Becton Dickinson (BDX) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
Becton Dickinson (BDX) last issued guidance on August 6, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $12.62 - $12.72, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $12.56.
Compared to prior guidance, Becton Dickinson maintained its EPS outlook from a previous range of $12.52 - $12.72.
Becton Dickinson has issued 19 guidance updates between November 10, 2022 and August 6, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 4 times and lowered it 3 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $3.13 | $2.77 | $2.82 | $3.91 |
| Actual | $3.23 | $2.90 | $2.91 | $3.96 |
| Surprise | +3.19% | +4.69% | +3.19% | +1.28% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $4.89B | $4.67B | $5.15B | $5.91B |
| Actual | $4.98B | $4.71B | $5.25B | $5.89B |
| Surprise | +1.96% | +0.91% | +2.02% | -0.29% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $4.06 | $2.72 | $3.03 | $3.38 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $5.12B | $4.62B | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Aug 6, 2026 | $3.23 | $3.13 | 3.19 % |
| Q2 | May 7, 2026 | $2.90 | $2.77 | 4.69 % |
| Q1 | Feb 9, 2026 | $2.91 | $2.82 | 3.19 % |
| Q4 | Nov 6, 2025 | $3.96 | $3.91 | 1.28 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Aug 6, 2026 | $4.98B | $4.89B | 1.96 % |
| Q2 | May 7, 2026 | $4.71B | $4.67B | 0.91 % |
| Q1 | Feb 9, 2026 | $5.25B | $5.15B | 2.02 % |
| Q4 | Nov 6, 2025 | $5.89B | $5.91B | -0.29 % |