Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Stock Forecast
BDX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $194.08 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +1.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $4.06
- 52-week range
- $138.67 – $193.76
BDX analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BDX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BDX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.74 | $2.60 | $3.01 | $2.91 | −5.9% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $12.63 | $12.00 | $12.70 | $14.40 | −12.3% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $13.30 | $13.05 | $14.05 | $12.63 | +5.3% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BDX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.58B | $4.55B | $4.60B | −12.8% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $19.28B | $19.23B | $19.30B | −11.7% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.74B | $19.59B | $20.22B | +2.4% | 13 |
BDX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BDX revenue: reported and forecast
BDX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.80 | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.74 | −2.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $12.54 | $12.62 | $12.62 | $12.62 | $12.63 | +0.7% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $13.39 | $13.31 | $13.29 | $13.29 | $13.30 | −0.7% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BDX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BDX beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from BDX
15 analysts cover Becton Dickinson; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $194.08, 1.2% above the latest close of $191.75. Analysts expect earnings of $12.63 per share for FY2026, −12.3% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $13.30 per share on revenue of $19.7 billion. Becton Dickinson beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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BDX forecast FAQ
What is Becton Dickinson's price target?
The average analyst price target for Becton Dickinson is $194.08, 1.2% above the latest close of $191.75.
Is Becton Dickinson a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Becton Dickinson, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 7 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Becton Dickinson's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.63 per share for FY2026 (range $12.00 to $12.70); for FY2027 the estimate is $13.30.
What is Becton Dickinson's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $19.3 billion, growth of −11.7%; for FY2027 it is $19.7 billion.
When does Becton Dickinson report earnings?
Becton Dickinson is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.06.
Does Becton Dickinson usually beat earnings estimates?
Becton Dickinson reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.