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

Company Overview

BlackRock Income Trust (NYSE: BKT) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company designed to deliver a consistent level of income through a combination of debt and equity securities. The trust seeks to provide current income and potential for capital appreciation by investing primarily in investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, preferred stocks, convertible securities and other income-producing instruments. To manage credit, interest rate and equity risk, the trust may employ hedging strategies, including options, futures and swap agreements, which can help protect the portfolio against adverse market movements.

Since its inception, BlackRock Income Trust has leveraged the global research and risk-management capabilities of BlackRock Advisors, LLC—one of the world’s largest asset managers. The trust offers investors the opportunity to access a broad range of fixed income and equity markets through a single vehicle, potentially simplifying portfolio construction for income-seeking clients. Monthly distributions are paid to shareholders, reflecting income earned from the underlying securities after expenses.

The trust’s portfolio is geographically diversified, with a primary emphasis on U.S. markets while selectively adding exposure to developed international markets when attractive income opportunities arise. This global approach allows the trust to capitalize on relative value differences across sectors and regions, enhancing income potential and spreading risk. Leverage may be used, subject to regulatory limits, to amplify the trust’s investment capacity and to seek incremental yield.

Oversight is provided by an independent board of directors, which ensures that the trust adheres to its investment objectives and governance standards. Portfolio management is led by BlackRock’s Global Fixed Income team, headed by Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder. Supported by a deep bench of credit analysts, traders and risk professionals, the team applies a disciplined, research-driven process to construct and manage the trust’s diversified income portfolio.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.72 to $11.75
• 50-Day Range: $11.35 to $11.75
• 52-Week Range: $11.25 to $12.67
• Volume: 47,505 shs
• Average Volume: 67,847 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.03%
• 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BKT stock has increased by 2.0% and is now trading at $11.7450.

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 market closes 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.

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 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Record date for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/31/2025
• 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: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• 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: 0.47