Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE: BDX) has reported E.P.S. of $0.53 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $0.93 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -43%. This result fell short of the consensus estimate of $3.42 by $-2.89. E.P.S. were $5.14 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $5.42 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -5%.
Recent Price Action
Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE: BDX) stock suffered a very large decline of -9.3% on 11/9/23. The shares closed at $232.24. The stock has declined -8.5% during the last week but has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
BDX is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital.
Becton Dickinson has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). This rating combines very contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Becton Dickinson has a poor Appreciation Score of 20 but a good Power Rating of 74, producing the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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