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Becton, Dickinson is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles, syringes, and sharps-disposal units. The company also manufactures prefilled devices, diagnostic instruments and reagents, as well as flow cytometry and cell-imaging systems. BD Medical is nearly half of the total business, while BD Life Sciences (27% of 2024 revenue) and BD Interventional (24%) account for the remainder. International revenue accounts for 43% of the company's business.

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William Blair analyst Brian Weinstein downgrades Becton Dickinson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

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Editor&#8217;s Note: The article has been udpated to correct the Stock Movers list.
Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&amp;P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">trade tariffs on April 2.</a>
Technology stocks led the rally, with the Nasdaq 100 climbing 1.5%. Strong and resilient corporate earnings continue to fuel investor appetite for risk, helping markets shrug off recent tariff concerns.
President Trump reassured investors, stating that progress on trade negotiations is going "very well" and that the timeline for the tax bill remains on schedule.
On the economic front, data continued to paint a weaker picture. After Wednesday's disappointing first-quarter GDP report, the ISM manufacturing PMI showed factory activity contracted for the second straight month in April. Meanwhile, price pressures surged at the fastest pace since June 2022, reflecting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45139383/us-manufacturing-activity-contracts-in-april-as-tariffs-push-input-prices-toward-3-year-highs">inflationary effects from tariffs.</a>
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) was a standout gainer, soaring 8.60% after delivering a blowout quarter that beat expectations across the board, reinforcing its leadership in cloud and AI. The stock reached its highest level since late January.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) also topped estimates, with shares climbing more than 4%.
Sector-wise, technology outperformed, while health care lagged. Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) plunged over 9% after the pharmaceutical giant cut its 2025 guidance.
Crude oil erased early losses, rebounding to $58 per barrel after briefly dipping below $57. Gold slipped 2.2% to a two-week low.
The U.S. dollar strengthened to its highest level in over two weeks, bolstered by manufacturing surveys showing rising input costs tied to tariffs.
Treasury yields climbed for a second straight session, with the 10-year yield rising to 4.21%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged past the $97,000 mark, hitting its highest level in over two months.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1% to $560.02.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $408.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.6% to $483.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.5% higher to $195.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 2.6%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 2.3%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: Microsoft Corporation: up 8.30% Meta Platforms, Inc.: up 4.29% Eli Lilly And Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>): &#8211; 9.88% Mastercard Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): -0.20% McDonald's Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): -1.24% Linde plc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>): -1.14% Qualcomm Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>): -8.28% KKR &amp; Co. Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): up 1.19% The Southern Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>): up 0.22% Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 1.83% KLA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>): -2.43% CVS Health Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>): up 6.23% Equinix, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>): -0.16% Parker-Hannifin Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>): up 0.70% Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): -0.09% Howmet Aerospace Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): up 7.44% Carrier Global Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>): up 11% Aflac Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): -4% Public Storage&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>): -0.18% The Allstate Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): -1.27% MetLife, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): up 0.47% W.W. Grainger, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>): Up 2.14% Becton, Dickinson and Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>): -15.73% Quanta Services, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>): up 10.10% Exelon Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>): -0.33% Dominion Energy, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>): up 0.91%
