BD Board Increases Dividend for 51st Consecutive Year
The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, marking a 4.6% increase from the prior quarter. This dividend will be paid on Dec. 30, 2022, to those on record by Dec. 9, 2022. For the fiscal year 2023, the projected annual dividend rate is $3.64 per share. This represents the 51st consecutive year of dividend increases, reaffirming BD’s status as a component of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
- Dividend increase of 4.6% reflects confidence in long-term growth.
- 51 consecutive years of dividend raises enhances BD's reputation.
- Indicated annual dividend rate of $3.64 supports shareholder return.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of
"This is the 51st consecutive fiscal year in which we have raised our dividend, maintaining BD's 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. "This increase reflects our confidence in our long-term outlook, as well as our ongoing commitment to create value through execution of our BD 2025 strategy and return capital to shareholders."
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