For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE: BDX) has reported a 174% increase in E.P.S. from $0.53 a year ago to $1.45 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $5.96 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $5.14 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 16%.
Recent Price Action
Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE: BDX) stock closed at $227.11 on 11/7/24 after a large decline of -5.4%. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 316% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has declined -4.0% during the last week and has performed in line with the market over the last nine months.
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). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing consistent signals. Becton Dickinson has a neutral Power Rating of 44 and a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 33, with the Negative Value Trend Rating the result.
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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