BlackRock Income Trust (BKT) News Today

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 36,900 shares, an increase of 20.6% from the August 15th total of 30,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 58,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT) declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, September 16th will be given a dividend of 0.0882 per share on Monday, September 30th. This represents a $1.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.53%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 16th.

Raymond James & Associates raised its stake in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 39.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 395,569 shares of the company's sto

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BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 64,000 shares, a growth of 5.4% from the June 15th total of 60,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 65,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.0 days.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 76,900 shares, a growth of 148.1% from the May 15th total of 31,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 67,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 31,000 shares, a decrease of 13.4% from the April 30th total of 35,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 66,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 105,479 shares of the company

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, May 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be given a dividend of 0.0882 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a $1.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 14th.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 6.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,282,440 shares of the

International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 105,479 shares of the compan

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. raised its position in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 24.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 476,555 shares of the comp

Virtus ETF Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 57,476 shares of the company's sto

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its holdings in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 8.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,205,748 shares of the compa

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 202,300 shares, an increase of 196.2% from the December 15th total of 68,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 78,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT) declared a dividend on Thursday, January 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 12th will be paid a dividend of 0.0882 per share on Wednesday, January 31st. This represents a dividend yield of 8.68%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 90,700 shares, a growth of 19.3% from the November 15th total of 76,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 64,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.4 days.

Level Four Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 16,360 shares of the company's stock, valued at app

HNP Capital LLC trimmed its holdings in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 33.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 206,220 shares of the company's stock after selling 102,340 shares durin

Relative Value Partners Group LLC cut its holdings in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 14.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 183,445 shares of the company's stock after selling 30,121 shares during t

Guggenheim Capital LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 21.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 146,140 shares of the company's sto

Raymond James & Associates boosted its position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 12.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 182,854 shares of t

GraniteShares Advisors LLC bought a new position in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 112,807 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lifted its position in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Free Report) by 61.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 424,857 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an addi

Transform Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Rating) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 47,510 shares of the company's st

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Rating) was the target of a large growth in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 42,300 shares, a growth of 54.4% from the May 15th total of 27,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 61,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.7 days.

UBS Group AG trimmed its stake in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Rating) by 77.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 147,638 shares of the company's stock after selling 5

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC trimmed its position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Rating) by 71.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,559 shares of

Raymond James & Associates decreased its position in shares of BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Rating) by 74.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 162,340 shares of the comp

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC cut its holdings in BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE:BKT - Get Rating) by 64.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,063 shares of the company's stock after selling 28,852 sh