Becton Dickinson (BDX) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (BDX) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 1.74%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.98
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.50%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.72%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Payout Ratio 28.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 81.2%
Total Return 12m: -4.42%
#72 in Group
Total Return 5y: 5.12%
#61 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
BDX 64,904m 1.74% 1.85%
SNT 481m 4.35% 63.1%
PHIA 23,992m 7.08% 6.0%
EL 132,773m 3.28% 8.06%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
BDX 64,904m 4.50% 28.6%
SNT 481m 53.1% 86.8%
YPSN 5,381m 58.5% 36.7%
CEVI 402m 31.6% 38.1%

BDX Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.04 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 0.41%
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
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

BDX Dividend FAQ

Does BDX pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, BDX paid a dividend of 3.98 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of BDX?

As of April 2025, BDX`s dividend yield is 1.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.98M USD by the current share price of 226.42.

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 of BDX?

BDX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.50M% 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 1.85M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Becton Dickinson five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.98M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (215.39):

What is the Payout Consistency of BDX?

BDX Payout Consistency is 81.2%.
Moderately consistent: Becton Dickinson has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does BDX have a good Dividend Yield?

BDX`s 1.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX is 28.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BDX?

BDX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.72%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

BDX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BDX`s Outstanding Shares?

Becton Dickinson`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.19% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -20.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 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%