BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Cash Flow Statement

In fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust generated $143.28M of operating cash flow. Free cash flow was $143.28M, up 52.2% from $94.11M a year earlier, or 56.8% of revenue. It paid $143.40M in dividends.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) - Annual data in millions USD
Breakdown	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021
Period ending	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021
Operating Activities
Net Income	-	-	-	-	-
Change in Working Capital	1.07	-4.59	5.25	-1.89	2.61
Change in Accounts Payable	-0.15	0.56	0.04	-1.74	1.88
Net Cash from Operating Activities	143.28	94.11	52.42	69.67	-256.41
Investing Activities
Net Cash from Investing Activities	-	-	-	-	-
Financing Activities
Common Stock Issued	-	8.64	41.62	28.53	14.64
Dividends Paid	-143.40	-102.46	-96.62	-97.67	-120.21
Other Financing Activities	-	-	-	-	359.28
Net Cash from Financing Activities	-143.40	-94.46	-54.59	-68.93	253.71
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Net Change in Cash	-0.12	-0.35	-2.17	0.75	-2.70
Cash at Beginning of Period	0.14	0.48	2.66	1.91	4.61
Cash at End of Period	0.02	0.14	0.48	2.66	1.91
Free Cash Flow	143.28	94.11	52.42	69.67	-256.41

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Dec 31, 2025. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Cash Flow

What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's free cash flow?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust generated free cash flow of $143.28M in fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025). That was up 52.2% from $94.11M a year earlier. Free cash flow equaled 56.8% of revenue.

Does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2025 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust returned $143.40M in dividends to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment. Full definition