Why Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) stock moved
Updated Aug 15, 2026
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) shares rose 0.8% to $183.40 as of August 15, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $181.97. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for BDX. Below, we break down what changed for BDX, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
BDX climbed 0.8% to $183.40
BDX rose 0.8% in its latest session, moving from $181.97 to $183.40.
ValuationWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.3×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$50.5B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$187
+1.9% vs price
Price chart
Jul 15 – Aug 14
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Becton, Dickinson and Company investors
For Becton, Dickinson and Company investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 0.8% session move. Weighing against that: BDX moved -3.67% from $156.30 to $150.56 on 2026-07-08; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $186.88, implying +1.9% upside from $183.40. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (31/100). With earnings roughly 82 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
BDX price reaction
BDX last traded at $183.40, up $1.43 (+0.79%) from the previous close of $181.97. The session traded on 0.3× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $152.97 and $183.58, and it currently sits about 99% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)
The consensus analyst price target on Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is $186.88, 1.9% above the recent $183.40. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 7 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on BDX line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $186.88 implies +1.9% upside from $183.40.
+The Street's most bullish target is $210.00 (+14.5%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 0.8% session move.
+Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +1.66% from $176.69 to $179.63 on August 10, 2026.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $159.00 (-13.3%).
−BDX moved -3.67% from $156.30 to $150.56 on 2026-07-08.
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 15, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $187+1.9%
= 7 maintains
RBC Capital maintained Sector Perform · 2026-08-13
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +3.09% from $178.07 to $183.58 on 2026-08-12, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-11+1.0%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +1.62% from $178.51 to $181.41 on 2026-08-11, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Activity2026-08-10+1.6%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +1.66% from $176.69 to $179.63 on August 10, 2026. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: BDX reached a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Filings2026-08-06+3.8%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) filed a new 8-K on August 6, 2026. The filing content was not disclosed in available sources.
Material / Earnings2026-08-05+0.3%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +0.55% from $169.73 to $170.66 on 2026-08-05, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical strength, with volume near its 5-day average.
BDX rose 2.33% to $169.48, driven by institutional buying activity ahead of upcoming earnings and optimism around the company's strategic pivot toward higher-margin med-tech operations, according to recent regulatory filings showing major positions from Janus Henderson Group PLC and NWI Management LP. Volume of 796,733 shares traded 300 minutes into the session was below average at 0.60x expected levels.
Material / Earnings2026-07-29+1.2%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +1.40% from $166.07 to $168.40 on 2026-07-29, reaching a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (1.3x the 5-day average). We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28+4.7%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) moved +2.68% from $162.00 to $166.34 on 2026-07-28, reaching a new 30-day high on volume 2.0x the 5-day average. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-05 (est.)
in 82 days
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about BDX
Why did Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) stock move?
BDX rose 0.8% to $183.40. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did BDX stock rise?
BDX gained 0.79% ($1.43) versus the prior close of $181.97, last trading at $183.40 on 0.3× average volume.
When is Becton, Dickinson and Company's next earnings date?
BDX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-05 — about 82 days away.
What is the analyst price target for BDX?
The consensus analyst price target for BDX is $186.88, about 1.9% above the current $183.40. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 7 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks BDX
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared BDX-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 17 tracked change events for BDX, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 15, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
