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Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC (BRSC) Share Price & Analysis

BRSC Stock Chart & Stats

$272.50-$1.50(-0.55%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$260$270$2803 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$266.50 - $275.00
52-Week Range
$230.80 - $288.40
Previous Close
$274.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
706.04K
Market Cap
GBP 648.82M
Enterprise Value
GBP 715.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 0
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 88.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
7.8
Beta
1.14
Next Earnings
N/A
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 05, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.08%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Leverage

Conservative leverage gives the trust greater financial flexibility and reduces the risk that financing obligations overwhelm portfolio assets. A substantial equity base can help BRSC maintain its investment mandate through difficult markets, although shareholder outcomes still depend on portfolio performance.

Improved Cash Generation

The latest improvement in operating and free cash flow demonstrates that the portfolio can generate meaningful cash when investment results are supportive. Stronger cash generation may improve the trust’s ability to meet expenses and support shareholder distributions over the medium term.

Specialist Small-Cap Access

BRSC offers shareholders a dedicated vehicle for accessing the UK smaller-company segment, supporting differentiated exposure within a broader portfolio. Its closed-ended structure and long-term capital-growth mandate are aligned with holding less liquid small-cap investments over time.

Bears Say

Highly Volatile Profitability

Large swings between gains and losses show that reported profitability is not a stable earnings stream. Because results reflect changes in the value of the underlying portfolio, weaker equity markets can materially reduce returns and make medium-term distributions and outcomes less predictable.

Inconsistent Cash Flow

Cash generation has varied substantially across the reported period rather than following a dependable upward trend. This variability can constrain confidence in internally generated funds for expenses and distributions, particularly when portfolio performance weakens or investment losses reduce available resources.

Market-Sensitive Portfolio Exposure

The trust’s results are structurally tied to the performance of UK small-cap equities, making shareholder returns sensitive to market conditions and individual investment selection. Concentration and any gearing can further amplify portfolio outcomes, increasing the variability of returns over several quarters.

Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC News

BRSC FAQ

What was Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC lowest share price was $230.80 and its highest was $288.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s market cap?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s market cap is £648.82M.
When is Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2026. The company reported $0.107 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC pay dividends?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC pays a ― dividend of $2.225 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.08%. See more information on Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC dividends here
What is Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s EPS estimate?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC have?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has 238,098,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC reported an EPS of $0.107 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.04%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BRSC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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