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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$211.93 -0.68 (-0.32%)
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Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.98%
Forward Dividend Yield
2.00%Based on upcoming increase
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Dec. 10
Dividend Increase
Track Record
53 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
5.65%
Dividend Payout Ratio
101.45%

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $4.20 per share and a dividend yield of 1.98%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, December 10, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.06 per share, scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2026. BDX has grown its dividend for 53 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 5.65% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 101.45% of its earnings and 20.29% of its cash flow as dividends.

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BDX Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

BDX Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Becton, Dickinson and Company vs. The Competition

Compare Becton, Dickinson and Company's annual dividend and yield with averages for Healthcare and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeBecton, Dickinson and CompanyHealthcare CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$4.20$0.06$1.66
Dividend Yield1.97%2.47%3.73%
Track Record53 years16 years11 years

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings101.45%
Based on This Year's Estimate31.63%
Based on Next Year's Estimate29.64%
Based on Cashflow20.19%

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/5/2026quarterly$1.06+$0.01
0.95%		1.99%12/10/202612/10/202612/31/2026
7/28/2026quarterly$1.05 - 2.33%9/9/20269/9/20269/30/2026
4/28/2026quarterly$1.05 - 2.76%6/9/20266/9/20266/30/2026
1/27/2026quarterly$1.05 - 2.56%3/10/20263/10/20263/31/2026
11/6/2025quarterly$1.05+$0.01
0.96%		2.22%12/8/202512/8/202512/31/2025
7/22/2025quarterly$1.04 - 2.17%9/8/20259/8/20259/30/2025
4/29/2025quarterly$1.04 - 2.02%6/9/20256/9/20256/30/2025
1/28/2025quarterly$1.04 - 1.67%3/10/20253/10/20253/31/2025

This table shows Becton, Dickinson and Company's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Becton, Dickinson and Company is 1.97%. Learn more on BDX's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for BDX shares is $4.20. Learn more on BDX's annual dividend history.

Becton, Dickinson and Company pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.06 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.05 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.65% per year.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has increased its dividend for the past 53 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for BDX is:
  • 101.45% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 31.63% based on this year's estimates
  • 29.64% based on next year's estimates
  • 20.19% based on cash flow

Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend yield of 1.95% is lower than the average Healthcare company that issues a dividend. The company's 53 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend payout ratio of 101.45% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, BDX will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 29.64% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Becton, Dickinson and Company stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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