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), Atlassian Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>), American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>), Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>), DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), Ameren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEE#NYSE">AEE</a>), GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>), MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>), Hologic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLX#NASDAQ">HOLX</a>), Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>), Camden Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>) and Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>).
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Becton, Dickinson, and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) lowered its fiscal year 2025 guidance and provided an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45128945/bd-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2025-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">estimated tariff impact </a>on Thursday.
The medical device giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.35, up from $3.17 reported a year ago, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $3.28</a>.
The company reported first-quarter 2025 sales of $5.27 billion, up 4.5% year-over-year, missing the consensus of $5.35 billion.
&#8220;Amid a difficult operating environment impacting near-term organic revenue growth, our Q2 results reflect the strength of our business model and ability to exceed our earnings expectations through quality gross margin improvement,&#8221; said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD.
 &#8220;Our BD Excellence operating system is driving continued margin expansion and increasing investment in our commercial organization and innovation, and we believe we are well positioned to accelerate growth as markets recover. As we take decisive mitigation actions to navigate the current macro environment, BD&#8217;s scale as the largest U.S. manufacturer of medical devices is a significant advantage for long-term value creation.&#8221;
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43443889/starboard-value-pushes-becton-dickinson-to-divest-life-sciences-unit" rel="noreferrer noopener">Activist Starboard Value Pushes Becton Dickinson To Divest Life Sciences Unit</a>
In February, BD shared its plan to separate its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business from the rest of the company to enhance strategic focus, growth-oriented investments<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43532512/becton-dickinson-outlines-intent-to-separate-biosciences-and-diagnostic-solutions-business-to-enhance-focus-drive-growth-q1-earnings-beat-street-view" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and capital allocation</a>.
Following the separation, New BD will be a pure-play medical technology company. It expects to drive concentrated investments in high-impact R&amp;D and disciplined capital allocation, including growth-accretive M&amp;A.
Medical segment sales increased 12.7% year over year to $2.76 billion, Life Sciences sales reached $1.25 billion, down 4.3%, and Interventional sales fell 2.2% to $1.26 billion.
Becton, Dickinson also announced its intention to invest $2.5 billion in U.S. manufacturing capacity over the next 5 years, further strengthening its position as the largest U.S. manufacturer of medical devices and its commitment to ensuring a resilient U.S. healthcare system.
Guidance:&nbsp;BD expects fiscal 2025 revenues of $21.8 billion&nbsp;and&nbsp;$21.9 billion&nbsp;compared to a consensus of $21.83 billion and its previously issued guidance of&nbsp;$21.7 billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$21.9 billion, reflecting updated organic revenue growth guidance of 3.0% to 3.5% and an improvement in the estimated impact of foreign currency.
Before the impact of tariffs, the company expects adjusted diluted EPS to be consistent with its previously issued guidance of&nbsp;$14.30&nbsp;to&nbsp;$14.60, representing growth of 8.8% to 11.0%. It includes absorbing a headwind from translational foreign currency for approximately&nbsp;$0.05&nbsp;or 40 basis points for the full year.
Including an estimated tariff impact of approximately $0.25 for the fiscal year, the company now expects adjusted earnings of $14.06 to $14.34, compared to the consensus of $14.42.
The estimated tariff impact is based on current information and tariff programs announced as of April 30, not including announced tariff programs that are delayed or threatened, the company said in its Thursday press release.
Price Action:&nbsp;BDX stock is down 5.36% at $196 during the premarket session at the last check Thursday.
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Becton Dickinson shares are trading lower after the company cut FY25 EPS guidance despite a sales outlook guidance raise. The company also missed Q2 revenue estimates.

