BDX Dividend History & Yield
Becton, Dickinson and Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 45 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $1.05 | $105.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 (in 136 days) | Mar 24, 2027 | $1.05 | $105.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 (in 227 days) | Jun 23, 2027 | $1.05 | $105.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 8, 2027 (in 318 days) | Sep 22, 2027 | $1.05 | $105.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BDX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BDX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 286 | $56,831 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,429 | $284,157 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,858 | $568,314 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.11%. $10,000 in BDX would currently pay about $211 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BDX dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | — | $1.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | $1.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $1.05 | +27.2% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | — | $0.8255 | +1.0% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | — | $0.8176 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | — | $0.8176 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | — | $0.8176 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | — | $0.8176 | +9.5% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | $0.7469 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | — | $0.7469 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | $0.7469 | +0.0% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | — | $0.7469 | +4.4% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | — | $0.7154 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | — | $0.7154 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | — | $0.7154 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | — | $0.7154 | +4.6% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | — | $0.684 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | — | $0.684 | +2.5% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | — | $0.6673 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | — | $0.6673 | +4.8% |
| Sep 8, 2021 | — | $0.6366 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | — | $0.6366 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | — | $0.6366 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | — | $0.6366 | +5.1% |
BDX dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Raised 27.2% | $0.8255 | $1.05 | Paid |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Raised 1.0% | $0.8176 | $0.8255 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BDX scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Becton, Dickinson and Company
Becton, Dickinson and Company develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products for healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public worldwide. It operates through Medical Essentials, Connected Care, BioPharma Systems, Interventional and Life Sciences segments.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies. First dividend on our records: Feb 28, 1973. 176 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BDX dividend FAQ
When is BDX's next ex-dividend date?
BDX's next ex-dividend date is Dec 9, 2026 (in 45 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.05 per share, expected on Dec 23, 2026.
How often does BDX pay dividends?
BDX pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.05 per share with an ex-date of Sep 9, 2026.
What is BDX's dividend yield?
BDX's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.00%, based on $3.9755 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $198.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.20 per share, is 2.11%.
How much does BDX pay per share?
BDX pays about $1.05 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $420.00 a year.
Has BDX grown or cut its dividend?
BDX has raised its annual dividend for 42 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.3% a year (+21.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BDX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.11%, you would need about 286 shares of BDX (roughly $56,831 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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