Is the Becton, Dickinson and dividend safe?
At risk
Becton, Dickinson and pays 2.4% a year while carrying heavy debt.
The numbers behind it
Dividend yield2.4%
Paid out of free cash flow45%
Paid out of profit71%
Debt in years of earnings3.7 years
How we decide
We look at how much of its free cash flow a company hands out. Under 60% leaves room, 60% to 90% is tight, and above 90% or heavy debt puts the dividend at risk.
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Data as of Nov 13, 2026.