BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company · Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies
Last
$159.56
+$4.74 (+3.06%) 1:14 PM ET
Prev close $154.82
Open $156.15
Day high $159.93
Day low $156.15
Volume 1,483,959
Avg vol 2,547,604
Mkt cap
$43.87B
P/E ratio
26.03
FY Revenue
$21.92B
EPS
6.13
Gross Margin
46.07%
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Becton, Dickinson and Co. shows improving price momentum in the near term, with multiple bullish technical signals and returns turning positive over 1–6 months despite a negative 12‑month performance. Fundamentally, the company combines steady low‑single‑digit revenue and earnings growth, solid free cash flow generation, and moderate leverage with relatively elevated valuation multiples and modest profitability ratios. Short interest remains low in percentage terms but active in daily trading, while recent news flow is broadly positive around end‑market growth and capital returns.
AI summarized at 10:22 AM ET, 2026-02-04
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 72 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+59% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.59×
RSI
36.70 (Weak)
Weak (30–40)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.03 (Weak)
MACD: -0.06 Signal: -0.02
Short-Term
+1.02 (Strong)
MACD: -3.60 Signal: -4.62
Long-Term
+0.93 (Strong)
MACD: -10.37 Signal: -11.30
Intraday trend score 78.32

Latest news

BDX 12 articles Positive: 11 Neutral: 1 Negative: 0
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
China Diabetes Devices Market Forecast and Company Analysis Report 2026-2034 Featuring Roche, Abbott Laboratories, Novo Nordisk, BD, Medtronic, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi

China's diabetes devices market is projected to grow from USD 7.19 billion in 2025 to USD 14.51 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.11%. Growth is driven by rising diabetes prevalence (118 million patients), aging population, government healthcare reforms, and technological advancements in glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems. Key challenges include cost sensitivity and uneven reimbursement coverage across regions.

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Sentiment note

Identified as a key player in the China diabetes devices market, positioned to benefit from growing demand for insulin delivery and glucose monitoring devices.

Positive The Motley Fool • Thomas Niel
3 Magnificent Dividend Stocks the Sell-Off Has Put on Sale. Buy Them Now and Hold Forever.

The article recommends three Dividend Kings trading at attractive valuations following market sell-offs: Becton, Dickinson (oversold after spinoff with expected earnings rebound in 2027), PepsiCo (beaten down by growth concerns but trading at discount valuations), and Procter & Gamble (70-year dividend growth track record offering steady long-term wealth building). All three are positioned as buy-and-hold opportunities for dividend investors.

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Sentiment note

Trading at 12x forward earnings (discount to peers), recent spinoff provides $4B cash for buybacks/acquisitions, analysts forecast earnings rebound in 2027, 54+ year dividend growth track record, 2.7% forward dividend yield with 5.5% average annual growth

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Market Crash: The Healthcare Stocks I'd Buy Without Hesitation

The article identifies two healthcare stocks as attractive buying opportunities during a potential market crash: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG). BDX is highlighted for its strong recurring revenue from consumables, ongoing business improvements through spin-offs, attractive valuation, and 54-year dividend increase streak. ISRG is recommended for its dominant position in robotic-assisted surgery, strong installed base of da Vinci systems, and long-term growth potential in an underpenetrated market, despite current high valuation and competitive pressures.

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Sentiment note

Despite recent challenges including slow growth and recalls, the company maintains a strong market position with 90%+ recurring revenue from consumables, is executing strategic spin-offs to improve focus, trades at attractive valuation (P/E 12.3 vs sector average 16.8), and has a 54-year dividend increase streak making it a Dividend King.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
Robotic Pharmacy Prescription Market Research and Global Forecast Report 2025-2032

The global robotic pharmacy prescription market is experiencing significant growth, expanding from USD 214.16 million in 2025 to USD 237.65 million in 2026, with a projected CAGR of 9.18% through 2032, reaching USD 396.21 million. The market is driven by automation adoption for medication safety and efficiency, workforce transformation toward clinical roles, and bundled solution procurement strategies across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

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Sentiment note

Featured in the expanding robotic pharmacy market with opportunities in integrated hardware and software solutions for medication management.

Positive Investing.com • David Wagner
10 Heavily Undervalued Stocks Trading Just Above Their 200-Day Moving Average

The article identifies 10 large-cap US stocks trading just above their 200-day moving average while showing undervaluation of 26.4% to 39.9%. It highlights three specific stocks: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) with strong momentum in commercial real estate and a new growth plan, Assurant (AIZ) showing solid financial performance with analyst 'Strong Buy' ratings, and Becton Dickinson (BDX) benefiting from its shift toward higher-value medical technologies. The article explains how the 200-day moving average can serve as a technical analysis tool for identifying entry and exit points.

