Becton Dickinson & Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

BD (NYSE: BDX) reported strong Q3 fiscal 2024 results, with revenue of $5.0 billion as reported and adjusted revenue of $5.1 billion. The company demonstrated robust margin execution, with GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS growing 23.5% and 18.2% to $1.68 and $3.50, respectively. Year-to-date cash from continuing operations surged 60% to $2.7 billion, while free cash flow more than doubled to $2.2 billion.

BD updated its fiscal 2024 guidance, projecting GAAP revenue growth of approximately 3.7% and organic revenue growth of 5.0% to 5.25%. The company also increased its adjusted diluted EPS guidance by 5 cents at the midpoint to a range of $13.05 to $13.15. CEO Tom Polen highlighted the company's transformation into an innovative MedTech leader, driven by the BD Excellence operating system.

BD (NYSE: BDX) and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) have announced a global collaboration agreement to develop, manufacture, and commercialize flow cytometry-based companion diagnostics (CDx) for cancer and other diseases. This partnership aims to provide the pharmaceutical industry with an end-to-end solution for CDx development, ranging from exploratory panel development to FDA-approved diagnostic kit distribution.

The collaboration leverages BD's expertise in flow cytometry and Quest's proficiency in biomarker and assay development. Flow cytometry, an established laboratory technology, can rapidly analyze individual cells, potentially improving patient management and clinical outcomes. This initiative is expected to advance personalized medicine and potentially reduce healthcare costs by enabling more precise treatment selection.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, has announced a quarterly dividend declaration by its Board of Directors. The dividend, set at $0.95 per common share, will be payable on September 30, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2024. This dividend announcement indicates an annual dividend rate of $3.80 per share. The declaration demonstrates BD's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders, potentially reflecting the company's financial stability and confidence in its future performance.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced a reduced availability of its BD BACTEC™ blood culture vials due to supplier issues. Addressing the supply shortfall, BD is implementing measures such as providing manufacturing expertise to the supplier, utilizing air shipments, adjusting production schedules, and collaborating with the FDA. To bridge the gap, BD is also engaging a former supplier to restart production of glass vials. Despite these challenges, BD assures it can meet most global demand and advises customers to prioritize vial usage based on clinical needs. The company expects no material financial impact from this issue.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced it surpassed its FY 2023 Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by 5 percentage points. The company reported an 18% reduction in these emissions from a FY 2019 baseline, exceeding its target of 13%.

BD also gained approval for its near- and long-term emissions reduction plans from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), aligning its efforts with global climate goals. Additionally, the company has doubled the number of sites using Green Electric Power and on-site renewables since FY 2019. BD aims to achieve net zero GHG emissions across its value chain by FY 2050.

BD's sustainability initiatives and progress, including a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, are highlighted in their Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) will announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 on August 1, 2024. The report will be released at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and will be available on the company's investor relations website. The announcement will include summary financial information for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Following the release, BD management will host an audio webcast at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the results, operations, and strategy updates. A replay of the webcast will be accessible on the same website shortly after the call.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has launched the BD Rhapsody™ ATAC-Seq Assay, a new single-cell research tool to study molecular mechanisms of diseases like cancer and infectious diseases. This tool helps scientists analyze the epigenome at a single-cell level, enhancing their understanding of DNA regulation and disease progression. The assay is part of BD's comprehensive multiomics solutions portfolio, which includes other single-cell assays and bioinformatics tools. These tools aim to advance precision medicine by uncovering insights into rare cells implicated in various diseases. The BD Rhapsody™ Single-Cell Analysis System supports this new assay, available globally for purchase through BD representatives or their ecommerce portal.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a global medical technology leader, announced the dates for its upcoming earnings webcasts for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024. The third-quarter webcast is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The fourth-quarter webcast will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. BD will release detailed announcements before each webcast to confirm the date and time of the earnings releases and webcasts.

Edwards Lifesciences announced the sale of its Critical Care product group to BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) for $4.2 billion in cash. The transaction will enhance Edwards' financial flexibility and enable strategic investments in structural heart disease technologies. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2024, pending regulatory approvals. Edwards aims to focus on advancing innovations in aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonic treatments. The sale is anticipated to have an immaterial impact on adjusted EPS in 2024.