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Market sentiment signals for Becton Dickinson (BDX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
20 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$195
+0.2%
Highest Price Target
$270
+38.9%
Lowest Price Target
$165
-15.1%
Short Interest
3.9%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Barclays | Christopher Pasquale— | -15.1% | $165 | Initiate | Underweight |
| Aug 31, 2026 | B of A Securities | Travis Steed— | +2.9% | $185 → $200 | Maintained | Neutral |