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 Mar 10, 2025. The dividend payment stands at $3.98 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2%.
Key dates
- BDX last dividend date: Mar 10, 2025
BDX dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield of 2% is higher than its peers average but lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Healthcare sector average of 2.02%, Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is only 1% 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 7% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 26%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 66.8% is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 42.4%, Becton Dickinson's payout ratio is 58% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BDX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| XRAY DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | 4.99% | $0.64 | N/A |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 3.18% | $0.92 | N/A |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 2% | $3.98 | 66.8% |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 1.33% | $2.88 | 32.4% |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 1.05% | $1.36 | 91.3% |
| RMD Resmed Inc | 0.97% | $2.07 | 24.4% |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 0.37% | $1.6 | 9.7% |
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 Mar 10, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.04 per share.
How much dividend does Becton Dickinson pay (per share)?
BDX has paid dividend of $3.98 per share in the last year.
What is Becton Dickinson's dividend yield?
Becton Dickinson's current dividend yield is 2%.
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 66.8%.
Does Becton Dickinson pay a good dividend?
Becton Dickinson's dividend yield is in line with the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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