-12$0.04monthly2023-06-01
2023-04-13$0.04monthly2023-05-01
2023-03-14$0.04monthly2023-04-03
2023-02-14$0.04monthly2023-03-01
2023-01-12$0.04monthly2023-02-01
2022-12-15$0.04monthly2022-12-30
2022-11-14$0.04monthly2022-12-01
2022-10-13$0.04monthly2022-11-01
2022-09-14$0.05monthly2022-10-03
2022-08-12$0.05monthly2022-09-01
2022-07-14$0.05monthly2022-08-01
2022-06-14$0.05monthly2022-07-01
2022-05-13$0.05monthly2022-06-01
2022-04-13$0.05monthly2022-05-02
2022-03-14$0.05monthly2022-04-01
2022-02-14$0.05monthly2022-03-01
2022-01-13$0.05monthly2022-02-01
2021-12-16$0.05monthly2021-12-31
2021-11-12$0.05monthly2021-12-01
2021-10-14$0.05monthly2021-11-01
2021-09-14$0.06monthly2021-10-01
2021-08-13$0.06monthly2021-09-01
2021-07-14$0.06monthly2021-08-02
2021-06-14$0.06monthly2021-07-01
2021-05-13$0.06monthly2021-06-01
2021-04-14$0.06monthly2021-05-03
2021-03-12$0.06monthly2021-04-01
2021-02-12$0.06monthly2021-03-01
2021-01-14$0.06monthly2021-02-01
2020-12-14$0.06monthly2020-12-31
2020-11-13$0.06monthly2020-12-01
2020-10-14$0.06monthly2020-11-02
2020-09-14$0.06monthly2020-10-01
2020-08-13$0.06monthly2020-09-01
2020-07-14$0.06monthly2020-08-03
2020-06-12$0.06monthly2020-07-01
2020-05-14$0.06monthly2020-06-01
2020-04-14$0.06monthly2020-05-01
2020-03-13$0.06monthly2020-04-01
2020-02-13$0.06monthly2020-03-02
2020-01-14$0.06monthly2020-02-03
2019-12-13$0.06monthly2019-12-31
2019-11-14$0.06monthly2019-12-02
2019-10-11$0.06monthly2019-11-01
2019-09-13$0.06monthly2019-10-01
2019-08-14$0.06monthly2019-09-03
2019-07-12$0.06monthly2019-08-01
2019-06-13$0.06monthly2019-07-01
2019-05-14$0.06monthly2019-06-03
2019-04-12$0.06monthly2019-05-01
2019-03-14$0.06monthly2019-04-01
2019-02-14$0.06monthly2019-03-01
2019-01-14$0.06monthly2019-02-01
2018-12-12$0.06monthly2018-12-31
2018-11-14$0.06monthly2018-12-03
2018-10-12$0.06monthly2018-11-01
2018-09-13$0.06monthly2018-10-01
2018-08-14$0.06monthly2018-09-04
2018-07-13$0.06monthly2018-08-01
2018-06-14$0.06monthly2018-07-02
2018-05-14$0.06monthly2018-06-01
2018-04-13$0.06monthly2018-05-01
2018-03-14$0.06monthly2018-04-02
2018-02-14$0.07monthly2018-03-01
2018-01-12$0.07monthly2018-02-01
2017-12-11$0.07monthly2017-12-29
2017-11-14$0.07monthly2017-12-01
2017-10-13$0.07monthly2017-11-01
2017-09-14$0.07monthly2017-10-02
2017-08-11$0.07monthly2017-09-01
2017-07-12$0.07monthly2017-08-01
2017-06-13$0.07monthly2017-07-03
2017-05-11$0.07monthly2017-06-01
2017-04-11$0.07monthly2017-05-01
2017-03-13$0.07monthly2017-04-03
2017-02-13$0.07monthly2017-03-01
2017-01-11$0.07monthly2017-02-01
2016-12-08$0.07monthly2016-12-30
2016-11-10$0.07monthly2016-12-01
2016-10-12$0.07monthly2016-11-01
2016-09-13$0.07monthly2016-10-03
2016-08-11$0.07monthly2016-09-01
2016-07-13$0.07monthly2016-08-01
2016-06-13$0.07monthly2016-07-01
2016-05-12$0.08monthly2016-06-01
2016-04-13$0.08monthly2016-05-02
2016-03-11$0.08monthly2016-04-01
2016-02-11$0.08monthly2016-03-01
2016-01-13$0.08monthly2016-02-01
2015-12-10$0.09monthly2015-12-31
2015-11-12$0.08monthly2015-12-01
2015-10-13$0.08monthly2015-11-02
2015-09-11$0.08monthly2015-10-01
2015-08-12$0.08monthly2015-09-01
2015-07-13$0.08monthly2015-08-03
2015-06-11$0.08monthly2015-07-01
2015-05-13$0.08monthly2015-06-01
2015-04-13$0.08monthly2015-05-01
2015-03-11$0.08monthly2015-04-01
2015-02-11$0.08monthly2015-03-02
2015-01-13$0.08monthly2015-02-02
2014-12-10$0.08monthly2014-12-31
2014-11-12$0.08monthly2014-12-01
2014-10-10$0.08monthly2014-11-03
2014-09-11$0.08monthly2014-10-01
2014-08-13$0.08monthly2014-09-02
2014-07-11$0.08monthly2014-08-01
2014-06-12$0.08monthly2014-07-01
2014-05-13$0.08monthly2014-06-02
2014-04-11$0.08monthly2014-05-01
2014-03-12$0.08monthly2014-04-01
2014-02-12$0.08monthly2014-03-03
2014-01-13$0.08monthly2014-02-03
2013-12-11$0.08monthly2013-12-31
2013-11-13$0.08monthly2013-12-02
2013-10-11$0.08monthly2013-11-01
2013-09-12$0.08monthly2013-10-01
2013-08-13$0.08monthly2013-09-03
2013-07-11$0.08monthly2013-08-01
2013-06-12$0.08monthly2013-07-01
2013-05-13$0.08monthly2013-06-03
2013-04-11$0.08monthly2013-05-01
2013-03-13$0.08monthly2013-04-01
2013-02-13$0.08monthly2013-03-01
2013-01-11$0.08monthly2013-02-01

