Becton Dickinson Slashes Profit Outlook Post-Spinoff

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-21T14:08:37+00:00

Becton Dickinson reported Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings of $2.91 per share, exceeding expectations, but lowered its earnings guidance significantly. The company faces challenges due to upcoming business separations, leading to a "Weak" Value rating and "Neutral" Quality rating.

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2026-02-21 14:08:37

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Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.91 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate, with sales slightly above expectations. However, the company lowered its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance significantly, from $14.75-$15.05 per share to $12.35-$12.65 per share, in anticipation of the separation of its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business and its combination with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT). The Benzinga Edge Scorecard rates the company as “Weak” in Value due to trading at a premium, and “Neutral” in Quality, indicating a healthy balance sheet.

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