Overview
Becton Dickinson Q4 revenue grows 8.3%, adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations
Company returned $2.2 bln to shareholders in FY25 through dividends and share repurchases
BD issues FY26 guidance with adjusted EPS expected between $14.75 and $15.05
Outlook
Company expects FY26 adjusted diluted EPS between $14.75 and $15.05
BD anticipates low single-digit revenue growth for FY26
Result Drivers
BD MEDICAL GROWTH - Strong performance in Advanced Patient Monitoring, aided by acquisition from Edwards Lifesciences
DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS RECOVERY - Diagnostic Solutions unit returned to positive growth with improved product utilization
INTERVENTIONAL GROWTH - Urology and Critical Care unit saw double-digit growth, driven by PureWick franchise
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$3.96
$3.92 (12 Analysts)
Q4 EPS
$1.72
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 9 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Becton Dickinson and Co is $200.96, about 12.2% above its November 5 closing price of $176.39
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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