Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
BDX's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 45.3% fcf payout ratio & 32.5% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.9x current ratio & 6.7% return on equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, BDX has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Dividend Streak: Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Long, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
- Earnings Stability: GrowingEarnings have been stable and supportive of the dividend.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.9xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Return on Equity: 6.7%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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Very SafeAbout 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
2.35%
Annual Dividend
$3.51
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
72.95%
FCF Payout Ratio
45.34%
Stock Price
$149.43
52-Week Range
$127.59 – $187.35
Dividend History (2016–2025)
BDX annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
BDX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 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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