Becton Dickinson (BDX) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates

Core Insights - Becton Dickinson (BDX) reported quarterly earnings of $3.35 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.28 per share, and showing an increase from $3.17 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 2.13% [1] - The company posted revenues of $5.27 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.74%, but an increase from $5.05 billion year-over-year [2] - Becton Dickinson shares have declined approximately 8.7% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 5.3% decline in the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.56, with expected revenues of $5.51 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $14.42 on revenues of $21.86 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Becton Dickinson is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Medical - Dental Supplies industry, to which Becton Dickinson belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 40% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8] - The performance of Becton Dickinson may also be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as historical data shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]