Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionBecton, Dickinson and (BDX) has increased its dividend for 43 consecutive years and currently yields 2.39%. The most recent dividend was $1.0500/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
2.39%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.51
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
88.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
43 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
7.32%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.36%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
6.37%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.7%
FCF payout ratio
9.2%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.0x
Interest coverage
4.03x
ROIC (TTM)
3.6%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 88.9%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($9.32) covers dividend/share ($3.51).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
2 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
43 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 9.2%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.0x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Earnings are negative while dividends are still growing — unsustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0500
Ex-date Mar 10, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0500
Ex-date Dec 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8252
Ex-date Sep 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8176
Ex-date Jun 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8173
Ex-date Mar 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0400
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0400
Ex-date Dec 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8176
Ex-date Sep 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9500
Ex-date Jun 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7469
Ex-date Mar 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7469
Ex-date Dec 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.9500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7469
Ex-date Sep 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.9100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7154
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.0500 | $1.0500 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.0500 | $1.0500 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.0500 | $0.8252 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.0400 | $0.8176 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.0400 | $0.8173 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $1.0400 | $1.0400 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $1.0400 | $0.8176 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.9500 | $0.9500 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.9500 | $0.7469 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.9500 | $0.7469 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.9500 | $0.7469 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.9100 | $0.7154 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Becton, Dickinson and has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 43 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.5000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.2613 | $3.5000 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $2.8931 | $3.2613 | +12.7% |
| 2023 | $2.7506 | $2.8931 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $2.5771 | $2.7506 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $2.4544 | $2.5771 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $2.3777 | $2.4544 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $2.3163 | $2.3777 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $2.2549 | $2.3163 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $2.0785 | $2.2549 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | $1.8868 | $2.0785 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | $1.7142 | $1.8868 | +10.1% |
| 2014 | $1.5570 | $1.7142 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | $1.4151 | $1.5570 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | $1.2886 | $1.4151 | +9.8% |
| 2011 | $1.1658 | $1.2886 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | $1.0431 | $1.1658 | +11.8% |
| 2009 | $0.9089 | $1.0431 | +14.8% |
| 2008 | $0.7823 | $0.9089 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | $0.6826 | $0.7823 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | $0.5791 | $0.6826 | +17.9% |
| 2005 | $0.4832 | $0.5791 | +19.8% |
| 2004 | $0.3451 | $0.4832 | +40.0% |
| 2003 | $0.3022 | $0.3451 | +14.2% |
| 2002 | $0.2938 | $0.3022 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | $0.2869 | $0.2938 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | $0.2669 | $0.2869 | +7.5% |
| 1999 | $0.2316 | $0.2669 | +15.2% |
| 1998 | $0.2052 | $0.2316 | +12.9% |
| 1997 | $0.1822 | $0.2052 | +12.6% |
| 1996 | $0.1620 | $0.1822 | +12.4% |
| 1995 | $0.1457 | $0.1620 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | $0.1304 | $0.1457 | +11.8% |
| 1993 | $0.1179 | $0.1304 | +10.6% |
| 1992 | $0.1122 | $0.1179 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | $0.1055 | $0.1122 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | $0.0978 | $0.1055 | +7.8% |
| 1989 | $0.0858 | $0.0978 | +14.0% |
| 1988 | $0.0738 | $0.0858 | +16.2% |
| 1987 | $0.0652 | $0.0738 | +13.2% |
| 1986 | $0.0590 | $0.0652 | +10.6% |
| 1985 | $0.0563 | $0.0590 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | — | $0.0563 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.19B
YoY change
+8.7%
5Y CAGR
+3.1%
Peak year (2025)
$1.20B
Latest annual
$1.20B
Cash dividends paid over time for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.20B | +8.7% | +$96.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.10B | -1.3% | -$14.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.11B | +3.0% | +$32.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.08B | +3.2% | +$34.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.05B | +2.1% | +$22.00M | ||
| 2020 | $1.03B | +4.3% | +$42.00M | ||
| 2019 | $984.00M | +6.1% | +$57.00M | ||
| 2018 | $927.00M | +36.9% | +$250.00M | ||
| 2017 | $677.00M | +20.5% | +$115.00M | ||
| 2016 | $562.00M | +15.9% | +$77.00M | ||
| 2015 | $485.00M | +15.2% | +$64.00M | ||
| 2014 | $421.00M | +9.1% | +$35.00M | ||
| 2013 | $386.00M | +5.0% | +$18.39M | ||
| 2012 | $367.61M | +1.8% | +$6.41M | ||
| 2011 | $361.20M | +4.5% | +$15.49M | ||
| 2010 | $345.71M | +9.1% | +$28.84M | ||
| 2009 | $316.88M | +13.8% | +$38.37M | ||
| 2008 | $278.51M | +16.1% | +$38.70M | ||
| 2007 | $239.81M | +12.9% | +$27.38M | ||
| 2006 | $212.43M | +16.6% | +$30.20M | ||
| 2005 | $182.24M | +21.3% | +$31.98M | ||
| 2004 | $150.26M | +44.3% | +$46.11M | ||
| 2003 | $104.15M | +1.6% | +$1.69M | ||
| 2002 | $102.46M | +1.1% | +$1.13M | ||
| 2001 | $101.33M | +5.8% | +$5.58M | ||
| 2000 | $95.75M | +8.7% | +$7.65M | ||
| 1999 | $88.10M | +17.0% | +$12.80M | ||
| 1998 | $75.30M | +12.1% | +$8.10M | ||
| 1997 | $67.20M | +8.9% | +$5.50M | ||
| 1996 | $61.70M | +5.8% | +$3.40M | ||
| 1995 | $58.30M | +2.3% | +$1.30M | ||
| 1994 | $57.00M | +5.9% | +$3.20M | ||
| 1993 | $53.80M | +9.1% | +$4.50M | ||
| 1992 | $49.30M | +3.6% | +$1.70M | ||
| 1991 | $47.60M | +12.0% | +$5.10M | ||
| 1990 | $42.50M | +9.8% | +$3.80M | ||
| 1989 | $38.70M | — | — |
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $1.20B (2025) – grew 8.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid produced a CAGR of +3.1% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual dividends paid of $1.20B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $38.70M in 1989.
Within Healthcare, Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
Becton, Dickinson and Dividends Paid 2025: $1.20B
Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2025 was $1.20B, grew 8.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Becton, Dickinson and Dividends Paid 2024: $1.10B
Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2024 was $1.10B, edged down 1.3% below 2023.
Becton, Dickinson and Dividends Paid 2023: $1.11B
Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2023 was $1.11B, edged up 3.0% from 2022.
Becton, Dickinson and Dividends Paid 2022: $1.08B
Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2022 was $1.08B, edged up 3.2% from 2021.
Becton, Dickinson and Dividends Paid 2021: $1.05B
Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2021 was $1.05B.
See more financial history for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Becton, Dickinson and, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does Becton, Dickinson and pay dividends?
Yes, Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.51 per share annually, yielding 2.39%.
What is Becton, Dickinson and's dividend yield?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) has a current dividend yield of 2.39%.
Is Becton, Dickinson and's dividend safe?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Becton, Dickinson and increased its dividend?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) has 43 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Becton, Dickinson and's dividend payout ratio?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) has a dividend payout ratio of 88.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Becton, Dickinson and's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) is $1.19B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) dividends paid changed +8.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.20B in 2025.
What was Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2024?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.10B.
What was Becton, Dickinson and dividends paid in 2025?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.20B.
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