Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) director Wright awarded 1,098 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company director Jacqueline Wright reported an equity award of 1,098 shares of common stock on January 27, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0 per share as restricted stock units under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan.

After this grant and including units acquired through dividend reinvestment since her last report, Wright beneficially owns 1,279 common shares in direct form. This filing reflects routine director compensation in the form of equity awards rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Wright Jacqueline

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,098	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,279 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted stock units awarded under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan. Includes units acquired through dividend investment since the last report filed by the reporting person.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wright Jacqueline

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1 BECTON DRIVE

(Street)

FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BECTON DICKINSON & CO [ BDX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/27/2026		A		1,098(1)	A	$0	1,279(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units awarded under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan.

2. Includes units acquired through dividend investment since the last report filed by the reporting person.

Remarks:

	Donna Kalazdy, by power of attorney from Jacqueline Wright	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Becton Dickinson (BDX) director Jacqueline Wright report on this Form 4?

Jacqueline Wright reported receiving 1,098 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock as an equity award. These are restricted stock units granted under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, recorded at a price of $0 per share as part of director compensation.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares does Jacqueline Wright own after this transaction?

Following the January 27, 2026 award, Jacqueline Wright beneficially owns 1,279 Becton Dickinson common shares directly. This total includes the 1,098 restricted stock units granted in this transaction plus additional units accumulated through dividend reinvestment since her prior ownership report.

What type of shares did Jacqueline Wright receive from Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

Wright received 1,098 restricted stock units of Becton Dickinson common stock. These units were granted under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, which provides equity-based awards as part of employee and director compensation programs.

Was Jacqueline Wright’s Becton Dickinson (BDX) equity award an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. The 1,098 Becton Dickinson shares were granted at $0 per share as restricted stock units under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, indicating a compensation-related award rather than a market trade.

What do the dividend-related units in Jacqueline Wright’s Becton Dickinson (BDX) holdings represent?

The filing notes that her total includes units acquired through dividend investment since her last report. This means some of Wright’s Becton Dickinson holdings come from dividends that were automatically reinvested into additional units instead of being paid out in cash.

What is the role of Jacqueline Wright at Becton Dickinson (BDX) according to this filing?

Jacqueline Wright is identified as a director of Becton, Dickinson and Company. The Form 4 indicates she is not an officer and not a 10% owner, and the reported equity grant reflects compensation associated with her board service.