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BlackRock Health Sciences Trust(NYSE) BME

Market Cap$570.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)+889%
5 Year+27%
1 Year+33%
1 Month+5%
$44.13
-0.36%
-0.16Today
After hours$44.12-$0.01 (-0.02%)
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 44.142026-08-14
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.66%USD 43.852026-08-07
1 month+5.04%USD 42.022026-07-15
3 month+16.28%USD 37.962026-05-15
Year to date+12.91%USD 39.092025-12-31
1 year+33.31%USD 33.112025-08-14
3 year+36.99%USD 32.222023-08-15
5 year+27.27%USD 34.682021-08-13
Since inception+889.28%USD 4.462005-03-29

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$570.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$63.04M

Net Income (TTM)

$100.42M

EPS (TTM)

$5.96

P/E Ratio

7.41

Dividend

$3.41

Beta (Volatility)

0.48 (Low)

Price

$44.13

Volume

20

Open

$44.14

Previous Close

$44.14

Daily Range

$44.03 - $44.26

52-Week Range

$35.95 - $44.99

Estimated Earnings Date

N/A

BME News

No articles available.

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About BlackRock Health Sciences Trust

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund focuses on investing in public equity markets within the health sciences sector, targeting companies involved in medical, dental, optical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology products and services.

Products and Services
  • Invests in health sciences and related sectors
  • Utilizes equity derivatives with an emphasis on option writing
  • Benchmarks performance against the Russell 3000 Healthcare Index
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $22.75 million, showing strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $56.5 million indicates growth potential
  • Dividend yield of 7.39% reflects attractive income opportunities for investors
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for Q4 2025 was $80.53 million, a significant increase
  • Operating income margin improved to 3.54% in the latest quarter
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 7.15, suggesting potential value
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust offers a unique investment opportunity in the health sciences sector, leveraging the expertise of BlackRock, a leading asset management firm. The fund's focus on companies engaged in innovative health solutions positions it well for future growth, especially as the demand for healthcare services continues to rise. Recent financial performance highlights, including a substantial net income and a competitive dividend yield, further enhance its appeal to potential investors. The fund's strategic approach to equity investments and derivatives provides a diversified exposure to the health sciences market, making it a noteworthy consideration for those looking to invest in this dynamic sector.
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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

John M. Perlowski, CPA

Headquarters

Wilmington, NY 10001, US

BME Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

89.28%

Operating Margin

305.20%

Net Income Margin

288.16%

Return on Equity

14.30%

Return on Capital

13.53%

Return on Assets

13.50%

Earnings Yield

13.50%

Dividend Yield

7.72%

Payout Ratio

52.76%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$570.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

12.92M

Volume

20

Avg. Volume

46.06K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$53.82M

Operating Income

$105.02M

EBITDA

$105.03M

Operating Cash Flow

$19.12M

Capital Expenditure

-$3.00

Free Cash Flow

$19.12M

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.92M

Total Debt

$894.33K

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Performance Analysis

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 21,403,690-59.8%
20232023-12-31USD 34,895,72563.0%
20242024-12-31USD 36,328,2794.1%
20252025-12-31USD 36,159,448-0.5%
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-30-102.1%
Q42024-12-319664.0%
Q22025-06-30-89.2%
Q42025-12-31475.0%
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -1.91N/A
20232023-12-31USD 1.44N/A
20242024-12-31USD 1.7723.3%
20252025-12-31USD 5.92234.6%
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-30432.3%
Q42024-12-31-151.5%
Q22025-06-3083.5%
Q42025-12-312325.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

$22.75M

+24.4%

Gross Profit

$19.89M

+30.2%

Gross Margin

87.41%

N/A

Market Cap

$570.47MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$80.53M

+824.9%

EBITDA

$80.55M

+824.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.92M

+920439.5%

Total Debt

$894.33K

+1373.7%

Accounts Receivable

$428.14K

-72.8%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$894.33K

+1373.7%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

13.50%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.30%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$9.45M

-440.1%

Operating Cash Flow

-$9.45M

-440.1%

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Questions About BME

What is the current price of BlackRock Health Sciences Trust?

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is trading at $44.14 per share.

What is the 52-week range for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust?

Over the past 52 weeks, BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has traded between $35.95 and $44.99.

How much debt does BlackRock Health Sciences Trust have?

As of the most recent reporting period, BlackRock Health Sciences Trust reported total debt of $894.33K.

How much cash does BlackRock Health Sciences Trust have on hand?

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust reported $548.00 in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is BlackRock Health Sciences Trust’s dividend yield?

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust currently has a dividend yield of 7.72%.

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