If you'd invested in Becton Dickinson (BDX): performance and returns
Looking for Becton Dickinson's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Becton Dickinson have returned?
This calculator shows how much Becton Dickinson stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Becton Dickinson
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $777 | -22% |
| 3 years ago | $763 | -24% |
| 5 years ago | $754 | -25% |
| 10 years ago | $1,357 | +36% |
| since inception (1973) | $86,489 | +8549% |
Return by year (Becton Dickinson)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -5% | $946 (-5%) |
| 2025 | -18% | $777 (-22%) |
| 2024 | +4% | $806 (-19%) |
| 2023 | -5% | $763 (-24%) |
| 2022 | +2% | $776 (-22%) |
| 2021 | -3% | $754 (-25%) |
| 2020 | -5% | $717 (-28%) |
| 2019 | +10% | $791 (-21%) |
| 2018 | +3% | $812 (-19%) |
| 2017 | +37% | $1,113 (+11%) |
| 2016 | +22% | $1,357 (+36%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does BDX return?
$1,000 invested in Becton Dickinson 10 years ago would be worth $1,357 today, i.e. +3%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was BDX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+37%). Worst year: 2025 (-18%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in BDX since inception be worth?
Since 1973, $1,000 would have become $86,489 (+8549%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Becton Dickinson's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Becton Dickinson pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Becton Dickinson's average annual return (ROI)?
Becton Dickinson's return on investment is about +3%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.