BDX
Becton Dickinson
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NYSE: BDX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 9, 2026
Dividend yield: 33.51%
Payout ratio: 1,229.3%
Becton Dickinson's last dividend payment of $1.05 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jun 9, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $48.56 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 34.51%.
BDX dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Becton Dickinson Dividend yield
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield of 34.51% is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.61%, Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is 2,043% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 5.7% of the last 5 years.
BDX Dividend history
Becton Dickinson has been paying dividends for the last 34 years. According to our records BDX has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 1,093% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 1,328%.
Becton Dickinson Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $1.05 | 31.94% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $1.05 | 29.62% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $44.368 | 28.27% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $1.05 | 2.2% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $1.04 | 2.17% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $1.04 | 2.36% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.04 | 1.75% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $1.04 | 1.74% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.95 | 1.6% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.95 | 1.57% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.95 | 1.57% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.95 | 1.58% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.91 | 1.36% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.91 | 1.44% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.91 | 1.53% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.91 | 1.42% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.87 | 1.34% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.87 | 1.35% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.87 | 1.28% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.87 | 1.37% |
| Sep 8, 2021 | $0.83 | 1.26% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $0.83 | 1.37% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.83 | 1.33% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.83 | 1.33% |
| Sep 8, 2020 | $0.79 | 1.35% |
| Jun 8, 2020 | $0.79 | 1.27% |
| Mar 9, 2020 | $0.79 | 1.35% |
| Dec 9, 2019 | $0.79 | 1.2% |
| Sep 6, 2019 | $0.77 | 1.17% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.77 | 1.29% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.77 | 1.23% |
| Dec 7, 2018 | $0.77 | 1.29% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.17% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.3% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.32% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.75 | 1.35% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.73 | 1.46% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.73 | 1.48% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.73 | 1.51% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.73 | 1.65% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.66 | 1.49% |
| Jun 7, 2016 | $0.66 | 1.53% |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.66 | 1.71% |
| Dec 8, 2015 | $0.66 | 1.59% |
| Sep 4, 2015 | $0.6 | 1.79% |
| Jun 5, 2015 | $0.6 | 1.67% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $0.6 | 1.58% |
Becton Dickinson dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Becton Dickinson's payout ratio of 1,229.3% is above the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Becton Dickinson's payout ratio is 3,085% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BDX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 33.51% | $48.56 | 1,229.3% |
| XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | 6.33% | $0.64 | N/A |
| RMD Resmed Inc | 1.26% | $2.4 | 23.1% |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 1.11% | $2.88 | 25.4% |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 1.1% | $1.36 | N/A |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 1% | $0.2 | N/A |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 0.39% | $1.8 | 9.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Becton Dickinson pay a dividend?
Yes, Becton Dickinson has paid five dividends in the last 12 months. BDX has been paying dividends since 1992.
When was BDX's last dividend?
Becton Dickinson's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 9, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.05 per share.
How much dividend does Becton Dickinson pay (per share)?
BDX has paid dividend of $48.56 per share in the last year.
What is Becton Dickinson's dividend yield?
Becton Dickinson's current dividend yield is 34.51%.
What is Becton Dickinson's dividend payout ratio?
Becton Dickinson's dividend payout ratio is 1,229.3%.
Does Becton Dickinson pay a good dividend?
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is more than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.