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About Becton, Dickinson and Company
Becton, Dickinson and Company is a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products. It serves healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and the general public worldwide. Key segments include BD Medical, offering peripheral IV and advanced catheters, vascular access technologies, infusion therapy systems, prefillable drug delivery, and sharps disposal; BD Life Sciences, providing specimen collection, blood culturing, molecular testing, flow cytometry, and diagnostic reagents; and BD Interventional, featuring hernia repair, surgical infection prevention, peripheral intervention, urology, and critical care products. Following its spinoff, revenue derives primarily from BD Medical Essentials, Interventional, Connected Care, and Biopharma segments, with significant international operations. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Becton, Dickinson and Company plays a vital role in advancing medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery across the healthcare sector.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.19%
Annual Dividend
$3.51
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
68.14%
FCF Payout Ratio
45.34%
Stock Price
$155.92
52-Week Range
$127.59 – $187.35
Dividend Health Score
BDX's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 68.1% earnings payout ratio & 45.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.0% return on equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, BDX has a proven commitment to shareholders.
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BDX annual dividend per share and yield history
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BDX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
March 10, 2026
Next Payment Date
March 31, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
6.02%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.96%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
5.68%
3-Year Total Growth
19.18%
5-Year Total Growth
33.57%
10-Year Total Growth
73.75%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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