BDX:NYSEBecton, Dickinson and Company Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-19 - not real-time
$142.35
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Current price action sits just above a well‑defined support level, while technical momentum remains bearish as indicated by a sub‑40 RSI and a negative MACD histogram. Volume trends are rising, suggesting increasing market participation, yet the overall trend direction is still classified as bearish.
Valuation signals point to an attractive entry point: the trailing P/E sits below the industry average, the forward P/E is markedly lower, and discounted cash‑flow analysis implies a sizable upside potential relative to the current market price. Fundamental health is reinforced by steady revenue growth, solid operating margins, and a dividend yield that comfortably exceeds the payout ratio, indicating sustainable income for shareholders.
Valuation signals point to an attractive entry point: the trailing P/E sits below the industry average, the forward P/E is markedly lower, and discounted cash‑flow analysis implies a sizable upside potential relative to the current market price. Fundamental health is reinforced by steady revenue growth, solid operating margins, and a dividend yield that comfortably exceeds the payout ratio, indicating sustainable income for shareholders.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- price positioned near support
- bearish MACD momentum
- increasing trading volume
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- forward P/E advantage
- positive revenue growth trajectory
- discounted cash‑flow upside
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- sustainable dividend yield
- low beta indicating limited market volatility
- defensive healthcare sector exposure
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth5.20%
Profit Margin5.12%
P/E Ratio24.8
ROE6.67%
ROA4.38%
Debt/Equity71.60
P/B Ratio1.6
Op. Cash Flow$3.8B
Free Cash Flow$4.5B
Industry P/E26.9
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI38.5
Support$142.01
Resistance$159.61
MA 20$148.29
MA 50$153.77
MA 200$154.43
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.25
Valuation
Fair Value$206.90
Target Price$183.29
Upside/Downside28.76%
GradeUndervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield2.95%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.62
Volatility30.72%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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