March 6, 2025

Ron Finklestien

BlackRock: A Leading Socially Responsible Dividend Stock Offering 2.1% Yield (BLK)

BlackRock Inc: Recognized as a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock

BlackRock Inc (Symbol: BLK) has earned recognition as a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel. This distinction signals strong performance in ”DividendRank” metrics, highlighted by a solid 2.1% yield. The company has also received accolades from notable asset managers for its commitment to socially responsible investing, assessed through rigorous social and environmental criteria.

Environmental criteria consider factors such as the ecological impact of BlackRock’s products and services, alongside the company’s resource and energy efficiency. On the social front, factors include human rights practices, workplace diversity, and overall societal impact, notably avoiding associations with industries like weapons, gambling, tobacco, and alcohol.

BlackRock’s Position in the Market

As reported by the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, BlackRock Inc is a constituent of the iShares USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA), comprising 0.55% of the fund’s holdings, which total $24,463,808 worth of BLK shares.

Dividend Summary and History

BlackRock Inc has an annualized dividend of $20.84 per share, distributed quarterly. Its most recent dividend ex-date was March 7, 2025. Analyzing a company’s long-term dividend history can provide insights into the sustainability of its current dividend payout. Below is a chart detailing BlackRock’s past dividend performance, which the DividendRank report emphasizes as vital for evaluating future dividend consistency.

BLK Dividend History Chart

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The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nasdaq, Inc.


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