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BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR (BST) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BST - US09258G1040

40.76 USD
+0.33 (+0.82%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:16:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, BST scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BST was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. BST scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BST has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BST was profitable.
In the past year BST had a positive cash flow from operations.
BST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years BST reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
BST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.54%
ROE 11.76%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-8.09%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)-8.04%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
BST does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3180.08%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y17.43%
PM growth 5Y-3.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10K -10K 20K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for BST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BST Yearly Shares OutstandingBST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
BST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

BST has an Altman-Z score of 31.84. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
There is no outstanding debt for BST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 31.84
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

BST has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BST has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
BST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BST have decreased strongly by -38.20% in the last year.
BST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.82% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 35.96% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 8.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.2%
EPS 3Y22.37%
EPS 5Y-3.82%
EPS Q2Q%-54.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.06%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
BST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.60, the valuation of BST can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, BST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE N/A
BST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.61
EV/EBITDA N/A
BST Per share dataBST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.73%, which is a nice return.
BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of BST decreases each year by -1.74%.
BST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of BST decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
BST Yearly Dividends per shareBST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

62.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BST. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BST's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP62.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M
BST Dividend Payout.BST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR

NYSE:BST (1/6/2026, 8:16:35 PM)

40.76

+0.33 (+0.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)09-04 2025-09-04
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05
Inst Owners19.5%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)5.22M
Net Income(TTM)166.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.08%
Short Ratio0.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.73%
Yearly Dividend2.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.74%
DP62.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 271.11
P/FCF 13.61
P/OCF 13.61
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.74
EY11.63%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY7.35%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY7.35%
SpS0.15
BVpS40.67
TBVpS40.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number65.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.54%
ROE 11.76%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3180.08%
GM N/A
FCFM 1992.34%
ROA(3y)-8.09%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)-8.04%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y17.43%
PM growth 5Y-3.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 62.65%
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 31.84
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.2%
EPS 3Y22.37%
EPS 5Y-3.82%
EPS Q2Q%-54.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.06%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y316%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.67%
OCF growth 1Y316%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y6.67%

BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR / BST FAQ

What does BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR do?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company went IPO on 2014-10-29. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (the Trust) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide income and total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, approximately 80% of its total assets in equity securities of the United States (U.S.) and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range. The company seeks to pursues this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and also by employing a strategy of writing (selling) call and put options. The Trust invests in various industries, including software, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, information technology (IT) services, financial services, broadline retail, entertainment, and diversified consumer services. The Trust's investment manager is BlackRock Advisors, LLC.


What is the stock price of BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR today?

The current stock price of BST is 40.76 USD. The price increased by 0.82% in the last trading session.


How is the ChartMill rating for BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR?

BST has a ChartMill Technical rating of 4 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.


Which stock exchange lists BST stock?

BST stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange exchange.