Becton Dickinson's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.05. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.18. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36. As of today, Becton Dickinson's Dividend Yield % is 2.75%.
Good Sign:
Becton Dickinson & Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
During the past 12 months, Becton Dickinson's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Becton Dickinson was 29.10% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Becton Dickinson's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Becton Dickinson was 0.31. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.29.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Becton Dickinson Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.050000
2026-06-09
2026-06-09
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 1.050000
2026-03-10
2026-03-10
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 1.050000
2025-12-08
2025-12-08
2025-12-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 1.040000
2025-09-08
2025-09-08
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Becton Dickinson's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $151.38.
Becton Dickinson's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $4.19.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Becton Dickinson was 3.03%. The lowest was 1.45%. And the median was 1.78%.
Good Sign:
Becton Dickinson & Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Becton Dickinson Dividends per Share Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Becton Dickinson Dividend Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a Dividends per Share of $4.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Dividends per Share too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Dividends per Share is $4.18. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Dividends per Share compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Dividends per Share of $4.18 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Dividends per Share is $4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Becton Dickinson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $191.05, compared to a current price of $151.38 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $4.18. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Dividends per Share is $4.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Becton Dickinson (BDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $151.38 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $191.05.
GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BDX:
Dividends per Share: $4.18
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Becton Dickinson operates in four business units. Medical essentials (35% of total sales) includes the legacy medical surgical unit, which sells catheters, syringes, and infection prevention products. Connected care (24%) core products include the Alaris infusion pump, Pyxis dispensing system, and pharmacy automation platforms. Biopharma systems (13%) produces prefillable syringes and autoinjectors. Interventional (29%) is composed of the surgery, peripheral vascular, and urology segments. More than 60% of revenue comes from the United States.
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