Becton Dickinson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $14.30-$14.60 to $14.06-$14.34 vs $14.42 analyst estimate. Raises FY2025 sales outlook from $21.70 billion-$21.90 billion to $21.80 billion-$21.90 billion vs $21.83 billion estimate.

Becton Dickinson Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $14.30-$14.60 to $14.06-$14.34 vs $14.42 Est; Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $21.70B-$21.90B to $21.80B-$21.90B vs $21.83B Est

Becton, Dickinson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.35 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.28 by 2.13 percent. This is a 5.68 percent increase over earnings of $3.17 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.27 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $5.35 billion by 1.53 percent. This is a 4.50 percent increase over sales of $5.04 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Corporate insiders have not been impressively active so far in 2025. Despite a great deal of volatility, insiders have been held back by a rising wave of uncertainty. With the tariffs confusion lingering, it is tough for folks running corporations to get a handle on costs, profit margins, or economic conditions. While prices have retreated to a degree, it&#8217;s not like stocks are suddenly super cheap and attractive either. The S&amp;P 500 still trades with a PE ratio based on trailing earnings of 26 and a CAPE Ratio of 32.7. While off the highs of earlier this year, both are still extremely high by historical standards. Given the unattractive cocktail of valuation and uncertainty, insiders have pretty much kept their wallets in the desk drawer for much of the year.
This is another class of investor I track that thrives on uncertainty, and as a group, they have been very active so far this year. I am talking about activist investors, the more gentlemanly title for what were once known as corporate raiders. The Barclays Q1 2025 Review of Shareholder Activism reveals several important trends that can help us unlock opportunity.
Despite economic uncertainty and market volatility, activist campaigns have continued their upward trajectory. Global campaign activity reached 70 initiatives in Q1, representing a 17% increase year-over-year and running 25% above the four-year quarterly average. This suggests that periods of uncertainty often create fertile ground for activists to identify undervalued situations.
The most notable regional development is the resurgence of U.S. activism, which increased 43% year-over-year with 40 campaigns. After two years where American companies represented less than half of global targets, U.S. companies now account for 57% of global activist activity. Meanwhile, Japan continues to emerge as a significant battleground with 16 campaigns (up 45%), while European activity remains subdued with just 10 campaigns.
More importantly, the activists are scoring major wins. Companies like Honeywell (Ticker: HON), Becton Dickinson (Ticker: BDX), and Solventum (Ticker: SOLV) all announced significant break-ups or divestitures in Q1 following activist pressure.
The effectiveness of activist campaigns appears to be improving. The Barclays report identifies 51 board seats won in Q1, representing a 34% increase from the same period in 2024.
The King of the Activists this year is once again Elliott Management.
Elliott Management continues to lead the pack with four campaigns in Q1, including high-profile engagements at BP plc (Ticker: BP), where the company announced a refocus on its oil and gas business and a strategic review of its Castrol lubricants unit.
The campaign at BP has run into a snag in the form of lower oil and gas prices. As oil prices have pulled back in response to the tariff confusion, the share price of London-based oil and gas giant has fallen sharply. Elliott responded by upping its stake to over 5% of BP. That&#8217;s impressive given that BP has a $75 billion market cap.
Elliott wants management to drive the renewables business and cut spending by several billion dollars and has also outlined steps it feels BP should take that would get free cash flow to rise to $20 billion a year, well above the current $8 billion. Elliott has also suggested that leadership changes may be in order. The activist has met with many of BP&#8217;s largest shareholders to drum up support for its ideas.
At this point, even if Elliott does not win its campaign, the shares are attractive. Thanks to falling oil prices, the stock is trading at a depressed valuation and yields over 6%. A firming in energy prices could see the shares trade back up near the high of the year near $40. If Elliott does win the day and BP meets the cash flow targets, there is a good chance the shares will double or more in value.
BP is not Elliott&#8217;s only current campaign in the oil fields. In the spring of 2024, Elliott revealed a $1 billion stake in Phillips 66 (Ticker: PSX) and wasted no time firing off a blistering indictment of the company&#8217;s lackluster operational performance.
There has been a great deal of back and forth, but Elliott has not been appeased and has moved forward with a proxy fight. The activist is seeking four seats on the board of the refiner. They recently sent a letter to Phillips shareholders that said, &#8220;Investors&#8217; patience has been punished, and a new lineup on the board is necessary to reverse the company&#8217;s long-term underperformance and improve its poor corporate governance practices.&#8221;
Phillips fired back, sending its own letter that pointed out, &#8220;Since our formation in 2012, we have returned more than $43 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. We have grown our dividend at a 15% Compound Annual Growth Rate (&#8216;CAGR&#8217;). The dividend we pay to our shareholders has grown every single year since we have been a publicly-traded company – even through troughs in commodity cycles and periods of economic disruption. Not many energy companies can say the same.&#8221;
This is another potential win-win for investors. The stock is cheap, and management just raised the dividend to yield 4.5%. Improved economic and market conditions could easily lead to a huge bump in the price of the stock. If Elliott wins the proxy battle and its changes are effective, the upside potential is again over 100%.
In the case of both BP and Phillips 66, investors get paid handsomely to wait for the battle to be played out.

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4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Becton Dickinson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Becton Dickinson, revealing an average target of $270.0, a high estimate of $280.00, and a low estimate of $260.00. This current average represents a 2.88% decrease from the previous average price target of $278.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745442035_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Becton Dickinson by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Bednar &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $260.00&#x7C;$280.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Travis Steed &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $261.00&#x7C;$279.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Travis Steed &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $279.00&#x7C;$278.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Bednar &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $280.00&#x7C;$275.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Becton Dickinson. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Becton Dickinson compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Becton Dickinson's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Becton Dickinson's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Becton Dickinson</h2>
Becton, Dickinson is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles, syringes, and sharps-disposal units. The company also manufactures prefilled devices, diagnostic instruments and reagents, as well as flow cytometry and cell-imaging systems. BD Medical is nearly half of the total business, while BD Life Sciences (27% of 2024 revenue) and BD Interventional (24%) account for the remainder. International revenue accounts for 43% of the company's business.
<h3>Breaking Down Becton Dickinson's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Becton Dickinson's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 9.82%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Becton Dickinson's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.86%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Becton Dickinson's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.19%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Becton Dickinson's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.54%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.74.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Becton Dickinson

Piper Sandler analyst Jason Bednar maintains Becton Dickinson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $280 to $260.

