BlackRock Municipal Dividend and Recent News: Key Insights Before Jul 15, 2025 Ex-Dividend Date

BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) has announced a dividend per share of $0.056 for its upcoming payout. The ex-dividend date is set for Jul 15, 2025, with the announcement having been made on Jul 1, 2025, and the dividend payable date on Jul 31, 2025. This figure is slightly lower than the average dividend per share of $0.064 over the past ten distributions. The most recent dividend prior to this was also $0.056 per share, paid on Jul 1, 2025. BlackRock's dividend type is cash dividend, a term indicating a direct cash payment to shareholders.

Recently, BlackRock announced an update to the distribution payable dates for its municipal closed-end funds, including BYM, highlighting their operational precision. The updated date for July 2025 distributions is Jul 31, 2025, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and timeliness in its financial operations. In addition, BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust’s stock price had a minor gain of 0.191% on Jul 10, 2025, rising from $10.47 to $10.49. This modest increase reflects the market's stable confidence in BYM amidst recent developments. Furthermore, over the past week, discussions have surfaced regarding BlackRock’s holdings and sector breakdown, providing insights into its investment strategies and financial health.

The ex-dividend date for BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (BYM) is Jul 15, 2025. It is crucial for investors to note that this date marks the last opportunity to purchase shares and be eligible for the forthcoming dividend. Any acquisition of shares after this date will not entitle investors to partake in the dividend distribution for the period.