Becton Dickinson (ticker:
BDX) continues to make headlines in the biotech sector, fortifying its financial and strategic standings. Various investment firms continue to
maintain or boost their stake in the company, as evident by activities from L. Roy Papp & Associates, Osaic Holdings, Cardinal Capital, and MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage, among others. Amid these,
RBC Capital maintains BDX's '
sector perform' recommendation while raising the price target to $210. Significant developments include the launch of
new cell analyzers and expansion of the European diagnostics menu. Brought together, these strategic steps signify possible complete overhaul of its existing competitive moat. Unfortunately, the company saw insiders, including EVP Michael Garrison and Feld Michael, reducing their holdings, displaying mixed internal sentiments. Meanwhile, the company declared an
increase in dividend for the 54th consecutive year, reiterating its strong financial commitment to shareholders. Notably, BDX is diversifying its portfolio by venturing into AI-enabled solutions and reinforcing its manufacturing capabilities. Looking forward, the rumor of a possible merger with Waters poses certain risks, yet provides exciting strategic growth opportunities.
Becton Dickinson and BDX News Analytics from Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT to Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:11:55 GMT -
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- Innovation 6
- Information 7
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