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Becton, Dickinson and Company
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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Becton, Dickinson and Company stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 unique analysts
(11 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$178.25
↑ 16.53% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest BDX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Joanne Wuensch
Citi
BuyReiterates
$198.00
Joanne Wuensch
Citi
BuyReiterates
$198.00
Vijay Kumar
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$190.00 → $180.00
Travis Steed
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$177.00 → $170.00
Josh Jennings
TD Cowen
HoldReiterates
$163.00
Jason Bednar
Piper Sandler
HoldMaintains
$159.00 → $161.00
Matt Miksic
Barclays
BuyReiterates
$202.00 → $204.00
Rick Wise
Stifel Nicolaus
BuyMaintains
$175.00
Shagun Singh Chadha
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$175.00
Shagun Singh Chadha
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$175.00
Vijay Kumar
Evercore ISI Group
BuyInitiates
$180.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for BDX?

The analyst consensus rating for BDX is "Buy" based on 8 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for BDX?

The average 12-month price target for BDX is $178.25, representing an upside of 16.5% from the current price of $152.97.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.