Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share, payable to shareholders of record. This marks a 1.0% increase from the previous dividend of $1.04 per share.
Dividend Details:
- Dividend Amount: $1.05 per share
- Ex-Dividend Date: December 7, 2025
- Payment Date: December 30, 2025
- Dividend Yield: 2.36%
- Payment Frequency: Quarterly
The ex-dividend date is set for December 7, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to qualify for the dividend. Shares purchased on or after this date will not be eligible for this payment.
Eligible shareholders will receive their dividend on December 30, 2025. Becton Dickinson's commitment to quarterly dividends provides regular income to its investors, with the current dividend yield of 2.36% reflecting the annual dividend income relative to the stock price.
This increase underscores management's confidence in the company's financial stability and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Becton Dickinson operates in the health care sector, specializing in medical supplies, devices, and diagnostic products. The company, headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, employs 74,000 full-time employees and has a market cap of $50.6 billion.
As investors consider this announcement, they may find it helpful to review the company's dividend history, payout ratio, and overall financial health to assess the sustainability of these payments. Upcoming earnings reports are also on the horizon, with EPS estimates of $3.83 and $3.42 for the periods ending August 4, 2026, and April 28, 2026, respectively.