Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX)
Health Care ยท Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 25, 1963. SentiSense covers Becton, Dickinson and Co. in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus. Tom Polen is its chief executive officer. The company reports 72,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.bd.com.
About Becton, Dickinson and Co.
Following the separation of the life science segment, Becton Dickinson operates in four business units. Medical essentials (35% of total sales) includes the legacy medical surgical unit, which sells catheters, syringes, and infection prevention products. Connected care (24%) core products include the Alaris infusion pump, Pyxis dispensing system, and pharmacy automation platforms. Biopharma systems (13%) produces prefillable syringes and autoinjectors. Interventional (29%) is composed of the surgery, peripheral vascular, and urology segments. More than 60% of revenue comes from the United States.
Latest reported results
Becton, Dickinson and Company reported revenue of $4.98 billion for Q3 FY2026, down 9.5% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,420 institutions reported holding BDX, with 261.9 million shares worth $40.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on BDX
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- BDX financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Becton, Dickinson and Co. do?
Following the separation of the life science segment, Becton Dickinson operates in four business units.
What sector is BDX in?
SentiSense classifies Becton, Dickinson and Co. in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus.
Where does BDX stock trade?
Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 25, 1963.
Who is the CEO of Becton, Dickinson and Co.?
Tom Polen is the chief executive officer of Becton, Dickinson and Co..