For its third fiscal quarter (ending June 30), Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE: BDX) has reported E.P.S. of $1.68 compared to $1.37 a year ago. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $5.03 versus $5.55 for the same period a year ago.
Recent Price Action
Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE: BDX) stock declined by -2.1% on 8/1/24. The shares closed at $236.01. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 244% of normal accompanied the decline. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months and has declined -0.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
BDX’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Becton Dickinson has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). This rating combines highly consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Becton Dickinson has a slightly negative Power Rating of 35 and a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 30, leading to the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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