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Becton Dickinson and Company(BDX) Stock Analysis | Healthcare
Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.Analyst Target
Analyst consensus price target: $194.42.What is Becton Dickinson and Company?
Becton, Dickinson and Company develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products for healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public worldwide.
BDX · Verdict
Moderate reward · low risk
BDX stands out on volatility and cash flow, but watch the balance sheet signal.
Based on 88% data coverage
BDX · Verdict
What’s working & what to watch
Strengths 2
- Volatility95/100
Top decile vs peers
- Cash flow74/100
12% free-cash-flow margin
Watchouts 2
- Balance sheet34/100
Interest covered 4.1×
- Growth44/100
Rev +5.0% CAGR · earnings -1.9%
Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.
What is Becton Dickinson and Company?
Becton, Dickinson and Company develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products for healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public worldwide. It operates through Medical Essentials, Connected Care, BioPharma Systems, Interventional and Life Sciences segments. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Healthcare sector, with a market capitalisation of 52.30B, and a P/E ratio of 33.2x.
Financial Highlights
Investment Breakdown
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (48)The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.
For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
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| Shares sold | Shares bought | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3months | 0 | 0 |
| 3-6months | 0 | 0 |
| 6-9months | 73,491 shares $689k | 0 |
| 9-12months | 41,249 shares $231k | 0 |