BDX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield
BDX has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 4.19 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL PA EssilorLuxottica S. A. |
87,416 M | 2.33% | 2.85% |
| IRMD NASDAQ Iradimed |
1,200 M | 1.39% | 3.95% |
| LMAT NASDAQ LeMaitre Vascular |
2,184 M | 0.92% | 1.73% |
| SYK NYSE Stryker |
126,605 M | 1.02% | 1.36% |
| STE NYSE STERIS |
20,902 M | 1.06% | 1.22% |
| STVN NYSE Stevanato |
5,373 M | 0.36% | 0.32% |
| GEHC NASDAQ GE HealthCare Technologies |
28,690 M | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMAT NASDAQ LeMaitre Vascular |
2,184 M | 17.02% | 100.0% |
| STE NYSE STERIS |
20,902 M | 10.10% | 100.0% |
| EL PA EssilorLuxottica S. A. |
87,416 M | 12.18% | 99.0% |
| GEHC NASDAQ GE HealthCare Technologies |
28,690 M | 8.48% | 100.0% |
| SYK NYSE Stryker |
126,605 M | 6.28% | 100.0% |
| STVN NYSE Stevanato |
5,373 M | 3.49% | 99.0% |
BDX Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | 2026-06-09 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.05 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.05 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 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% | 0.55% |
| 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% | 0.48% |
| 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% |
BDX Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, BDX's dividend yield is 2.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.19 USD by the current share price of 158.92.
As of July 2026, BDX paid a dividend of 4.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-09 and the payout was 1.05 USD.
BDX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BDX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-09.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BDX for the next payments are between 1.036 (-1.3%) and 1.241 (+18.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.85%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.05 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
BDX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.41% per year. Strong growth: BDX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
BDX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.33%. If you bought BDX's shares at 179.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.19 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.33% of your original purchase price.
BDX Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: Becton Dickinson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
BDX's 2.43% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BDX is 27.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
BDX's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
BDX Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-24 02:38 UTC