BD Raises Quarterly Dividend By 4.4% to $0.95 Per Share From $0.91
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The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.95 per common share, an increase of 4.4% from the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on December 29, 2023 to holders of record on December 8, 2023. The indicated annual dividend rate for fiscal year 2024 is $3.80 per share.
November 09, 2023 | 11:27 am
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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has increased its quarterly dividend by 4.4% to $0.95 per share. This could make the stock more attractive to income-focused investors.
Dividend increases are generally seen as a positive signal by the market, indicating that a company is confident in its future earnings. This could lead to increased demand for the stock, potentially driving up the price in the short term.
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