Becton Dickinson (BDX) Raises Quarterly Dividend 2.6% to $0.79; 1.2% Yield

Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share, or $3.16 annualized. This is a 2.6% increase from the prior dividend of $0.77.

The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2019, to stockholders of record on December 10, 2019, with an ex-dividend date of December 9, 2019.

The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.

"Our performance in fiscal year 2019 demonstrates our ability to overcome multiple headwinds and deliver on our financial and operational goals. There are significant opportunities ahead to leverage the capabilities we've built to better serve our customers and their patients around the world as BD enters its next phase of value creation," said Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman and CEO. "Once again, we have raised our dividend for the 48th consecutive year. This increase reflects our confidence in our long-term outlook, as well as our ongoing commitment to create value and return capital to our shareholders."

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