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

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$227.68 +3.85 (+1.72%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.83%
Annual Dividend
$4.16
Next
Dividend Payment
Dec. 31
Dividend Increase
Track Record
53 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
4.77%
Dividend Payout Ratio
70.03%

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) pays an annual dividend of $4.16 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.83%. The next quarterly payment of $1.04 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, December 31, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, December 9. BDX has grown its dividend for 53 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.57%. The company currently pays out 70.03% of its earnings and 19.11% 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, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeBecton, Dickinson and CompanyMedical CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$4.16$0.06$1.39
Dividend Yield1.83%5.09%3.62%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth4.77%16.19%15.78%
Track Record53 years23 years24 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 Earnings70.03%
Based on This Year's Estimate28.83%
Based on Next Year's Estimate26.53%
Based on Cashflow19.11%

Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/7/2024quarterly$1.04+$0.09
9.47%
1.73%12/9/202412/9/202412/31/2024
7/23/2024quarterly$0.95 - 1.62%9/9/20249/9/20249/30/2024
4/30/2024quarterly$0.95 - 1.62%6/10/20246/10/20246/28/2024
1/23/2024quarterly$0.95 - 1.59%3/7/20243/8/20243/29/2024
11/9/2023quarterly$0.95+$0.04
4.40%
1.48%12/7/202312/8/202312/29/2023
7/25/2023quarterly$0.91 - 1.28%9/7/20239/8/20239/29/2023
4/25/2023quarterly$0.91 - 1.4%6/8/20236/9/20236/30/2023
1/24/2023quarterly$0.91 - 1.48%3/9/20233/10/20233/31/2023

This table shows Becton, Dickinson and Company's quarterlydividend 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 1.83%. Learn more on BDX's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for BDX shares is $4.16. 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 $1.04 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.95 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, December 9, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.77% 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 $0.09 on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for BDX is:
  • 70.03% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 28.83% based on this year's estimates
  • 26.53% based on next year's estimates
  • 19.11% based on cash flow

Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend yield of 1.83% is lower than the average Medical 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 70.03% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Becton, Dickinson and Company stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations.


This page (NYSE:BDX) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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