What does Becton Dickinson do?

Becton Dickinson (BDX) is a Health Care Equipment company. BD sells medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems, and interventional devices. It completed the spin of its former Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business into Waters on February 9, 2026. It was founded in 1897, is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey and employs about 72,000 people.

How does Becton Dickinson make money?

As of 2025-Q4, Becton Dickinson's revenue breaks down across Life Sciences (51%), Medical (49%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.

How has Becton Dickinson's revenue and profitability trended?

Track Becton Dickinson's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 26, 2026.

Who are Becton Dickinson's main competitors?

Sterling groups Becton Dickinson in the Healthcare sector, alongside Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Baxter International (BAX), Boston Scientific (BSX), Edwards Lifesciences (EW), GE HealthCare (GEHC) and Idexx Laboratories (IDXX).

If I'm investing in Becton Dickinson, what similar companies should I consider?

If you are researching Becton Dickinson, also look at Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Baxter International (BAX) and Boston Scientific (BSX). You can compare all of them side by side or browse the full Healthcare sector on Sterling.