BDX · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Capital Return Program

BECTON DICKINSON & CO · 2026-08-06 · Importance 83 · Surprise 82 · From source text

BD paid $875 million of cash dividends to common shareholders during the first nine months of fiscal 2026. BD repurchased approximately $2.250 billion of common stock during the same period, compared with $750 million in the prior-year period. Financing cash flows included $2.696 billion of debt repayments, funded in part by the $3.857 billion distribution from the spin-off entity. The company used the transaction proceeds to accelerate second-quarter share repurchases and debt reduction.

Key facts

• Repurchases of common stock in the nine months ended June 30, 2026 were $(2,250) million compared with $(750) million in the prior-year period. source
• During the nine-month period BD paid cash to repurchase approximately $2.250 billion of its common stock. source
• Dividends paid in the nine months ended June 30, 2026 were $(875) million compared with $(899) million in the prior-year period. source
• During the first nine months of fiscal year 2026 BD paid cash dividends to common shareholders of $875 million. source

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