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Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) based on its 7.4% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~7.4%).

Initial dividend yield
2.389%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,143.52114.4%

Annual Dividend Income

$63.95143.2%

Monthly Dividend Income

$5.33143.2%

Yield on Cost

6.39%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,144 (+114.4%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

46.7%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$418

19.5%

Stock Price Growth

$726

33.9%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    6.81
    Annual DPS
    $3.5101
    Annual dividend
    $23.89
    Yield on cost
    2.39%
    Stock price
    $146.95
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,076.37
    Shares
    6.98
    Annual DPS
    $3.7684
    Annual dividend
    $26.29
    Yield on cost
    2.63%
    Annual investment
    $25.89
    Stock price
    $154.30
    Total profit
    $76.37
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,159.21
    Shares
    7.16
    Annual DPS
    $4.0458
    Annual dividend
    $28.95
    Yield on cost
    2.89%
    Annual investment
    $28.50
    Stock price
    $162.01
    Total profit
    $159.21
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,249.13
    Shares
    7.34
    Annual DPS
    $4.3436
    Annual dividend
    $31.89
    Yield on cost
    3.19%
    Annual investment
    $31.39
    Stock price
    $170.11
    Total profit
    $249.13
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,346.81
    Shares
    7.54
    Annual DPS
    $4.6633
    Annual dividend
    $35.16
    Yield on cost
    3.52%
    Annual investment
    $34.59
    Stock price
    $178.62
    Total profit
    $346.81
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,453.00
    Shares
    7.75
    Annual DPS
    $5.0065
    Annual dividend
    $38.79
    Yield on cost
    3.88%
    Annual investment
    $38.14
    Stock price
    $187.55
    Total profit
    $453.00
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,568.51
    Shares
    7.96
    Annual DPS
    $5.3750
    Annual dividend
    $42.81
    Yield on cost
    4.28%
    Annual investment
    $42.08
    Stock price
    $196.93
    Total profit
    $568.51
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,694.25
    Shares
    8.19
    Annual DPS
    $5.7705
    Annual dividend
    $47.28
    Yield on cost
    4.73%
    Annual investment
    $46.46
    Stock price
    $206.77
    Total profit
    $694.25
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,831.23
    Shares
    8.43
    Annual DPS
    $6.1953
    Annual dividend
    $52.25
    Yield on cost
    5.23%
    Annual investment
    $51.32
    Stock price
    $217.11
    Total profit
    $831.23
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,980.58
    Shares
    8.69
    Annual DPS
    $6.6512
    Annual dividend
    $57.79
    Yield on cost
    5.78%
    Annual investment
    $56.73
    Stock price
    $227.97
    Total profit
    $980.58
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,143.52
    Shares
    8.96
    Annual DPS
    $7.1408
    Annual dividend
    $63.95
    Yield on cost
    6.39%
    Annual investment
    $62.76
    Stock price
    $239.37
    Total profit
    $1,143.52

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$15.36 (31.6% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
125.6426.29
227.5328.95
329.5631.89
431.7335.16
534.0738.79
636.5842.81
739.2747.28
842.1652.25
945.2657.79
1048.5963.95

How much do you need?

How much do you need to invest to reach your dividend income goal?

Yield on cost

Illustrative only — not financial advice. Uses the same dividend growth rate as the projection you just ran (from Calculate). If dividend per share grows at that rate and cost basis is unchanged, forward yield on today's investment compounds as shown (not a price or total-return forecast).

YearsYield on cost
12.56%
32.96%
53.41%
104.86%
156.93%
209.89%

Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Becton, Dickinson and pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 7.4% annual dividend growth, Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) could generate $63.95/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Becton, Dickinson and's projected dividend growth rate?

Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) has grown its dividend at a 7.4% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Becton, Dickinson and dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Becton, Dickinson and shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Becton, Dickinson and to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Becton, Dickinson and's current yield of 2.39%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $502,379 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.