BDX (Becton Dickinson) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,185 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BDX Becton Dickinson & Co BDX
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Price $151.38
GF Value $190.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Becton Dickinson Cash Flow for Dividends?

Becton Dickinson BDX +2.44% 76 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,185 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BDX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $190.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Becton Dickinson's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-290 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,185 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Becton Dickinson's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 ($-297 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-299 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($-299 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-290 Mil).

Becton Dickinson's annual payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2023 ($-1,114 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-1,100 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 ($-1,100 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-1,196 Mil).

Becton Dickinson Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Becton Dickinson Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

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* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
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Becton Dickinson Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,185 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,185 Mil mean?
Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,185 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,185 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,185 Mil 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,185 Mil. 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 $190.96, compared to a current price of $151.38 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,185 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,185 Mil 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 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $190.96. GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BDX:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,185 Mil
  • GF Value™: $190.96 vs. price of $151.38 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, 07417-1880
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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