BDX Becton Dickinson dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Becton Dickinson's last dividend payment of $1.04 per share was made to shareholders on record before Dec 9, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $3.89 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 1.71%. The latest BDX stock dividend of $1.04 is an increase from the previous $0.95 distribution, representing a growth of 9%.
Key dates
- BDX last dividend date: Dec 9, 2024
BDX dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield of 1.71% is higher than its peers average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.89%, Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is 10% lower. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 1.4% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Becton Dickinson has been paying dividends for the last 33 years. According to our records BDX has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 6% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 6% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 13%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 66.2% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 40.4%, Becton Dickinson's payout ratio is 64% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BDX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 3.53% | $1.04 | 495.2% |
| XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | 3.32% | $0.62 | N/A |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 1.71% | $3.89 | 66.2% |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 0.94% | $2.16 | 40.7% |
| RMD Resmed Inc | 0.85% | $2.02 | 26.7% |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 0.76% | $1.36 | 26.9% |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 0.3% | $1.56 | 9.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Becton Dickinson pay a dividend?
Yes, Becton Dickinson has paid four 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 Dec 9, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.04 per share.
How much dividend does Becton Dickinson pay (per share)?
BDX has paid dividend of $3.89 per share in the last year.
What is Becton Dickinson's dividend yield?
Becton Dickinson's current dividend yield is 1.71%.
How often does Becton Dickinson pay dividends?
Becton Dickinson pays four dividends per year.
What is Becton Dickinson's dividend payout ratio?
Becton Dickinson's dividend payout ratio is 66.2%.
Does Becton Dickinson pay a good dividend?
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is less than the Healthcare sector average.
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