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BDX

Becton, Dickinson and Company

BDX42 yrs growth

Healthcare · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.88%

Annual Dividend

$4.20

Payout Ratio

73%

5-Yr Growth

6.2%

Ex-Date

Jun 9, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

What is BDX?

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a Healthcare company that pays a quarterly dividend currently yielding about 2.88%. Below is its full dividend history, growth record and key data for income investors.

Advantages

  • 42-year dividend growth streak (Dividend King territory)
  • 6.2% 5-yr dividend growth rate

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.88%
Payout Ratio
73%
Annual Dividend
$4.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 9, 2026
Years of Growth
42
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.28
Market Cap
$41.0B
P/E Ratio
25.9

Frequently Asked Questions

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At $4.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$105.00
Annual$420.00
Monthly avg$35.00