Company / Dividends per Share
Becton Dickinson Dividends per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Dividends per Share
$4.15
FY2025
5-year range
$3.77 / $4.15
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 46
Health Care
What the data says
Among 46 Health Care companies, Becton Dickinson is in the top 7% for dividends per share. Dividends per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.58 in FY2016 to $4.15 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.15 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.3%. Ranks 3rd among 46 companies in Health Care.
Improved from $3.86 to $4.15 over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Dividends per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in Health CareTop 7% of 46This company $4.15 Sector average $1.80
▼
+130.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, dividends per share increased 9.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 46 companies in the Health Care sector.
- Lowest dividends per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.16 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Dividends per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.15 | +9.7% |
| FY2024 | $3.78 | -2.1% |
| FY2023 | $3.86 | +2.6% |
| FY2022 | $3.77 | -1.3% |
| FY2021 | $3.81 | -1.6% |
| FY2020 | $3.88 | +8.3% |
| FY2019 | $3.58 | +2.2% |
| FY2018 | $3.50 | +15.7% |
| FY2017 | $3.03 | +17.2% |
| FY2016 | $2.58 | +10.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026