BD Board Increases Dividend for 55th Consecutive Year, Authorizes 10 Million Additional Share Repurchases
The increase marks BD's 55th consecutive fiscal year of dividend increases.
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BD (NYSE: BDX) raised its quarterly dividend to $1.06 per common share and authorized additional share repurchases.
The dividend is up 1.0% from the previous quarter and is payable December 31, 2026, to holders of record December 10, 2026. The indicated annual rate is $4.24 per share. The board authorized repurchases of up to 10 million additional shares, beyond shares remaining under its previous 2026 authorization.
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Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Additional repurchase authorization covers up to 10 million shares beyond the remaining previous 2026 authorization.
- Minor pointQuarterly dividend increased 1.0% to $1.06 per share, with an indicated annual rate of $4.24.
Negative
- None.
News Explained
BD is authorized to repurchase up to 10 million additional common shares, but that grants capacity rather than committing the company to a purchase; management retains discretion over timing, method, number and value.
Key Figures
- Quarterly dividend
- $1.06 per common share
- Declared quarterly dividend
- Dividend increase
- 1.0%
- From the previous quarter
- Indicated annual dividend rate
- $4.24 per share
- Annualized rate stated by the company
- Dividend record and payment dates
- December 10, 2026; December 31, 2026
- Record date; payment date
- Additional share repurchase authorization
- Up to 10 million shares
- In addition to shares remaining under the previous 2026 authorization
- Consecutive fiscal years of dividend increases
- 55
- Company-reported consecutive annual increases
Previous Buybacks,dividends Reports
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Declared $1.05 quarterly dividend, authorized 10 million repurchases, and reported $250 million repurchased during FY26.
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The board has also authorized the company to repurchase up to 10 million shares of BD common stock in addition to the shares that remain available under the board's previous 2026 authorization. The authorizations provide the company the ability to repurchase shares of its common stock through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other methods. The actual timing, manner, number and value of any shares repurchased will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of BD's common stock, general market and economic conditions, and other business considerations.
"This is the 55th consecutive fiscal year in which we have raised our dividend, maintaining BD's longstanding membership in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have increased dividends for at least 25 consecutive years," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "Together, the dividend increase and new share repurchase authorization reflect our confidence in our long-term outlook, as well as our ongoing commitment to creating value through our New BD strategy and returning capital to shareholders."
About BD
BD is one of the world's largest pure-play medical technology companies with a Purpose of advancing the world of health™ by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. The company supports those on the frontlines of healthcare by developing transformative technologies, services and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve care for patients. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X @BDandCo or Instagram @becton_dickinson.
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FAQ
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When is BD's increased dividend payable, and who qualifies?
BD's quarterly dividend of $1.06 per common share is payable on December 31, 2026, to holders of record on December 10, 2026.