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BDX

Becton Dickinson and Company

NYSE: BDX · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES

$144.17
-1.47% today

Updated 2026-05-05

Market cap
$42.47B
P/E ratio
24.40
P/S ratio
1.94x
EPS (TTM)
$6.12
Dividend yield
2.80%
52W range
$125 – $186
Volume
2.7M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+
5.5
Quality
C+
5.5
Profitability
C+
6.7
Valuation
B
6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →198 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$191.46
+32.81%
12-Month target
$156.38
+8.47%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$242.22
Margin of safety
+25.43%
1 Strong Buy4 Buy9 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $549.00M — positive
+ 25.43% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.49 — distress zone

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$18.87B$19.37B$20.18B$21.84B$21.92B$19.5B
Net income$1.78B$1.48B$1.71B$1.68B$382.00M
EPS$6.12$12.57
Free cash flow$1.66B$2.12B$3.07B$2.67B$549.00M
Profit margin9.43%7.66%8.45%7.68%8.01%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-27FELD, MICHAELSale74$151.94
2026-04-06NEAL, SHANA CAROLSale1,146
2026-03-26FELD, MICHAELSale75$156.83

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
BDX$42.47B635.35.56.75.5+25.43%Buy
LLY$862.01B7810.010.05.06.5Strong Buy
JNJ$546.90B594.79.03.36.0-40.34%Buy
ABBV$365.43B634.08.04.05.0-22.55%Buy
UNH$336.72B545.35.57.34.8+43.12%Buy
AZN$287.11B646.78.05.35.0+3.99%Buy

Smart narrative

Becton Dickinson and Company trades at $144.17. representing a P/E of 24.40x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 63/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.49, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $21.92B. with profit margins at 8.01%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $242.22.

Frequently asked questions

What is Becton Dickinson and Company's stock price?
Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) trades at $144.17.
Is Becton Dickinson and Company overvalued?
Smart Value Score 63/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $242.22.
What is the price target of Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
The analyst target price is $191.46, representing +32.8% upside from the current price of $144.17.
What is the intrinsic value of Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $242.22, a +25.4% margin of safety versus $144.17.
What is the future stock price of BDX by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Becton Dickinson and Company could reach $803.45 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Becton Dickinson and Company's revenue?
TTM revenue is $21.92B.
Piotroski F-Score?
6/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.49 — distress.

Company info

SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.94x
ROE6.96%
Beta0.35
50D MA$160.63
200D MA$154.25
Shares out0.28B
Float0.28B
Short ratio
Avg volume2.7M

Performance

1 week-3.58%
1 month-6.70%
3 months-30.19%
YTD-25.71%
1 year
3 years
5 years