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HemoSphere Alta&#x2122; platform is the company's most advanced hemodynamic monitoring technology available and is the first major product launch from the Advanced Patient Monitoring business since its acquisition by BD. The new product advances BD's leadership in smart, connected care technologies that use clinical data and AI to help clinicians improve patient outcomes and optimize clinical workflows.
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Becton Dickinson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.79 million shares sold short, which is 1.31% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.85 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Becton Dickinson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744826426_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Becton Dickinson has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Becton Dickinson's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Becton Dickinson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.48%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Becton Dickinson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 21.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.94 million shares sold short, which is 1.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Becton Dickinson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742229027_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Becton Dickinson has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Becton Dickinson's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Becton Dickinson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Do Investors Really Feel About Becton Dickinson?

Barclays analyst Travis Steed maintains Becton Dickinson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $278 to $279.

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On Wednesday, Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) authorized to pursue a plan to separate BD&#8217;s Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business from the rest of BD to enhance strategic focus, and growth-oriented investments <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43511126/bd-announces-intent-to-separate-biosciences-and-diagnostic-solutions-business-to-enhance-focus-dri" rel="noreferrer noopener">and capital allocation</a>.
Following the separation, New BD will be a pure-play medical technology company. It expects to drive concentrated investments in high-impact R&amp;D and disciplined capital allocation, including growth-accretive M&amp;A.
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Medical Essentials includes BD&#8217;s Medication Delivery Solutions and Specimen Management businesses, which manufacture products such as IV catheters, PICCS, flush and other essential vascular access and management solutions, blood collection solutions, syringes, and advanced needle technologies.
Connected Care includes BD&#8217;s Medication Management Solutions and Advanced Patient Monitoring businesses with smart devices that use automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics.
BioPharma Systems provides biologic drug delivery, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical industry.
Interventional, which includes BD&#8217;s Urology &amp; Critical Care, Peripheral Intervention, and Surgery businesses, caters to conditions such as urinary incontinence, peripheral vascular disease, cancer, and hernias.
After the separation, the New BD is expected to have fiscal 2024 revenue of approximately&nbsp;$17.8 billion. Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions is expected to have approximately&nbsp;$3.4 billion&nbsp;in fiscal 2024 revenue.
The company expects to announce more specifics on the separation plans by the end of fiscal 2025 and intends to target completion of the transaction in fiscal 2026.
In April 2022, Becton Dickinson spun off&nbsp;Embecta Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMBC#NYSE">EMBC</a>), a diabetes device maker, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43443889/starboard-value-pushes-becton-dickinson-to-divest-life-sciences-unit" rel="noreferrer noopener">into a standalone entity</a>.
In November, the company announced that it had decided to discontinue its insulin patch pump program and would&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42197315/becton-dickinson-spinoff-embecta-stops-insulin-patch-pump-program-plans-restructuring-stock-jumps" rel="noreferrer noopener">initiate a restructuring plan</a>.
In July, Embecta, a manufacturer of disposable&nbsp;insulin pen needles&nbsp;and syringes, said it is considering a potential sale following a significant drop in its share price since being spun off from health tech&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/07/39916116/insulin-device-maker-embecta-weighs-sale-after-70-share-decline-following-becton-dickinson-spin-off" rel="noreferrer noopener">giant&nbsp;Becton, Dickinson</a>.
Concurrently, BD reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $3.43 beating the consensus of $2.98. The company&#8217;s sales increased 9.8% year-over-year to $5.17 billion, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $5.1 billion</a>.
Guidance: BD updated its fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance from $21.9 billion-$22.1 billion to $21.7 billion-$21.9 billion compared to the consensus of $21.93 billion.
The company expects adjusted EPS of $14.30-$14.60, up from $14.25-$14.60 compared to the consensus of $14.40.
Price Action: BDX stock is down 3.88% at $235.56 at the last check on Thursday.
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