BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust
NYSE: ECAT · FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT
Updated 2026-06-05
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) Financial statements
SEC filings — annual and quarterly data.
Cash flow — annual
| Item | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | $-2.10B | $185.87M | $165.61M | $338.43M | $344.62M |
| Capital expenditures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Depreciation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stock-based comp | — | — | — | — | — |
| Free cash flow | $-2.10B | $185.87M | $165.61M | $338.43M | $344.62M |
| Investing cash flow | — | — | — | — | — |
| Financing cash flow | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dividends paid | $9.34M | $125.80M | $151.81M | $288.41M | $347.61M |
| Share repurchases | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt repayment | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net change in cash | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How profitable is ECAT?
In its most recent fiscal year, ECAT ran a gross margin of 99.99%, an operating margin of 98.68%, and a net margin of 98.68%. Margins this high mean most of each extra dollar of revenue drops through to profit, which is the signature of real pricing power.
How much free cash flow does ECAT generate?
ECAT produced $344.62M in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Free cash flow is what is left after running and reinvesting in the business, and it is the cash that actually funds buybacks, dividends, and a stronger balance sheet.
Is ECAT's balance sheet healthy?
ECAT holds $3.34M in cash and equivalents against — in long-term debt, on $1.61B of shareholder equity. That debt is best read against the cash flow the business throws off each year.