Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) Stock Split History

Becton Dickinson & Co. has split its stock 4 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on March 03, 1986 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BDX owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 3 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on August 21, 1998 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased BDX stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Becton Dickinson & Co.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Becton Dickinson & Co.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Becton Dickinson & Co. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when BDX stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Becton Dickinson & Co.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.