Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)

NYSE · Healthcare

Latest Move · 2026-02-10

-17.76%
Life Sciences spinoff reprices BD sharply lower as analysts slash targets

BDX Stock Movement Summary Becton Dickinson (BDX) experienced a sharp repricing following announcements related to its life sciences spinoff. Key facts: Q1 FY2026 Results: - Revenue: $5.3 billion (1.6% reported growth, 0.4% FXN) - Adjusted diluted EPS: $2.91, beating consensus of $2.81 - Sales slightly above consensus of $5.15 billion Guidance Changes: - BD significantly lowered fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance from $14.75-$15.05 per share to $12.35-$12.65 per share - This reduction reflects the anticipated separation of Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business combined with Waters Corporation Transaction Status: - The combination of BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions with Waters Corporation closed on February 9, 2026 - BD will receive a $4 billion cash distribution from the transaction The earnings guidance reduction drove the stock repricing despite beating current quarter expectations.

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Previous Move

-19.81%
Repriced sharply lower as Life Sciences spinoff to Waters closes, slashing reported earnings base
2026-02-10

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Why did Becton, Dickinson and Company stock move today?

BDX Stock Movement Summary Becton Dickinson (BDX) experienced a sharp repricing following announcements related to its life sciences spinoff. Key facts: Q1 FY2026 Results: - Revenue: $5.3 billion (1.6% reported growth, 0.4% FXN) - Adjusted diluted EPS: $2.91, beating consensus of $2.81 - Sales slightly above consensus of $5.15 billion Guidance Changes: - BD significantly lowered fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance from $14.75-$15.05 per share to $12.35-$12.65 per share - This reduction reflects the anticipated separation of Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business combined with Waters Corporation Transaction Status: - The combination of BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions with Waters Corporation closed on February 9, 2026 - BD will receive a $4 billion cash distribution from the transaction The earnings guidance reduction drove the stock repricing despite beating current quarter expectations.

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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a publicly traded company in the Healthcare sector.

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