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BDX stock forecast
BECTON DICKINSON & CO · Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies
The model's rating
Underperform
BDX is rated Underperform as of September 29, 2026: its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth.
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BDX is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4. See the portfolio
BDX against the S&P 500
| Period | BDX | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -4.3% | -0.3% |
| 3 months | +17.8% | +2.5% |
| Year to date | -6.0% | +12.7% |
| 1 year | -2.0% | +15.7% |
Total return, dividends included.
Key numbers
| Price | $179.00 |
| Market cap | 48.76 Billion |
| P/E (trailing 12 months) | 53.9 |
| P/S (trailing 12 months) | 2.3 |
| P/B (latest quarter) | 2.0 |
| Gross margin | 46.4% |
| Net profit margin | 4.5% |
| Return on equity | 3.8% |
| Beta | 0.4 |
As of August 6, 2026.
BDX and its closest peers
| Stock | Company | Market cap | Model rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMD | RESMED INC | 31.89 Billion | Underperform | BDX vs RMD |
| WST | WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC | 26.09 Billion | Greatly Underperform | BDX vs WST |
| BAX | BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC | 12.41 Billion | Greatly Outperform | BDX vs BAX |
| COO | COOPER COMPANIES INC | 10.75 Billion | Underperform | |
| ISRG | INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC | 143.65 Billion | Outperform | ISRG vs BDX |
Questions
What does the Upfront Investment model say about BDX?
The model rates BECTON DICKINSON & CO (BDX) "Underperform" as of September 29, 2026, which means its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth. The rating is a statistical forecast, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
How is the BDX rating produced?
A machine-learning model forecasts each stock's return over the coming months and ranks the forecasts against each other. The label says where this stock's forecast falls in that ranking. It is refreshed whenever the model's data updates, normally every trading day.
Is BDX in the Upfront Investment model portfolio?
BDX is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4.
The rating is the output of a statistical model and can be wrong. It is not investment advice and takes no account of your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.