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

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$157.11 +1.57 (+1.01%)
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Becton, Dickinson and Company - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
7

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for BDX.

Consensus Price Target

$180.29
14.75% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Becton, Dickinson and Company, the average price target is $180.29. The highest price target for BDX is $232.00, while the lowest price target for BDX is $150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.75% from the current price of $157.11.
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
7/7/25 to 7/7/26
1 Month Ago
6/7/25 to 6/7/26
3 Months Ago
4/8/25 to 4/8/26
1 Year Ago
7/7/24 to 7/7/25
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)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 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$180.29$183.64$191.62$219.22
Forecasted Upside14.75% Upside21.35% Upside22.07% Upside26.78% 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 CompanyMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.65% Upside744.27% Upside13.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/6/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$180.00+15.86%
6/12/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Lower Target$177.00 ➝ $170.00+15.95%
5/27/2026
David Roman
David Roman
Not Rated
Lower TargetNeutral$156.00 ➝ $150.00+2.55%
5/11/2026 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
5/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$202.00 ➝ $204.00+36.69%
5/8/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$157.00 ➝ $161.00+5.35%
5/7/2026 Lower Target$215.00 ➝ $175.00+14.51%
5/4/2026Lower TargetHold$189.00 ➝ $163.00+8.66%
4/17/2026Lower TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $159.00+2.65%
4/14/2026 Set Target$175.00+12.64%
4/10/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
3/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $180.00+15.17%
2/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $190.00+10.70%
2/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$233.00 ➝ $232.00+36.22%
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 Saturday, July 4, 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:

  • The current stock price is around $147.91, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of $187.35, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Becton, Dickinson and Company reported a quarterly revenue increase of 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong growth and demand for its medical products.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 15.37%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable returns.
  • With a dividend yield of approximately 2.7%, Becton, Dickinson and Company provides a steady income stream for investors, which can be particularly appealing in uncertain market conditions.
  • The firm has set its FY 2026 earnings per share guidance at 12.520-12.720, indicating positive expectations for future profitability and growth.

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 dividend payout ratio of 106.33%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, as it indicates that the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting that there may be uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • Recent analyst downgrades, including a reduction from a "hold" to a "sell" rating, may indicate potential challenges ahead for the company.
  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 38.71, which could suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment.
  • The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it may struggle to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.

BDX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Becton, Dickinson and Company is $180.29, with a high forecast of $232.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Becton, Dickinson and Company in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 7 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 14.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Becton, Dickinson and Company more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Becton, Dickinson and Company is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how BDX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BDX) was last updated on 7/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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