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Dividend History for BDX

AI-generated plain-English read of dividend history for BDX. Updated daily.

Moderate yield (1.8%) with a long track record (44 years uncut): total-return orientation with steady income; the dividend amplifies compounding but isn't the primary return driver at this yield level.

What will probably happen

Multi-decade unbroken streak with consistent annual increases: the highest-quality income structure; barring a structural business change, the next dividend payment is highly predictable.

What to do

If you HOLD this stock: Income profile is intact but not exceptional. Hold if the total-return thesis supports it; monitor payout and coverage at the next earnings release.
If you're EVALUATING this stock: Reasonable income profile at this yield level: evaluate whether the dividend yield meaningfully enhances the total-return case at current valuation.
If you trade OPTIONS: Stable dividend profile supports a premium-selling posture: sell covered calls on rallies or cash-secured puts on dips to enhance yield from the options side.

45 year(s) of history, FCF coverage data missing; directionally informative but limited track record.

Technical details

Technical analysis

Yield tier: Moderate
Annualized dividend ($/share): $3.9755
Current yield: 1.8%
Payout ratio tier: Balanced
Payout ratio (annualized div / EPS): --
FCF coverage tier: Unknown Coverage
FCF coverage (FCF/share / div): --
Streak: Aristocrat Like
Consecutive years without cut: 44
Years of history: 45
Recent cut (last 3 years): No

Key levels

Key price and metric levels
Level	Value
annualized div	3.975
current price	215.71
yield pct	0.018
consecutive years	44
n years history	45

Caveats

Dividend reliability is a structural read, not a timing signal. A high payout ratio can persist for years before a cut materializes.