About Becton, Dickinson and Company
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) has been publicly traded since 1973, making it a 53-year-old public company. It operates in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry within the Healthcare sector. The company is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, United States and employs approximately 70,000 people. With a market capitalization of $58 billion, BDX is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $160.02
- Market Cap
- $57.97B
- 52-Week High
- $187.35
- 52-Week Low
- $127.59
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Instruments & Supplies
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.55% | $151.60 | $160.02 |
| 2025 | -12.61% | $173.47 | $151.60 |
| 2024 | -5.38% | $183.33 | $173.47 |
| 2023 | -2.67% | $188.36 | $183.33 |
| 2022 | +5.08% | $179.25 | $188.36 |
| 2021 | +1.88% | $175.94 | $179.25 |
| 2020 | -6.75% | $188.68 | $175.94 |
| 2019 | +22.20% | $154.40 | $188.68 |
| 2018 | +6.61% | $144.82 | $154.40 |
| 2017 | +31.24% | $110.35 | $144.82 |
| 2016 | +9.22% | $101.03 | $110.35 |
| 2015 | +12.63% | $89.70 | $101.03 |
| 2014 | +28.27% | $69.93 | $89.70 |
| 2013 | +44.27% | $48.47 | $69.93 |
| 2012 | +7.24% | $45.20 | $48.47 |
| 2011 | -9.69% | $50.05 | $45.20 |
| 2010 | +9.38% | $45.76 | $50.05 |
| 2009 | +17.60% | $38.91 | $45.76 |
| 2008 | -16.92% | $46.83 | $38.91 |
| 2007 | +20.73% | $38.79 | $46.83 |
| 2006 | +18.34% | $32.78 | $38.79 |
| 2005 | +7.19% | $30.58 | $32.78 |
| 2004 | +39.78% | $21.88 | $30.58 |
| 2003 | +35.67% | $16.13 | $21.88 |
| 2002 | -6.32% | $17.22 | $16.13 |
| 2001 | -3.20% | $17.79 | $17.22 |
| 2000 | +30.15% | $13.67 | $17.79 |
| 1999 | -36.19% | $21.42 | $13.67 |
| 1998 | +72.15% | $12.44 | $21.42 |
| 1997 | +16.66% | $10.66 | $12.44 |
| 1996 | +16.98% | $9.12 | $10.66 |
| 1995 | +58.44% | $5.75 | $9.12 |
| 1994 | +36.76% | $4.21 | $5.75 |
| 1993 | -7.34% | $4.54 | $4.21 |
| 1992 | +16.70% | $3.89 | $4.54 |
| 1991 | -6.49% | $4.16 | $3.89 |
| 1990 | +22.40% | $3.40 | $4.16 |
| 1989 | +21.14% | $2.81 | $3.40 |
| 1988 | +3.63% | $2.71 | $2.81 |
| 1987 | +3.44% | $2.62 | $2.71 |
| 1986 | +63.61% | $1.60 | $2.62 |
| 1985 | +60.07% | $1.00 | $1.60 |
| 1984 | +11.36% | $0.90 | $1.00 |
| 1983 | -11.71% | $1.02 | $0.90 |
| 1982 | -10.99% | $1.14 | $1.02 |
| 1981 | -8.61% | $1.25 | $1.14 |
| 1980 | +53.68% | $0.81 | $1.25 |
| 1979 | +8.80% | $0.75 | $0.81 |
| 1978 | -0.79% | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 1977 | -6.67% | $0.81 | $0.75 |
| 1976 | -13.46% | $0.93 | $0.81 |
| 1975 | +41.82% | $0.66 | $0.93 |
| 1974 | -26.67% | $0.90 | $0.66 |
Valuation
BDX currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.0, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 11.8 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.8. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.6.
Dividends
Becton, Dickinson and Company pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 2.64%. This translates to $4.20 per share annually. The payout ratio of 68% indicates moderate dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
BDX has a beta of 0.31, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $127.59 to $187.35, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 13 analyst opinions, BDX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $197.15 suggests 23.7% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Becton, Dickinson and Company do? ▼
Becton, Dickinson and Company is a Medical Instruments & Supplies company operating in the Healthcare sector. The company is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, United States.
What sector is BDX in? ▼
BDX operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.
When did BDX go public? ▼
Becton, Dickinson and Company went public in 1973, making it a 53-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in BDX 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in BDX five years ago would be worth approximately $934 today, representing a -6.6% return.
Does BDX pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Becton, Dickinson and Company pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.64%, which is $4.2 per share annually.
What is BDX's market cap? ▼
Becton, Dickinson and Company has a market capitalization of $58 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is BDX's P/E ratio? ▼
BDX has a trailing P/E ratio of 26.0 and a forward P/E of 11.8, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is BDX a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 13 opinions, BDX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $197.15.
Last updated: 3/14/2026