BD Achieves Excellence in Employee Well‑Being, Earning Top Industry Recognition

Rhea-AI Summary

BD (NYSE: BDX) announced industry recognitions for employee well-being, earning the 2026 Business Group on Health "Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being" and additional "Excellence in Global Health & Well-being" recognition. BD also received Cigna Healthcare 2025 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation and the American Heart Association 2026 Gold Well-being Works Better recognition. These awards reflect BD's holistic global benefits, mental and financial well-being programs, and alignment with its 2030+ sustainability workforce goals.

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• Received 2026 Business Group on Health "Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being"
• Earned "Excellence in Global Health & Well-being" for consistent global benefits
• Awarded 2025 Cigna Gold Healthy Workforce Designation for U.S. well-being program
• Received 2026 American Heart Association Gold on Well-being Works Better scorecard
• Recognition aligns with BD's 2030+ workforce and sustainability commitments

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• None.

News Market Reaction – BDX

+2.57%

+2.57% Session close to close

In the Apr 30 session, BDX gained 2.57%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement emphasizes BD’s recognition from multiple organizations for comprehensive employee...

Analysis

This announcement emphasizes BD’s recognition from multiple organizations for comprehensive employee well-being programs, contributing to its 2030+ sustainability goals around a healthy, inclusive workforce. In context, the company recently reported recast financials with revenues of $18,544 million and diluted EPS of $3.81 from continuing operations, alongside governance updates and routine insider transactions. Investors tracking this story may watch how BD’s culture, leadership transitions and upcoming earnings communications interact with these recognitions to shape perceptions of long-term operational resilience.

Key Figures

Vanguard stake (file 1): 21,397,756 shares (7.51%) Vanguard stake (file 2): 15,388,359 shares (5.4%) Insider sale: 74 shares at $151.94 +5 more

8 metrics

Vanguard stake (file 1) 21,397,756 shares (7.51%) Beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026; sole dispositive power reported

Vanguard stake (file 2) 15,388,359 shares (5.4%) Beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026; sole dispositive power

Insider sale 74 shares at $151.94 Open-market sale by Michael Feld; remaining 21,159 shares

Rule 144 RSUs 74 Restricted Stock Units Listed with 08/20/2025 date in Form 144 filing

Revenue $18,544 million Twelve months ended 09/30/2025 continuing operations (vs $16,820M in 2024)

Net income $1,100 million Twelve months ended 09/30/2025 continuing operations (vs $1,054M in 2024)

Diluted EPS $3.81 From continuing operations 2025 (vs $3.62 in 2024)

Tax withholding shares 1,146 shares Shares withheld for taxes on RSU vesting for Neal Shana Carol

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 27 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 27	Conference appearance	Positive	-0.5%	Announcement of BD presentation at Bank of America health care conference.
Apr 16	Industry awards	Positive	-0.5%	BD honored for transparency, resiliency and partnership by HIRC.
Apr 09	Earnings date set	Neutral	-0.8%	Scheduling of Q2 FY26 earnings release and webcast details.
Apr 09	Executive retirement	Neutral	-0.8%	Retirement plans for Interventional segment president Rick Byrd.
Apr 09	Clinical findings	Positive	-1.0%	New trial data on PureWick® improving sleep and comfort in incontinence.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent BD headlines, including conferences, product data and awards, have generally coincided with modest negative price reactions, suggesting a pattern of weak or contrarian trading response to ostensibly neutral-to-positive news.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, BD has issued several announcements around visibility and operational execution. A Bank of America health care conference appearance on Apr 27, 2026 saw a -0.47% next-day move. Industry honors for transparency and partnership on Apr 16 were followed by a -0.45% reaction. An earnings date notice on Apr 9 coincided with a -0.8% move, while the same day’s executive retirement news and positive PureWick® clinical data each saw about -0.8% to -1.04% reactions. Today’s employee well-being awards fit this pattern of positive news against soft trading.

Key Terms

restricted stock units, rule 144, 10b5-1, discontinued operations, +2 more

6 terms

restricted stock units financial

"notice of proposed sale of common stock under Rule 144/Section 5, identifying restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

rule 144 regulatory

"notice of proposed sale of common stock under Rule 144/Section 5, identifying restricted stock units"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

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10b5-1 regulatory

"two reported 10b5-1 sales of 75 shares on 02/26/2026 and 03/26/2026"

A 10b5-1 plan is a pre-set schedule that lets company insiders buy or sell shares according to written instructions made when they do not possess material, nonpublic information. Think of it as a timed automatic payment for stock trades: it helps insiders avoid accusations of trading on secret information and gives outside investors a clearer signal about whether sales are routine or potentially informative about the company’s prospects.

discontinued operations financial

"treating that business as discontinued operations."

Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.

diluted earnings per share financial

"with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $3.81"

Diluted earnings per share is a measure of a company's profit allocated to each share of stock, taking into account all possible shares that could be created through stock options, convertible bonds, or other securities. It shows the lowest possible earnings per share if all these potential shares were issued, helping investors understand the worst-case scenario for their ownership. This figure matters because it provides a more conservative view of a company's profitability per share.

non-gaap financial

"BD also provides non-GAAP measures that adjust for purchase accounting"

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

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Business Group on Health, Cigna Healthcare, and the American Heart Association highlight BD's comprehensive and innovative approach to advancing employee health and well being

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that it has been recognized by Business Group on Health for its commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives.

"Supporting the well-being of our associates around the world is foundational to BD's success," said Kristi Payne, senior vice president of Global Total Rewards for BD. "Through our holistic total rewards and well-being programs, we support associates' emotional, physical, social and financial health in ways that reflect local needs while maintaining a shared global standard of care. Our approach to well-being is closely aligned with BD's long-term growth priorities, as a healthy, thriving workforce enables innovation, strengthens performance and ultimately helps us better serve patients."

The 2026 "Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being" assesses applicants on their ability to achieve impact across five categories: leadership, culture and well-being strategy; holistic well-being, including mental health, financial well-being, social connectedness, job satisfaction, flexibility and time away; engagement and the employee experience; health inclusion and social determinants; and metrics and evaluation. BD received additional recognition in the category of "Excellence in Global Health & Well-being" for its ability to meet the needs of employees in multiple countries through globally consistent benefits offerings.

Also this year, Cigna Healthcare selected BD as a recipient of its 2025 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its U.S. associates through a workplace well-being program. Organizations were evaluated based on the core components of their well-being program, including workforce insights; strategy and culture; dimensions of vitality; and engagement and experience.

Additionally, the American Heart Association awarded BD Gold recognition in the 2026 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard, representing a notable commitment to the health of its workforce and community. Recipients were measured based on their adherence to the Association's recommended practices in areas such as mental health, burnout prevention, compensation and benefits, and more.

These recognitions demonstrate progress toward BD's 2030+ corporate sustainability goals and commitments, including programs to maintain a healthy and thriving workforce that cultivates our culture of inclusion, safety and well-being. For a full list of awards and recognitions BD has received, visit news.bd.com/Award-news.

About BD
BD is one of the world's largest pure-play medical technology companies with a Purpose of advancing the world of health™ by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. The company supports those on the frontlines of healthcare by developing transformative technologies, services and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve care for patients. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at  www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X  @BDandCo or Instagram @becton_dickinson.

Contacts:
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Matt Marcus VP, Public Relations Matt.Marcus@bd.com	Shawn Bevec SVP, Investor Relations Investor_Relations@bd.com

 

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FAQ

What awards did BD (BDX) announce on April 30, 2026?

BD announced multiple well-being awards, including Business Group on Health 2026 honors and Cigna 2025 gold recognition. According to BD, awards include the 2026 Best Employers Award and AHA Gold recognition for workplace well-being practices.

What does the Business Group on Health 2026 recognition mean for BD (BDX)?

The recognition highlights BD's programs across leadership, culture, holistic well-being, and metrics. According to BD, it reflects the company's ability to deliver consistent global benefits and measurable employee health impact across multiple countries.

Why did Cigna Healthcare give BD (BDX) the 2025 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation?

Cigna awarded BD for demonstrating strong workplace health strategy, workforce insights, and engagement. According to BD, the designation reflects core program components like strategy, dimensions of vitality, and employee experience in the U.S.

What aspects earned BD (BDX) American Heart Association Gold in 2026?

AHA Gold was awarded for adherence to recommended practices in mental health, burnout prevention, compensation, and benefits. According to BD, the scorecard measured alignment with AHA's workplace well-being standards and community health commitments.

How do these recognitions relate to BD's 2030+ sustainability goals (BDX)?

The awards support BD's workforce-focused sustainability commitments, including a healthy, inclusive, and safe workforce. According to BD, the recognitions demonstrate progress toward maintaining programs that cultivate inclusion, safety, and long-term employee well-being.

Where can investors find the full list of BD (BDX) awards and recognitions?

BD directs readers to its awards page for a complete list of recognitions and details. According to BD, the full awards and recognition list is available on the company's public news and awards webpage.