Does Becton, Dickinson Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Becton, Dickinson dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Becton, Dickinson (BDX) pays a dividend of $1.05 per share every quarter, $4.20 a year, a 2.01% yield at its share price of $210.29.
- Becton, Dickinson (BDX) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Becton, Dickinson (BDX), $1.06 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 10, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 9, 2026.
- Becton, Dickinson (BDX) has paid a dividend since at least 1973; SmarterDividends' records hold 176 of its dividend payments.
- Becton, Dickinson (BDX) has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Becton, Dickinson (BDX), 27.2% to $1.05 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 10, 2026.
- At $4.20 a year per share, 100 shares of BDX pay $420.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Becton, Dickinson (BDX) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 72% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Becton, Dickinson Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-becton-dickinson-pay-dividends
How much does Becton, Dickinson pay?
Becton, Dickinson (BDX) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.05 per share. That is $4.20 per share a year, a 2.01% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $420.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $201.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the BDX dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.05 | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.05 | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.05 | +27.2% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.83 | +1.0% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.82 | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.82 | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.82 | — |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.82 | +9.5% |
When does Becton, Dickinson pay dividends?
Becton, Dickinson (BDX) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 10, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The BDX ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Becton, Dickinson's dividend history
Becton, Dickinson (BDX) has paid a dividend since at least 1973, and SmarterDividends' records hold 176 payments. It has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 27.2%, went ex-dividend on Mar 10, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full BDX dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Becton, Dickinson pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Becton, Dickinson (BDX) pays a dividend of $1.05 per share every quarter, $4.20 a year, a 2.01% yield at its share price of $210.29.
How much is Becton, Dickinson's dividend?
Becton, Dickinson (BDX) pays $1.05 per share each payment, $4.20 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.98 per share in total.
How often does Becton, Dickinson pay dividends?
Becton, Dickinson (BDX) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Becton, Dickinson's next dividend?
The next dividend from Becton, Dickinson (BDX), $1.06 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 10, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 9, 2026.
What is Becton, Dickinson's dividend yield?
2.01% as of Nov 5, 2026: $4.20 a year in dividends divided by the $210.29 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BDX pay?
About $420.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $105.00, at Becton, Dickinson's current dividend rate.
Has Becton, Dickinson ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Becton, Dickinson's dividend since 1973. It has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years.
How long has Becton, Dickinson paid dividends?
Since at least 1973, the start of Becton, Dickinson's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 176 payments.
When do I need to buy BDX to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Dec 9, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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