BD Stock Dips in Pre-Market Despite Q1 Earnings Beat, Margins Up

Key Takeaways BDX delivered an adjusted EPS beat and reported quarterly revenues of $5.25 billion, exceeding expectations.BDX expanded gross margin to 45.9% and lifted adjusted operating margin to 13.6% on higher operating profit.BDX saw revenue growth across most segments, partly offset by a decline in the Life Sciences business.Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) , popularly known as BD, delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.91 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, down 15.2% year over year. Th ...