Becton, Dickinson and Company

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company carries a market capitalization of 708.90B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 990.18B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company has 272.39M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 44.63. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.01, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.66.

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.09 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.72 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 28.27 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Becton, Dickinson and Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.03, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 990.18B versus a market cap of 708.90B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company maintains a current ratio of 0.87, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 68.84, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.35 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 3.77, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.02 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.78, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.37, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 5.06M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 72,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.07 indicates how many times Becton, Dickinson and Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company recorded 3.60B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 13.77, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 26.14B, leaving 16.44B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock has gained approximately 6.89% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 3,412.37, while the 200-day moving average is 4,181.86.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company generated 364.11B in revenue and converted that into 16.44B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 79.81. EBITDA reached 75.67B, while operating income came in at 50.07B.

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company holds 12.39B in cash and equivalents against 293.66B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 281.29B. Total book value stands at 426.59B, with working capital of -22.10B providing operational flexibility.

Becton, Dickinson and Company produced 56.99B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company posted a gross margin of 46.44, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.75 and net profit margin of 4.52 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company paid dividends of 72.64 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 90.92 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.76, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.19, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Becton, Dickinson and Company shareholders.

Becton, Dickinson and Company's most recent stock split took place on August 21, 1998 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company has an Altman Z-Score of 4.10, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.