Overview Dividends

BDX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

BDX has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 4.17 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.13%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.17
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.00%
Dividend Rating 51.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.87%
Payout Ratio 28.9%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -12.2%
Total Return 5y: -12.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 58,783 M 4.38% 5.02%
MDT 126,504 M 3.63% 3.53%
PHIA 25,582 M 3.74% 2.46%
PHG 25,515 M 3.58% 2.02%
SNN 13,810 M 2.32% 2.05%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 174,465 M 36.1% 92.1%
GEHC 37,844 M 33.3% 100%
LMAT 1,927 M 13.9% 100%
ABT 217,766 M 11.2% 92.6%
STE 24,921 M 9.08% 96.9%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare BDX Dividends with its Peer-Group

EL
EssilorLuxottica S. A.
 1.46% Yield
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
 1.89% Yield
SHL
Siemens Healthineers
 4.38% Yield

BDX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-08 2025-12-08 2025-12-31 Quarterly 1.05 1% 0.55%
2025-09-08 2025-09-08 2025-09-30 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.54%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-06-30 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.6%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.46%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-31 Quarterly 1.04 9.5% 0.47%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.41%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.4%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.4%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.95 4.4% 0.41%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.34%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.36%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.39%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.91 4.6% 0.37%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.34%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.34%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.33%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.87 4.8% 0.35%
2021-09-08 2021-09-09 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.32%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.35%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.34%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.83 5.1% N/A
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-06-08 2020-06-09 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.79 2.6% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.77 2.7% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.75 2.7% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.73 10.6% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.66 10% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.6 10.1% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.545 10.1% N/A
2013-09-05 2013-09-09 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A

BDX Dividend FAQ

Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) is a diversified medical-technology firm that designs, manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of products across three main segments: BD Medical (IV and infusion devices, medication safety and pharmacy automation), BD Life Sciences (specimen collection, microbiology and molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry and single-cell analysis reagents) and BD Interventional (hernias, soft-tissue repair, biosurgery and critical-care devices). Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, the company serves hospitals, clinics, research labs and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of BDX?

As of December 2025, BDX`s dividend yield is 2.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.17 USD by the current share price of 196.12.

Does BDX pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, BDX paid a dividend of 4.17 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-08 and the payout was 1.05 USD.

How often does BDX pay dividends?

BDX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BDX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-08.

BDX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BDX for the next 4 payments are between 1.047 (-0.3%) and 1.064 (+1.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BDX pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.05 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BDX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BDX?

BDX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.00% per year.
Strong growth: BDX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BDX?

BDX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.87%. If you bought BDX's shares at 223.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.17 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BDX?

BDX Payout Consistency is 77.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Becton Dickinson has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BDX have a good Dividend Yield?

BDX`s 2.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX is 28.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BDX?

BDX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BDX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BDX`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Becton Dickinson`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.03% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Becton Dickinson ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2022-04-01 with a factor of 1025:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.02.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 322,240,000
1986 327,840,000 +1.74%
1987 318,304,000 -2.91%
1988 322,056,000 +1.18%
1989 307,777,800 -4.43%
1990 289,000,000 -6.1%
1991 302,857,100 +4.79%
1992 313,750,000 +3.6%
1993 275,555,600 -12.17%
1994 271,666,700 -1.41%
1995 256,470,600 -5.59%
1996 260,000,000 +1.38%
1997 254,000,000 -2.31%
1998 260,000,000 +2.36%
1999 257,241,400 -1.06%
2000 266,237,000 +3.5%
2001 267,618,900 +0.52%
2002 262,865,100 -1.78%
2003 260,108,300 -1.05%
2004 259,978,700 -0.05%
2005 256,305,900 -1.41%
2006 255,141,100 -0.45%
2007 253,783,200 -0.53%
2008 248,311,000 -2.16%
2009 242,965,000 -2.15%
2010 232,915,000 -4.14%
2011 217,634,000 -6.56%
2012 199,570,000 -8.3%
2013 198,110,000 -0.73%
2014 197,000,000 -0.56%
2015 216,294,000 +9.79%
2016 217,739,000 +0.67%
2017 230,038,000 +5.65%
2018 274,256,000 +19.22%
2019 274,952,000 +0.25%
2020 293,112,000 +6.6%
2021 286,723,000 -2.18%
2022 285,340,000 -0.48%
2023 291,398,000 +2.12%
2024 290,389,000 -0.35%
2025 285,402,200 -1.72%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-13 02:43