BDX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with BDX's current 2.37% yield and 4.4% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.37%
Annual Dividend: $3.74 per share
Share Price: $158.08
Payout Ratio: 104.1%
BDX DRIP Calculator
Model BDX dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.4% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in BDX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in BDX on 2016-06-30 would be worth $1,528.47 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 52.8%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,516.95 (51.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $11.52 in extra value.
Starting share price: $130.07 — Current share price: $158.08
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BDX's current dividend yield?
- BDX (Becton, Dickinson and Company) currently has a dividend yield of 2.37%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $237 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much BDX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from BDX at its current yield of 2.37%, you would need approximately $506,329 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does BDX pay monthly dividends?
- No, BDX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is BDX's dividend safe?
- BDX's payout ratio is 104.1%, which is elevated. Monitor earnings closely, as high payout ratios can indicate less flexibility for dividend growth or sustainability during downturns.
- What is BDX's dividend growth rate?
- BDX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.4% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in BDX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in BDX on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $1,528.47 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 52.8% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,516.95 — meaning DRIP added $11.52 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the BDX dividend page.