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Sentiment note

Strong positioning following shift toward higher-value medical technologies under 'New BD' strategy, Q1 2026 results exceeded expectations, stock remains undervalued despite recent pullback from highs

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
ELISpot & FluoroSpot Assay Market Report 2026-2031: Mabtech, Oxford Immunotec Global, and Cellular Technology Dominate the Landscape

The global ELISpot & FluoroSpot assay market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2031, driven by increasing adoption of immunology research techniques, personalized immune therapies, and advanced diagnostic assays. Key growth areas include reagent products, pharmaceutical & biotechnology firms, and the APAC region. Major trends include automation, multiplexing capabilities, and expanding applications in clinical diagnostics, vaccine development, and immuno-oncology.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a key player in the expanding ELISpot & FluoroSpot assay market with opportunities in clinical diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Custom Market Insights
[Latest] Global Pharmaceutical Microbiology QC Testing Market Size/Share Worth USD 17.65 Billion by 2035 at a 13.27% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, SWOT Analysis)

The global Pharmaceutical Microbiology QC Testing Market is projected to grow from USD 5.08 billion in 2025 to USD 17.65 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 13.27%. Growth is driven by increased regulatory oversight, laboratory automation, antimicrobial resistance concerns, and adoption of advanced technologies like AI-enabled molecular platforms and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. North America leads with 39.12% market share, while Asia Pacific is expected to grow fastest at 14.33% CAGR.

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Sentiment note

Identified as a major player in a high-growth market segment benefiting from increased laboratory automation adoption and regulatory requirements for microbial quality control testing.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Custom Market Insights
[Latest] Global Intravenous Infusion Pump Market Size/Share Worth USD 14.02 Billion by 2035 at a 7.6% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)

The global intravenous infusion pump market was valued at USD 6.72 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 14.02 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.6%. Growth is driven by increasing chronic diseases, aging populations, technological advancements in smart pumps, and rising demand for precise medication delivery in hospitals and home care settings.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a key market player in the growing intravenous infusion pump market, which is expanding at 7.6% CAGR with strong demand drivers from chronic disease management and technological advancement.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Mordor Intelligence
Pharmaceutical Packaging Market to Exceed $219B by 2031 as Sustainability & Injectable Drug Packaging Reshape Industry Dynamics, Says Mordor Intelligence

The global pharmaceutical packaging market is projected to grow from USD 154.78 billion in 2025 to USD 219.08 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.94%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for injectable therapies, sustainable packaging solutions, and stricter regulatory traceability requirements. Key trends include the shift toward recyclable materials, adoption of prefilled syringes, and advanced barrier systems.

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Sentiment note

Major player in prefilled syringes and injectable drug delivery systems, well-positioned to capture growth from the expanding biologics and injectable therapies pipeline.

Positive The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer
2 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

The article recommends two healthcare dividend stocks: Becton, Dickinson (BDX), a Dividend King with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases and a 2.4% yield, and Medtronic (MDT), an aspiring Dividend King with a 2.9% yield and new surgical robotics growth potential. Both stocks are trading below $1,000 and currently out of favor with Wall Street, presenting potential buying opportunities for long-term dividend investors.

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Sentiment note

Dividend King status with 50+ years of consecutive increases, attractive 2.4% yield above market average, recent spinoff to improve focus, and pipeline of new products expected to drive future growth despite current weakness.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
Respiratory Disease Testing Market Global Forecast Report 2026-2032: $9.32 Bn Opportunities in Integrating Advanced Diagnostics, Leveraging Partnerships, and Enhancing Supply Resilience

The global Respiratory Disease Testing Market is projected to grow from USD 5.99 billion in 2025 to USD 9.32 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.50%. Growth is driven by advances in molecular diagnostics, digital imaging, telemedicine, and strategic partnerships. However, 2025 tariff revisions have impacted supply chains, prompting organizations to adopt flexible sourcing strategies and invest in local production capabilities.

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Sentiment note

Identified as a major player in the market positioned to benefit from 6.50% CAGR growth and increasing demand for diagnostic instruments and reagents.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Sns Insider Research
Hemostasis Products Market Size to Reach USD 3.28 Billion by 2035 with 5.41% CAGR – SNS Insider

The global hemostasis products market is projected to grow from USD 1.94 billion in 2025 to USD 3.28 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.41%. Growth is driven by increasing surgical procedures, trauma cases, and demand for advanced bleeding control technologies. However, high product costs and low reimbursement in developing nations pose challenges. Topical hemostats and sponge/pad forms dominate the market, while flowable hemostats and matrix/gel forms show fastest growth. North America leads with 41.62% market share, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region.

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Sentiment note

Listed among major hemostasis product manufacturers but no specific recent developments or market initiatives mentioned.

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