Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend History | (BDX)
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) pays a dividend of $4.17 per share annually ($1.05 per share for the most recent quarter), giving investors a dividend yield of approximately 2.23% annually (2.20% for the most recent quarter). The company distributes about 71.28% of its earnings annually (60.24% for the most recent quarter) as dividends (payout ratio). The ex-dividend date is Dec 08, 2025.
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Stock Price
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Market cap
$0 B
FY, 2022Dividends
$0
FY, 2022PE Ratio
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Shares Outsanding
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Market Capitalization
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Becton, Dickinson and Company's Dividend Trend
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Dividend Yield (TTM)
2.07%
The dividend yield shows how much a company pays in dividends each year relative to its stock price. For example, if a stock is $100 and pays $5 per year in dividends, the yield is 5%.
Dividend (TTM)
$4.17
A dividend is the cash payment per share made by the company to its shareholders every quarter (though frequency can vary by company). It represents a portion of profits returned to investors. Dividends are taxed as income, not as capital gains.
Payout Ratio (TTM)
71.28%
The dividend payout ratio measures how much of a company’s net earnings are paid out as dividends.
Payout Frequency
Quarterly
It refers to how often dividends are distributed.
- Quarterly (most common in the U.S.)
- Semi-annual (common in Europe/Asia)
- Annual (once a year)
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 08, 2025
- The date when a stock trades without the right to receive the next dividend payment. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment.
- Investors must own the stock before this date to be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
- The ex-dividend date for stocks is typically two business days before the record date.
Dividend Payment Date
Dec 31, 2025
The date on which the dividend is actually paid out to shareholders (via cash in a brokerage account or stock issuance).
Continuous Dividend Years
42
Company continued the dividend from 1973 to 1973 and then restarted from 1983 to 2025.
Becton, Dickinson and Company Dividend Dates
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Dividend Amount
The actual cash (or stock) dividend paid per share. Example: If the dividend is $0.25 per share and you own 100 shares, you get $25. |
Period
The time between two dividend payments. For example, if a company pays dividends every three months, the dividend period is one quarter. |
Declaration Date
It’s the date when a company’s board of directors officially announces:
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Pay Date
The date on which the dividend is actually paid out to shareholders (via cash in a brokerage account or stock issuance). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's current dividend?
Becton, Dickinson and Company currently pays $1.05 per share quarterly ($4.17 per share annually).
What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend yield?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend yield is approximately 2.23% annually.
What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend payout ratio?
Becton, Dickinson and Company distributes approximately 71.28% of its annual earnings as dividends.
How long has Becton, Dickinson and Company been paying dividends?
Becton, Dickinson and Company continued the dividend value from 1973 to 1973 and then restarted from 1983 to 2025.
What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's ex-dividend date?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's ex-dividend date is Dec 08, 2025. The ex-dividend date is the cutoff date to be eligible for the next dividend. You must own Becton, Dickinson and Company stock before this date to receive the upcoming dividend. If you purchase the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend.
What has been Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend growth recently?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend has grown over the past year, with a 1-year dividend growth of 9.92%, reflecting a steady increase in payouts to shareholders.





