Updated May 2026 · SEC EDGAR data
How Did Becton Dickinson (BDX) Perform?
Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently classified NEUTRAL on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $4.7B. Revenue grew -8.8% year-over-year. EPS came in at $-1.11, with net income of $-311.0M. Sector: Healthcare.
Headline Numbers
What the NEUTRAL Signal Means
Becton Dickinson is currently classified NEUTRAL with high confidence. Recent quarters are roughly flat with no decisive trend in either direction; management commentary is steady-state. This is "business as usual" with no major up or down signal for operators in the same market.
Revenue Trajectory
Becton Dickinson saw revenue contract +8.8% year-over-year, a significant decline. Drops of this size are often associated with macro shocks, segment divestitures, or material loss of share. The call commentary will frame which it is.
Net income of $-311.0M on $4.7B of revenue puts the company in negative-margin territory. Operating losses at this scale typically reflect either a heavy investment cycle, a one-time charge, or genuine business pressure, the call commentary will frame which.
Quarterly Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator Signal | NEUTRAL |
| Signal Confidence | HIGH |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Quarters Tracked | 8 |
How the Signal Is Calculated
The EarningsCallAI operator signal blends a quantitative read of revenue trajectory across the most recent four to eight quarters with a qualitative read of management commentary in the earnings call. Both inputs come from primary public sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL filings for structured financials, and SEC Form 8-K earnings releases for management commentary. Where the two inputs agree, signal confidence is HIGH; where they conflict, confidence drops. Read the full methodology for the formal classification rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Becton Dickinson perform in its latest earnings report?
Becton Dickinson reported $4.7B in revenue and $-1.11 EPS in the most recent quarter filed on SEC EDGAR. Year-over-year revenue growth was -8.8%. The current operator signal is NEUTRAL with HIGH confidence.
What does Becton Dickinson's NEUTRAL signal mean?
NEUTRAL means recent results are roughly flat with no decisive direction. The business is in steady state.
Where does Becton Dickinson's data come from?
All structured financials, revenue, EPS, net income, growth rates, are pulled directly from Becton Dickinson's SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K, 10-Q). Operator signal classification is EarningsCallAI methodology, applied consistently across all S&P 500 companies and updated each earnings season. EDGAR data is in the public domain.
What sector is Becton Dickinson in?
Becton Dickinson is classified in the Healthcare sector. The classification follows standard S&P 500 sector taxonomy. To see how Becton Dickinson compares to other companies in the same sector, browse the sector page or use the side-by-side comparison tool.
Is the NEUTRAL signal investment advice?
No. The operator signal is built for business operators evaluating market demand and competitive trends, not for stock trading decisions. A TAILWIND signal does not mean buy the stock; a HEADWIND signal does not mean sell. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently classified NEUTRAL on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $4.7B. Revenue grew -8.8% year-over-year. EPS came in at $-1.11, with net income of $-311.0M. Sector: Healthcare.