McCormick & Co. And Becton Dickinson Increase Dividend
Both McCormick & Co. (
MKC) and Becton Dickinson (
BDX) announced increases in their quarterly dividends today.
McCormick & Co.
McCormick & Co. announced a 9.1% increase in the company's quarterly dividend.
- The new quarterly dividend increases to 24 cents per share versus 22 cents per share in the same period last year.
- The projected dividend payout ratio is approximately 41% based on November 2009 estimated earnings per share of $2.36. This payout compares favorably to the 5-year historical payout ratio of 41%.
- MKC carries an S&P Earnings & Dividend Quality Ranking of A+
Becton Dickinson
Becton Dickinson announced a 15.8% increase in the company's quarterly dividend.
- The new quarterly dividend increases to 33 cents per share versus 28.5 cents per share in the same period last year.
- The projected dividend payout ratio is approximately 27% based on September 2009 estimated earnings per share of $4.88. This payout compares favorably to the 5-year historical payout ratio of 26%.
- BDX carries an S&P Earnings & Dividend Quality Ranking of A and is one of S&P's Dividend Aristocrats.
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