Becton Dickinson hikes dividend by 1%
On November 6, 2025, Becton Dickinson (BDX) announced a 1% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.95 per share. At a share price of $182, the stock yields 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is December 8, 2025.
Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX), a global leader in medical technology and diagnostics, has raised its dividend for the 54th consecutive year. The new quarterly payout of $0.95 per share represents the smallest increase on record for the company, following a 9.5% hike in 2024.
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Becton Dickinson is a member of both the Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Heroes lists. The company’s five-year compound dividend growth rate declined to 4.8% in 2025 as earnings pressure weighed on payout growth. Despite the modest hike, BDX remains one of the longest-standing dividend raisers in the healthcare sector.
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