Becton Dickinson Surges to 72nd in Daily Rankings with $1.121 Billion Turnover Amid Spinoff Deal

On July 14, 2025, Becton Dickinson (BDX) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $1.121 billion, marking a 163.16% increase from the previous day. This substantial rise in trading activity placed Becton Dickinson at the 72nd position in the daily stock market rankings. The stock price of Becton Dickinson increased by 0.64%.

Becton Dickinson has finalized its spinoff deal, separating its biosciences and diagnostics business. This strategic move aims to streamline the company's operations and focus on its core competencies. The spinoff is part of a broader restructuring effort to enhance shareholder value and improve operational efficiency.

Waters Corporation has agreed to acquire the spun-off unit from Becton Dickinson in a transaction valued at $17.5 billion. This deal, which involves a combination of stock and cash, is expected to create a stronger entity in the life sciences sector. The combined company will continue to operate under the Waters name and retain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WAT.

As part of the acquisition, Waters Corporation will take on $4 billion in debt and issue 39.2% of its shares to Becton Dickinson shareholders. This move is anticipated to provide Becton Dickinson with a significant financial boost and allow it to focus on its remaining core businesses.

Despite the completion of the spinoff deal, Becton Dickinson's stock has continued to decline. The company attributes this downturn to broader market conditions and government policies that have impacted sales performance. The selloff in BD shares is not solely due to the spinoff plan but also reflects broader market sentiment and regulatory challenges.