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BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund(NYSE) DSU

Market Cap$572.21MMarket 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 (1998)+389%
5 Year+29%
1 Year-6%
1 Month-4%
$8.92
-0.89%
-0.08Today
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 8.922026-10-01
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.11%USD 8.912026-09-24
1 month-4.28%USD 9.322026-09-01
3 month-5.21%USD 9.412026-07-02
Year to date-4%USD 9.292025-12-31
1 year-5.55%USD 9.442025-10-01
3 year+23.02%USD 7.252023-10-02
5 year+28.74%USD 6.932021-10-01
Since inception+389.12%USD 1.821998-03-30

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$572.21MMarket 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)

$81.09M

Net Income (TTM)

$53.68M

EPS (TTM)

$0.44

P/E Ratio

20.08

Dividend

$1.18

Beta (Volatility)

0.34 (Low)

Price

$8.92

Volume

0.864

Open

$8.98

Previous Close

$8.92

Daily Range

$8.83 - $9.00

52-Week Range

$8.83 - $10.61

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 5, 2026

DSU News

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About BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income investments, primarily within U.S. markets. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the fund aims to build a diverse portfolio of corporate debt instruments, including lower-rated securities.

Products and Services
  • Investment in U.S. fixed-income markets
  • Diverse portfolio of corporate debt instruments
  • Focus on lower-rated and unrated debt securities
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of $21.63 million in Q2 2026 indicates strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin of 66.2% reflects effective cost management
  • Dividend yield of 13.3% suggests attractive returns for income-focused investors
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization of approximately $560.72 million
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.64 indicates potential undervaluation
  • Quarterly revenue growth of 12.5% compared to previous quarter
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. offers a compelling investment opportunity for those interested in fixed-income markets. The fund's focus on lower-rated corporate debt can provide higher yields, appealing to income-seeking investors. Recent financial performance highlights, including a strong revenue figure and impressive net income margin, underscore the fund's operational efficiency. The attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal, making it a noteworthy consideration for potential investors looking for income-generating assets.
AI Generated • Sep 25, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

CEO

John M. Perlowski

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10001, US

DSU Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

83.62%

Operating Margin

78.11%

Net Income Margin

66.20%

Return on Equity

8.73%

Return on Capital

5.96%

Return on Assets

7.00%

Earnings Yield

4.98%

Dividend Yield

13.28%

Payout Ratio

1.94%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$572.21MMarket 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

64.15M

Volume

0.864

Avg. Volume

314.10K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$67.80M

Operating Income

$63.33M

EBITDA

$50.97M

Operating Cash Flow

$47.60M

Capital Expenditure

$5.00

Free Cash Flow

$47.60M

Cash & ST Invst.

$9.73M

Total Debt

$110.00M

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Performance Analysis

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 33,734,508-22.9%
20232023-12-31USD 49,668,20447.2%
20242024-12-31USD 39,701,394-20.1%
20252025-12-31USD 45,976,18515.8%
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3070.8%
Q32025-09-30-37.8%
Q42025-12-3180.3%
Q22026-06-30N/A
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.42N/A
20232023-12-31USD 1.49N/A
20242024-12-31USD 0.92-38.4%
20252025-12-31USD 0.69-25.0%
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30106.7%
Q32025-09-30-45.2%
Q42025-12-31123.5%
Q22026-06-30N/A

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$21.63M

+70.5%

Gross Profit

$19.36M

+52.6%

Gross Margin

89.51%

N/A

Market Cap

$572.21MMarket 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

$4.17M

-51.2%

EBITDA

$6.61M

-43.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$9.73M

+3470.5%

Total Debt

$110.00M

-8.3%

Accounts Receivable

$13.34M

-12.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$110.00M

-8.3%

Return on Assets

7.00%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.65%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$19.37M

+230.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$19.37M

+230.2%

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Questions About DSU

What is the current price of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund is trading at $8.92 per share.

What is the 52-week range for BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has traded between $8.83 and $10.61.

How much debt does BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund reported total debt of $113.01M.

How much cash does BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund have on hand?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund reported $2.29M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund’s dividend yield?

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund currently has a dividend yield of 13.28%.

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