Becton Dickinson (BDX) hikes dividend by 1%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) announced a 1.0% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.06 per share on November 5, 2026. The latest hike extends the medical technology company's dividend growth streak to 55 consecutive years , maintaining its status as a Dividend Aristocrat . However, the increase matches the modest 1.0% hike in 2025, marking two consecutive years of minimal dividend growth.