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

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$181.57 -0.28 (-0.15%)
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Becton, Dickinson and Company - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
8

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, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for BDX.

Consensus Price Target

$187.67
3.36% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Becton, Dickinson and Company, the average price target is $187.67. 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 upside of 3.36% from the current price of $181.57.
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
9/17/25 to 9/17/26
1 Month Ago
8/18/25 to 8/18/26
3 Months Ago
6/19/25 to 6/19/26
1 Year Ago
9/17/24 to 9/17/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$187.67$185.67$181.00$213.30
Forecasted Upside3.36% Upside2.48% Upside25.71% Upside13.72% 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

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Becton, Dickinson and Company Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBecton, Dickinson and CompanyHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.11% Upside752.89% Upside18.18% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
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%
8/13/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
8/13/2026
Kendall Au
Not Rated
Boost TargetSector Perform$180.00 ➝ $190.00+3.30%
8/7/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
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%
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7/6/2026 Set Target$180.00+15.86%
5/27/2026Lower TargetNeutral$156.00 ➝ $150.00+2.55%
5/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$202.00 ➝ $204.00+36.69%
4/10/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
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%
5/2/2025DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
5/1/2025DowngradeOutperformMarket 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 Tuesday, September 15, 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 recently reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, posting $3.23 in earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $3.14, while also generating $4.98 billion in revenue, which surpassed the projected $4.89 billion and represented a 5.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
  • The company has demonstrated strong operational momentum by raising its full-year 2026 earnings per share guidance to a range of $12.62 to $12.72, which is above the current analyst consensus estimate of $12.56, suggesting management confidence in continued performance.
  • Investors can benefit from a stable income stream as the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share, which will be paid on September 30, 2026, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 2.36% based on the current stock price of $185.78.
  • The stock has shown significant upward momentum, trading at $185.78 as of September 15, 2026, which is well above its 200-day moving average of $160.49 and its 50-day moving average of $173.06, indicating a strong bullish trend among technical traders.
  • Becton, Dickinson and Company is expanding its market presence in healthcare automation with the deployment of the BD Vmax 160, a next-generation pharmacy automation robot that helps health systems manage complex specialty therapies and refrigerated medications, positioning the company for growth in advanced medical technology.

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 stock is trading at a premium valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.96, which is significantly higher than the broader market average, potentially limiting upside potential if earnings growth does not accelerate to justify the high multiple.
  • Corporate insiders have been consistently selling shares, with CEO Thomas E. Polen, Jr. selling 4,152 shares in August 2026 and other executives like Michael Garrison and Michael Feld also reducing their positions, which may signal a lack of confidence in near-term stock appreciation.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 126.51%, meaning it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning in net income, which could raise concerns about the sustainability of the dividend if profitability does not improve.
  • Several major institutional investors have reduced their holdings in the second quarter, including The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, which cut its position by 81.4%, and Veritas Asset Management LLP, which lowered its stake by 31.1%, indicating a shift in institutional sentiment.
  • The consensus rating from eight equities research analysts is a "Hold," with a consensus price target of $187.67, which offers very limited upside from the current stock price of $185.78, suggesting that analysts see the stock as fairly valued with little room for further gains.

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 $187.67, with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Becton, Dickinson and Company in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 upside of 3.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Evercore, 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 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.30. 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 8/31/2026.
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