Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund III (MYI) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.67
- Forward yield
- 7.00%
- Growth streak
- 2 years
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III pays a monthly dividend of $0.0555 per share. Over the trailing twelve months, total payouts reached $0.666 per share, representing a dividend yield of 7.09% at a share price of $9.40. The declared payout for December 2026 carries an ex-date of December 11, 2026, and a pay date of December 22, 2026. The fund currently holds a dividend growth streak of 2 years.
The fund's payment record shows changes in distribution levels and gaps over time. Monthly payouts were $0.0445 in late 2019 and early 2020 before rising to $0.0515 in October 2020. The rate dropped to $0.0405 in October 2022. No payments are recorded for 2023. Distributions resumed in April 2024 at $0.0555 per month and have maintained that level through December 2026. Annual totals for complete calendar years were $0.555 in 2020, $0.618 in 2021, $0.5853 in 2022, $0.666 in 2025, and $0.666 in 2026.
With the December 2026 distribution already declared, the following payment in the monthly sequence would be expected to have an ex-date in mid-January 2027.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.06 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $0.06 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund III (MYI) pay a dividend?
Yes. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund III pays a monthly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.06 per share.
What is MYI's dividend yield?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund III paid $0.67 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 7.00% at the last price of $9.52. Click here to learn more
When is MYI's next ex-dividend date?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund III's next ex-dividend date is Dec 11, 2026, payable on Dec 22, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has MYI been raising its dividend?
Yes — Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund III has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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