Becton Dickinson (BDX) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Company Performance - Becton Dickinson (BDX) reported quarterly earnings of $3.68 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.42 per share, and showing an increase from $3.5 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +7.60% [1] - The company posted revenues of $5.51 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.47%, and up from $4.99 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Becton Dickinson has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Outlook - Becton Dickinson shares have declined approximately 24% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.9% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.99 on revenues of $5.9 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $14.17 on revenues of $21.83 billion [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Dental Supplies industry, to which Becton Dickinson belongs, is currently ranked in the top 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Becton Dickinson's stock performance [5]