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Dividend per year

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Dividend growth

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Dividend Yield

BlackRock MuniYield Fund current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.94%. Interested in purchasing BlackRock MuniYield Fund stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-7103.24
PEG ratio45.30
P/B ratio0.94
ROE-0.01%
Payout ratio-16448.45%
Current ratio0.30
Quick ratio0.30
Cash Ratio0.00

BlackRock MuniYield Fund Dividend FAQ

How much is the next BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund's board of directors will review the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the next BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend. The next BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend will be released in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, or December.
When is BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend paid?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund pays dividends on a monthly basis. The specific dates may vary each year but are generally around January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. However, please note that the exact timing and amount can vary, and companies may also decide to change their dividend policy based on their financial health and other considerations.
What dividend does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay?
The specific amount of BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend can vary from quarter to quarter and year to year, based on a variety of factors including the company's financial performance, the global economic situation, and the decisions of its board of directors. In the above table you can find BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend history.
Does BlackRock MuniYield Fund stock pay dividends?
Yes, BlackRock MuniYield Fund does pay dividends to its shareholders. However, the specific amount and frequency of these dividends can vary based on a variety of factors, including the company's financial performance, the global economic situation, and the decisions of its board of directors. In the above table you can find BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend history.
How much dividend does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund paid $0.527 in 2024, $0.462 in 2023, $0.591 in 2022, $0.666 in 2021, and $0.672 in 2020.
How often does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay dividends?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund typically pays dividends on a monthly basis. This means that dividends are usually distributed 12 times a year. The specific payout dates may vary each year but generally fall around January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
What is BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for BlackRock MuniYield Fund is 4.94%. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the price of the stock. Both of these numbers can fluctuate daily due to changes in the stock price and any updates to the dividend payment. Use the dividend calculator on this page to calculate BlackRock MuniYield Fund's exact dividend yield.
When does BlackRock MuniYield Fund go ex dividend?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund's ex-dividend date for the latest dividend was on 2024-10-15. BlackRock MuniYield Fund typically goes ex-dividend a few weeks before the payment date. The specific dates can vary each year and for each dividend payment.
When is the next BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend paid?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund pays dividends on a monthly basis, typically around January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, or December, but the exact dates can vary each year.
Will BlackRock MuniYield Fund increase its dividend?
Decisions about dividend payments are made by the company's board of directors and are based on a variety of factors. To understand whether BlackRock MuniYield Fund will increase its dividend, it's beneficial to look at the company's earnings, financial health, future business prospects, and the overall economic environment.
How much is BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend per share?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund paid $0.527 per share in 2024 and $0.462 per share in 2023. The amount of dividend per share that BlackRock MuniYield Fund pays can vary each quarter based on a range of factors including the company's earnings, financial health, and decisions made by its board of directors.
Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund a dividend aristocrat?
No, the term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund a dividend king?
No, a "Dividend King" is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund a dividend stock?
Yes, BlackRock MuniYield Fund is considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund a good dividend stock?
Whether BlackRock MuniYield Fund is a good dividend stock depends on several factors and can vary depending on individual investment goals, risk tolerance, and the overall market conditions. BlackRock MuniYield Fund has a history of paying regular dividends, which can make it attractive to income-focused investors.

