Becton Dickinson (BDX) Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.1% to $0.83; 1.4% Yield

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BD Board Increases Dividend

November 24, 2020 4:10 PM EST

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per common share, an increase of 5.1% from the previous quarter.  The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2020 to holders of record on December 10, 2020.  The indicated annual dividend rate for fiscal year 2021 is $3.32 per share.

"This is the 49th consecutive fiscal year in which we have raised our dividend.  This increase reflects our confidence in our long-term outlook, as well as our ongoing commitment to return... More