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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$193.31 +4.42 (+2.34%)
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Becton, Dickinson and Company - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
9
Buy
7

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Becton, Dickinson and Company in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for BDX.

Consensus Price Target

$185.07
-4.26% Downside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Becton, Dickinson and Company, the average price target is $185.07. The highest price target for BDX is $210.00, while the lowest price target for BDX is $150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.26% from the current price of $193.31.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BDX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$185.07$187.67$180.29$205.40
Forecasted Upside-4.26% Downside1.02% Upside14.00% Upside9.98% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

BDX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BDX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Becton, Dickinson and Company Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBecton, Dickinson and CompanyHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.35
2.32
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.99% Downside1,110.90% Upside19.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Matt Miksic
Matt Miksic
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Underweight$165.00-8.06%
9/28/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/31/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Travis Steed
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$185.00 ➝ $200.00+6.27%
8/13/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/13/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$180.00 ➝ $190.00+3.30%
8/7/2026 Set Target$195.00+11.38%
8/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$161.00 ➝ $175.00-0.49%
8/7/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$161.00 ➝ $170.00-3.53%
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$210.00+18.38%
8/5/2026Boost TargetHold$163.00 ➝ $182.00+6.59%
7/28/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$190.00+19.54%
7/6/2026 Set Target$180.00+15.86%
5/27/2026Lower TargetNeutral$156.00 ➝ $150.00+2.55%
4/10/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
3/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $180.00+15.17%
2/10/2026Lower TargetNeutral$190.00 ➝ $175.00+4.89%
12/2/2025Boost TargetOverweight$197.00 ➝ $210.00+9.45%
5/2/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
5/1/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform

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Should I Buy Becton, Dickinson and Company Stock? BDX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Becton, Dickinson and Company pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Becton, Dickinson and Company
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Becton, Dickinson and Company:

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company has announced a landmark partnership with the U.S. Government to invest $19 billion in domestic manufacturing, a move designed to secure the healthcare supply chain and achieve tariff relief, which provides significant strategic stability and potential cost advantages for the company.
  • The stock is currently trading at $180.00, which is below the average analyst price target of $187.67, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to Wall Street's expectations for its future performance.
  • Recent positive nine-month results from the AGILITY trial for the Revello device demonstrate high vessel patency and low reintervention rates, strengthening the company's leadership in peripheral vascular innovation and supporting the growth of its Interventional segment.
  • With a beta of 0.21, Becton, Dickinson and Company exhibits significantly lower volatility than the broader market, making it a defensive investment that may offer more stable returns during periods of economic uncertainty or market turbulence.
  • The company recently reported earnings per share of $3.23, beating analyst estimates of $3.14, and revenue of $4.98 billion, which exceeded expectations of $4.89 billion, indicating strong operational execution and demand for its medical technology products.

Becton, Dickinson and Company
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Becton, Dickinson and Company for these reasons:

  • The company has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 54.22, which is significantly above the market average, implying that investors are paying a premium for earnings that may not be sustainable if growth slows or margins compress.
  • Insiders have sold a total of 6,906 shares valued at $1,265,855 in the last 90 days, including sales by CEO Thomas E. Polen, Jr. and EVP Michael Feld, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside from those closest to the company.
  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Hold," with nine analysts giving a Hold rating compared to eight Buy ratings, suggesting that the stock is fairly valued and lacks the strong momentum or upside potential that would justify an aggressive buy recommendation.
  • Short interest has increased to 11,316,237 shares, representing 4.12% of the float, indicating that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock, which could create downward pressure on the price if the short position is not covered.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is 126.51%, meaning it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning in net income, which could be unsustainable over the long term and may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth or reduce debt.

BDX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Becton, Dickinson and Company is $185.07, with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Becton, Dickinson and Company in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BDX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BDX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock has a predicted downside of -4.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Becton, Dickinson and Company more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Becton, Dickinson and Company is 2.35 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.32. Learn more on how BDX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Becton, Dickinson and Company analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/7/2026.
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