BDX Gains 0.48% With $510M Volume Ranking 205th as Insiders Sell Shares and Pension Fund Boosts Stake 7.6%

On August 15, 2025, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) rose 0.48% with a trading volume of $510 million, ranking 205th in daily activity. Recent insider activity revealed Director Claire Fraser and Executive Vice President Michael David Garrison reduced holdings by 3.59% and 19.52%, respectively, through stock sales totaling $579,206 in the last three months. Meanwhile, National Pension Service increased its stake by 7.6% in the first quarter, holding 0.25% of the company’s shares valued at $162.15 million.

The company reported Q3 earnings of $3.68 per share, surpassing estimates by $0.28, with revenue rising 10.4% year-over-year to $5.51 billion. Institutional ownership remains strong, with 86.97% held by hedge funds and pension funds. Analysts have adjusted their outlook, with some lowering ratings to “Market Perform” or “Hold” while others raised price targets, reflecting cautious optimism amid the company’s strategic investments in manufacturing expansion and diagnostic innovations.

Becton, Dickinson announced a quarterly dividend of $1.04 per share, set to be paid on September 30, yielding 2.1%. The firm also plans to invest $35 million in a Nebraska facility to boost prefilled syringe production and recently secured FDA clearance for a rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test. These moves underscore efforts to strengthen market position and capitalize on healthcare demand.

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