Becton Dickinson's last quarterly dividend payment of $0.87 per share was made to shareholders on record before Sep 8, 2022. The dividend payment stands at $3.48 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 1.41%.
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield of 1.41% is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.66%, Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is 15% lower. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 1.3% of the last 5 years.
Becton Dickinson has been paying dividends for the last 31 years. According to our records BDX has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 4.8% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 1.5% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 6%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $0.87 | normal |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $0.87 | normal |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 | $0.87 | normal |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.87 | normal |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $0.83 | normal |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | $0.83 | normal |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 | $0.83 | normal |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 | $0.83 | normal |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | $0.79 | normal |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | $0.79 | normal |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Jan 27, 2020 | $0.79 | normal |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | $0.79 | normal |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $0.77 | normal |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 | $0.77 | normal |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 | $0.77 | normal |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Nov 19, 2018 | $0.77 | normal |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | $0.75 | normal |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 | $0.75 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 | Jan 23, 2018 | $0.75 | normal |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | $0.75 | normal |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | $0.73 | normal |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | May 23, 2017 | $0.73 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Jan 23, 2017 | $0.73 | normal |
| Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 | $0.73 | normal |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | $0.66 | normal |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | May 24, 2016 | $0.66 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.66 | normal | |
| Dec 8, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | Nov 23, 2015 | $0.66 | normal |
| Sep 4, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.6 | normal |
Becton Dickinson's payout ratio of 58.7% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 38.1%, Becton Dickinson's payout ratio is 54% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 2.19% | $1.15 | N/A |
| XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | 1.6% | $0.49 | N/A |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 1.4% | $3.48 | 58.7% |
| RMD Resmed Inc | 0.77% | $1.72 | 32% |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 0.55% | $1.36 | 15.4% |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 0.2% | $1.16 | 6.5% |
Yes, Becton Dickinson has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. BDX has been paying dividends since 1992.
BDX's next dividend date is Dec 8, 2022 (ex-date).
Becton Dickinson's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 8, 2022. The dividend amount was $0.87 per share.
BDX has paid dividend of $3.48 per share in the last year.
Becton Dickinson's current dividend yield is 1.41%.
Becton Dickinson pays four dividends per year.
Becton Dickinson's dividend payout ratio is 58.7%.
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is less than the Healthcare sector average.