STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$3.76
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.80
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.62%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.01%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 31, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 08, 2025
1.37 %
67.90
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2025 | 1.05 | Dec 08, 2025 | Dec 08, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 1.04 | Sep 08, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.04 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 1.04 | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 1.04 | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 0.95 | Sep 09, 2024 | Sep 09, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.95 | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 0.95 | Mar 07, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Nov 09, 2023 | 0.95 | Dec 07, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0.91 | Sep 07, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 0.91 | Jun 08, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 0.91 | Mar 09, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 0.91 | Dec 08, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 0.87 | Sep 08, 2022 | Sep 09, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 0.87 | Jun 08, 2022 | Jun 09, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | 0.87 | Mar 09, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Nov 04, 2021 | 0.87 | Dec 09, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2022 | 1025:1000 | -1.23% | -1.33% |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 2:1 | +0.29% | -1.03% |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 2:1 | -0.29% | +0.64% |
| Mar 01, 1993 | 2:1 | +1.85% | +1.14% |
| Mar 03, 1986 | 2:1 | +1.21% | -1.20% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Becton, Dickinson and Company is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is BDX's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. BDX's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.62.
When did BDX last pay a dividend?
BDX last paid dividends on 2025-12-31, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-08.
When was the last time BDX stock split?
BDX stock split took place on 01-04-2022.
How did BDX's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Apr 1, 2022, when Becton, Dickinson and Company went through a 1025:1000 split leaving the shareholder with 1025 share(s) who previously owned 1000 BDX share(s).