Vanguard Group Inc. Increases Stock Position in Becton, Dickinson and Company $BDX

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-23T09:15:52+00:00

Vanguard Group increased its stake in Becton, Dickinson and Company to 11.32%, owning 32.5 million shares worth $6.07 billion. Despite strong earnings, BDX's conservative FY2026 guidance led analysts to maintain a "Hold" rating.

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2026-02-23 09:15:52

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Vanguard Group Inc. has increased its stake in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) by 0.5% in the third quarter, now owning 32,455,790 shares valued at approximately $6.07 billion, representing 11.32% of the company. Despite beating quarterly earnings expectations with $2.91 EPS and $5.25 billion in revenue, Becton, Dickinson and Company provided conservative FY2026 guidance below analyst estimates. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.05 and authorized a $10 million share repurchase plan, while analysts maintain a “Hold” rating with an average target price of $195.46.

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