Becton Dickinson And Co

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$149.43

-3.83 (-2.50%)

As of May 9, 1:01 AM ET ·

Dividend Overview

2.74%

Dividend Yield

+1.44% vs S&P 500 avg

$4.16

Annual Dividend

Per Payment$2.08

Frequencysemi-annual

Payout Ratio71.3%

Ex-DividendFeb 13, 2026

Pay DateFeb 23, 2026

Stock Price$149.43

Yield on Cost If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?

Dividend Income Calculator

If you invest $10,000 in BDX at $149.43/share

Monthly

$22.90

Quarterly

$68.70

Annually

$274.80

66 shares Based on current price of $149.43 per share

To earn $100/month in dividends

You would need 289 shares

$43,185.27

investment needed

Dividend Safety

Moderate 71.3% payout ratio

Safe Moderate High

A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.

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