BDX Dividend History - Becton Dickinson

Track the latest BDX dividend history: 1.69% Dividend Yield, 4.50% Annual Growth - Explore BDX's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.69%
Cash Amount 12m 3.89
Dividend Growth 5y avg 4.50%
Dividend Rating 52.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.71%
Payout Ratio 28.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 81.1%
Total Return 12m: -5.72%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 0.05%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
BDX 64,548m 1.69% 1.71%
GEHC 40,456m 0.14% 0.21%
ABT 234,013m 1.82% 2.89%
ALC 44,967m 0.29% 0.44%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
BDX 64,548m 4.50% 52.8%
GEHC 40,456m 15.5% 46.3%
ABT 234,013m 8.85% 64.5%
BAX 15,634m 1.40% 36.2%

BDX Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.41%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.95 0.4%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.95 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 0.34%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.91 0.36%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.91 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 0.34%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.87 2.5% 0.34%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.8488 0.32%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.8488 4.8% 0.34%
2021-09-08 2021-09-09 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.8098 0.31%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.8098 0.34%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.8098 0.33%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.8098 5.1% 0.34%
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.7707 0.33%
2020-06-08 2020-06-09 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.7707 0.32%
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.7707 0.34%
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.7707 2.6%
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.7512
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.7512
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.7512
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.7512 2.7%
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.7317
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.7317
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.7317
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.7317 2.7%
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.7122
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.7122
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.7122
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.7122 10.6%
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.6439
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.6439
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.6439
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.6439 10%
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.5854
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.5854
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.5854

BDX Dividend History - FAQ

Does BDX pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, BDX paid a dividend of 3.89 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-09.

What is the Dividend Yield of BDX?

As of February 2025, BDX`s dividend yield is 1.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.89 USD by the current share price of 227.43.

How often does BDX pay dividends?

BDX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BDX has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BDX?

The next ex-dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of BDX?

BDX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.50% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BDX?

BDX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.71%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Becton Dickinson five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.89) divided by the purchase price five years ago (227.31):

What is the Payout Consistency of BDX?

BDX Payout Consistency is 81.1%.
Moderately consistent: Becton Dickinson has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does BDX have a good Dividend Yield?

BDX`s 1.69% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX is 28.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BDX?

BDX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.81%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: BDX Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of BDX`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Becton Dickinson are shrinking at a rate of -0.19% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -20.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Becton Dickinson ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 322240000
1986 327840000 +1.74%
1987 318304000 -2.91%
1988 322056000 +1.18%
1989 307777800 -4.43%
1990 289000000 -6.1%
1991 302857100 +4.79%
1992 313750000 +3.6%
1993 275555600 -12.17%
1994 271666700 -1.41%
1995 256470600 -5.59%
1996 260000000 +1.38%
1997 254000000 -2.31%
1998 260000000 +2.36%
1999 257241400 -1.06%
2000 266237000 +3.5%
2001 267618900 +0.52%
2002 262865100 -1.78%
2003 260108300 -1.05%
2004 259978700 -0.05%
2005 256305900 -1.41%
2006 255141100 -0.45%
2007 253783200 -0.53%
2008 248311000 -2.16%
2009 242965000 -2.15%
2010 232915000 -4.14%
2011 217634000 -6.56%
2012 199570000 -8.3%
2013 198110000 -0.73%
2014 197000000 -0.56%
2015 216294000 +9.79%
2016 217739000 +0.67%
2017 230038000 +5.65%
2018 274256000 +19.22%
2019 274952000 +0.25%
2020 293112000 +6.6%
2021 286723000 -2.18%
2022 285340000 -0.48%
2023 291398000 +2.12%
2024 290389000 -0.35%