Becton Dickinson
Price: 147.79Company and Business Model
Becton Dickinson (BDX) is a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells a broad range of medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents. Its core products include syringes, needles, and blood collection systems, primarily serving healthcare institutions. Major business segments encompass BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Biosciences, with revenue sources derived from product sales and services in these segments.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Becton Dickinson is more aligned with dividends, given its consistent dividend yield. The stock may appeal to investors seeking income rather than aggressive growth, reflecting a balanced approach. However, recent performance indicators suggest caution, indicating potential risks for investors.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 3.95 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- -10.2% ↓
- EPS surprise
- 31.7% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 1.4% stable
- Dividend yield
- 2.6% moderate last ex-date: 2026-03-10
Track in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 03:33 | Hold | Sell | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| 2026-06-01 02:32 | Sell | Hold | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| 2026-05-08 15:08 | — | Sell | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 09:26 | Barclays | Target Raised | 202 → 204 | 149.43 |
| 2026-04-17 11:40 | Piper Sandler | Target Lowered | 170 → 159 | 154.82 |
| 2026-04-14 11:17 | RBC Capital | Target Lowered | 195 → 175 | 155.43 |