BDX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

BDX has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 5.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.15%
Payout Ratio 37.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.55%
Consistency Lifetime 80.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.26%
Payout FCF 11.4%
Streak Years 43
Dividend Rating 61.02%
Ex-Dividend in 30 days: Buy before Mar 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -5.6%
Total Return 5y: -9.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 55,814 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,262 M 1.60% 5.31%
EL 174,805 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 184,645 M 1.89% 2.11%
EUZ 1,138 M 0.79% 2.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 174,805 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

BDX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 2026-03-31 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2025-12-08 2025-12-08 2025-12-31 Quarterly 1.05 1% 0.55%
2025-09-08 2025-09-08 2025-09-30 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.54%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-06-30 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.6%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.46%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-31 Quarterly 1.04 9.5% 0.47%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.41%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.4%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.4%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.95 4.4% 0.41%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.34%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.36%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.91 0% 0.39%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.91 4.6% 0.37%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.34%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.34%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.33%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.87 4.8% 0.35%
2021-09-08 2021-09-09 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.32%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.35%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.34%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.83 5.1% N/A
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-06-08 2020-06-09 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.79 2.6% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.77 2.7% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.75 2.7% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.73 10.6% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.66 10% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.6 10.1% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A

BDX Dividend FAQ

Becton, Dickinson & Company (BDX) is a diversified medical-technology firm that designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of products-including IV catheters, drug-delivery and safety systems, laboratory automation, diagnostic reagents, and surgical supplies-served through five operating segments: Medical Essentials, Connected Care, BioPharma Systems, Interventional and Life Sciences. Its customers span hospitals, clinics, research labs, pharmaceutical manufacturers and the broader public health ecosystem.

What is the Dividend Yield of BDX?

As of February 2026, BDX`s dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.22 USD by the current share price of 210.02.

Does BDX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BDX paid a dividend of 5.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-10 and the payout was 1.05 USD.

How often does BDX pay dividends?

BDX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BDX has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-10.

BDX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BDX for the next 4 payments are between 1.046 (-0.4%) and 1.087 (+3.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BDX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.05 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is 2026-03-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BDX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is 2026-03-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of BDX?

BDX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.55% per year.
Strong growth: BDX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BDX?

BDX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.26%. If you bought BDX's shares at 231.16 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.26% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BDX?

BDX Payout Consistency is 80.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Becton Dickinson has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BDX have a good Dividend Yield?

BDX`s 2.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX is 37.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BDX?

BDX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BDX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BDX's Outstanding Shares?

Becton Dickinson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BDX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 1, 2022 with a ratio of 1025:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 322,240,000
1986 327,840,000 +1.74%
1987 318,304,000 -2.91%
1988 322,056,000 +1.18%
1989 307,777,800 -4.43%
1990 289,000,000 -6.1%
1991 302,857,100 +4.79%
1992 313,750,000 +3.6%
1993 275,555,600 -12.17%
1994 271,666,700 -1.41%
1995 256,470,600 -5.59%
1996 260,000,000 +1.38%
1997 254,000,000 -2.31%
1998 260,000,000 +2.36%
1999 257,241,400 -1.06%
2000 266,237,000 +3.5%
2001 267,618,900 +0.52%
2002 262,865,100 -1.78%
2003 260,108,300 -1.05%
2004 259,978,700 -0.05%
2005 256,305,900 -1.41%
2006 255,141,100 -0.45%
2007 253,783,200 -0.53%
2008 248,311,000 -2.16%
2009 242,965,000 -2.15%
2010 232,915,000 -4.14%
2011 217,634,000 -6.56%
2012 199,570,000 -8.3%
2013 198,110,000 -0.73%
2014 197,000,000 -0.56%
2015 216,294,000 +9.79%
2016 217,739,000 +0.67%
2017 230,038,000 +5.65%
2018 274,256,000 +19.22%
2019 274,952,000 +0.25%
2020 293,112,000 +6.6%
2021 286,723,000 -2.18%
2022 285,340,000 -0.48%
2023 291,398,000 +2.12%
2024 290,389,000 -0.35%
2025 285,402,200 -1.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17