Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a Medical - Instruments & Supplies company in the Healthcare sector listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.20% ($3.74 per share annually (TTM)), with 42 years of consecutive dividend increases. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 104.1%; the market capitalization is approximately $60.00B.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend yield?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.20%, which works out to $3.74 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Becton, Dickinson and Company pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
How many years has Becton, Dickinson and Company increased its dividend?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) has increased its dividend for 42 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ years of consecutive increases for S&P 500 members).
Is Becton, Dickinson and Company a Dividend Aristocrat?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) has 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. Aristocrat status also requires S&P 500 membership; see our curated Dividend Aristocrats list for the full roster.
Is Becton, Dickinson and Company a Dividend King?
Yes. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is included in our curated Dividend Kings list (50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases).
What sector is Becton, Dickinson and Company in?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical - Instruments & Supplies industry.
What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's dividend payout ratio?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 104.1%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.