Becton, Dickinson and Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
| Earnings Date | 11/5/2026 |
As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company has 272.39M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 272.39M |
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.
| Current Ratio | 0.87 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
| Debt / Equity | 68.84 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.88 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.35 |
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 253,350.72 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.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.77 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.78 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 4.02 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 3.37 |
| Revenue Per Employee | 253,350.72 |
| Employee Count | 72,000.00 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.07 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company recorded 180.31M 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 1.31B, leaving 823.66M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.
| Income Tax | 180.31M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 13.77 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company generated 18.24B in revenue and converted that into 823.66M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.00. EBITDA reached 3.79B, while operating income came in at 2.51B.
| Revenue | 18.24B |
| Gross Profit | 8.47B |
| Operating Income | 2.51B |
| Pretax Income | 1.31B |
| Net Income | 823.66M |
| EBITDA | 3.79B |
| EBIT | 1.75B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 4.00 |
As of June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company holds 620.59M in cash and equivalents against 14.71B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 14.09B. Total book value stands at 21.37B, with working capital of -1.11B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 620.59M |
| Total Debt | 14.71B |
| Net Debt | 14.09B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 21.37B |
| Book Value Per Share | 78.46 |
| Working Capital | -1.11B |
Becton, Dickinson and Company produced 2.86B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.86B |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.86B |
| FCF Per Share | 10.13 |
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.
| Gross Margin | 46.44 |
| Operating Margin | 13.75 |
| Pretax Margin | 7.18 |
| Profit Margin | 4.52 |
| EBITDA Margin | 20.78 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Becton, Dickinson and Company paid dividends of 3.64 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.
| Dividend Per Share | 3.64 |
| Payout Ratio | 90.92 |
Becton, Dickinson and Company's most recent stock split took place on August 21, 1998 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 8/21/1998 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |