Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for BDX?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for BDX is "Buy" based on 6 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for BDX?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for BDX is $210.33, representing an upside of 18.6% from the current price of $177.38.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

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.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 28, 2026	Jason Bednar	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Hold	$190.00 → $205.00 +15.00 (7.9%)
Jan 7, 2026	Rick Wise	Stifel Nicolaus	Maintains	Buy	$210.00 → $215.00 +5.00 (2.4%)
Jan 7, 2026	Rick Wise	Stifel	Maintains	Strong Buy	$210.00 → $215.00 +5.00 (2.4%)
Jan 5, 2026	Travis Steed	BofA Securities	Maintains	Hold	$190.00 → $207.00 +17.00 (8.9%)
Dec 17, 2025	Shagun Singh	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$202.00 → $210.00 +8.00 (4.0%)
Dec 3, 2025	Patrick Wood	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Buy	$210.00
Dec 2, 2025	Patrick Wood	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Buy	$197.00 → $210.00 +13.00 (6.6%)

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