Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | BDX | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 9.56% | 6.20% |
| Payout Ratio | 53.2% | 32.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 44 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | -7.5% | 4.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
28.75%
3-Year Growth
12.91%
5-Year Growth
9.56%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 9, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | $1.0500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $1.0500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $1.0500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $1.0500 | +0.96% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $1.0400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $1.0400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.0400 | 0.00% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $1.0400 | +9.47% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.9500 | +4.40% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.9100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.9100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.9100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.9100 | +4.60% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.8700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.8700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.8700 | 0.00% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.8700 | +4.82% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
53.2%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
18.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.34 | $549.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $-1.11 | $546.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.05 | $588.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.07 | $35.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.