Other factors to consider when evaluating BlackRock MuniYield Fund as a dividend stock include its dividend yield, dividend growth, payout ratio, and the sustainability of its dividend payments given its earnings and cash flow. These factors can provide insight into the company's ability to maintain or increase its dividend in the future.
Does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay dividends monthly?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund typically pays dividends on a monthly basis.
Does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay dividends quarterly?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund currently pays dividends on a monthly basis.
Has BlackRock MuniYield Fund ever paid a dividend?
Yes, BlackRock MuniYield Fund has a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. BlackRock MuniYield Fund is known for its dividend payments, which have made it an attractive investment for income-focused investors.
How to buy BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend stocks?
To buy BlackRock MuniYield Fund you need a brokerage account. Open an account with a reputable brokerage firm that offers access to the stock market. Consider factors such as fees, account minimums, and the availability of dividend reinvestment programs (DRIPs) if you wish to reinvest your dividends automatically.

Place an order: Use the brokerage's trading platform to place an order to buy BlackRock MuniYield Fund stock.

Remember that buying stocks involves risk, and it's important to carefully consider your investment goals, risk tolerance, and conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions.
When does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay dividends 2024?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund pays dividends on a monthly basis. 2024 dividend payments are in 2024-11-01. However, please note that the exact timing and amount can vary, and companies may also decide to change their dividend policy based on their financial health and other considerations.
Will BlackRock MuniYield Fund increase its dividend in 2024?
Decisions regarding BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend increases are typically made by a company's board of directors based on various factors, including financial performance, cash flow, investment needs, and market conditions. For an up-to-date BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend overview you can look into the above table of dividend history.
How BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend works?
The BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend works by distributing a portion of the company's profits to its shareholders on a per-share basis. Here's a general overview of how BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend process works:

1. Determination of Dividend: BlackRock MuniYield Fund's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.

2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, BlackRock MuniYield Fund publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.

3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.

4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BlackRock MuniYield Fund distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.

5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from BlackRock MuniYield Fund are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
How are BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividends paid?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividends are typically paid in cash directly to eligible shareholders. The payment process involves the following steps:

1. Record Date: BlackRock MuniYield Fund sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.

2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BlackRock MuniYield Fund distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.

3. Currency: BlackRock MuniYield Fund declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
How many times does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay dividends?
BlackRock MuniYield Fund typically pays dividends on a monthly basis. The specific payment dates can vary each year and are usually announced when the company releases its financial results for each quarter.
What months does BlackRock MuniYield Fund pay dividends?
The general pattern is that BlackRock MuniYield Fund pays dividends around January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. However, the exact payment dates can vary each year and are typically announced when the company releases its financial results for each quarter.
Is BlackRock MuniYield Fund dividend safe?
The safety of BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend is subject to various factors and cannot be determined with certainty. It is influenced by the company's financial performance, cash flow, and the overall economic and industry conditions.

To assess the safety of BlackRock MuniYield Fund's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.

It is recommended to review BlackRock MuniYield Fund's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.