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Becton Dickinson (BDX)

189.54

-0.67 (0.35%)

as of Aug 27, 2026, 4:56:22 pm Market Open.

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Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Becton Dickinson (BDX) is undergoing significant transformation as it recently spun off its life sciences business and merged with Waters Corporation (WAT), shifting focus towards becoming a pure-play medical technology company. This strategic move aims to enhance growth and profitability within higher-margin areas. However, analysts have revised earnings projections downward, forecasting $12.50 EPS for 2026 compared to the previous estimate of $15. While operating margin expectations have risen to 25%, the inherent risks associated with such structural changes warrant a cautious approach. Despite a relatively inexpensive valuation at 14x, expert opinions reflect a wait-and-see attitude, with one analyst expressing reluctance to invest in turnaround scenarios, preferring investments with more certain outcomes. The anticipated price target remains optimistic at $200.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

Investing in healthcare is hard. He holds BDX which he sees it as the shopping mall of healthcare products. He used to own ZBH but they suffered from recalls. He would probably stick to one of the three since he believes they are the best run companies in healthcare.

SELL

A big miss in earnings and sold off. Move on. Maybe it finds its footing in a few days.

HOLD

The stock took a hit but he would hold. Their pump software is not working and they had to withdraw it from the market. Yesterday, they reduced their forward earnings $12-$12.10. He wouldn't buy it today, but if it falls to 15x earnings, he would pull the trigger. They started with needles and they have existed for over 100 years. They continue to pay down their debt and their dividends are rising at around 7%. You can invest in it and let the company do what it does.

BUY

Good time to get into healthcare and which stock? The Canadian Tire of healthcare supplies. Medtronic is also good.

BUY

A very solid business, making most of the syringes etc. used in hospitals world-wide. This business is growing. They sell at 25+ times earnings because of the quality of the business. (Analysts’ price target is $282.00)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 02/18, Up 11%) Medical supplies giant. They've been around for 100 year. Syringes are their big product. They made a large acquisition but are paying down debt. They continue their investment grade credit. The medical supply business has done better than pharmaceuticals.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Favorable time to own health stocks in front of the US elections. A very solid investment you can certainly sleep at night with it. Would be a bit cautious on the purchase price and buy it on a downturn.

TOP PICK

Just because the population is aging, doesn't mean you'll benefit from it. BDX is in medical supplies, not drugs, supplying hospitals. They've pulled back a little, because a product is under FDA review. They have a good record of raising their dividend, and they have a long runway of opportunities ahead. (Analysts’ price target is $259.67)

BUY

One of the solid players in the sector. The Health Care sector has been disrupted before elections as politicians take it out on the companies in the sector. Great time to buy it and hold it riding the volatility until the election.

BUY

A century-old company. Stumbled last quarter after the FDA pulled a product of theirs. They are great operators. They are paying down debt after an acquisition, but that will be finished soon. They have a wide moat. Good valuation, a slow grower and big in countries like China. Definitely look at it after a pullback.

DON'T BUY

He owns Stryker. BDX has been more acquisitive, and those products expose you more to lawsuits if things go wrong. They didn't have real, organic growth. You could also look at Thermal Fisher Scientific (TMO) for medical instrumentation, which he also owns.

BUY

50% recurring revenues, 50% new sales, so very stable. Recently, the tool space has rocketed. Pays a nice dividend, but he prefers WAT with a better balance sheet.

PARTIAL BUY

He hasn't looked at this in a decade. It had a bad week last week. His target is $192.75. It's close to his fair market value metric, so he likes it here.

BUY

A hundred year ago they started making syringes and needles. All the consumables in hospitals they make. They are very big in the category so they have pricing power. Dividend is rising at 10% clip.

DON'T BUY

They made a huge acquisition a few years ago and took on debt. They are OK financially but they overpaid for the company. He prefers other areas in the Health Care space. It is a big question mark how they integrate this company.

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