Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) has been undergoing several strategic changes in its operations, which include an impending merger with
Waters Corp. As part of the deal, BD's
Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions Business is set to combine with Waters to form a high-volume life science and diagnostics leader. Notably, this consolidation has split the market opinion with some viewing it as risky while others believe it's a clever long-run sixpence from BD. Opposition argue the merger happened, partially due to BD's slumping shares and weaker than hoped quarterly earnings. Further concern is driven by the company's hefty $
85M settlement to investors, casting a shadow on its financial position. Elsewhere, BD's
divestment from its Bioscience and Diagnostics business is deemed a positive move. Another significant announcement was the appointment of
Bilal Muhsin as President of the new Connected Care Segment. The company has also managed to expand 'U.S. Manufacturing of Critical Medical Devices'. However, doubts persist over its
financial performance following cuts in global research funding impacting sales. Evidencing this, BD
missed its Q1 sales targets, but nevertheless, declared a dividend and authorized additional share repurchases. A
SWOT analysis suggests that the company's stock is undergoing a pivotal shift due to strategic changes.
Becton Dickinson and BDX News Analytics from Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT to Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:52:54 GMT -
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