Becton Dickinson (BDX) director Eckert receives 1,098-share restricted stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company director R. Andrew Eckert received 1,098 shares of common stock on January 27, 2026 through an award of restricted stock units. The units were granted at a price of $0 per share under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan and include amounts from dividend reinvestment. After this award, Eckert beneficially owned 10,423 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock in direct form.

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 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^*

ECKERT R ANDREW

(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	10,423(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 R. Andrew Eckert	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Becton Dickinson (BDX) director R. Andrew Eckert report on this Form 4?

Eckert reported receiving 1,098 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock on January 27, 2026. These shares came from restricted stock units granted under the 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, reflecting ongoing equity-based compensation for his service as a director.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares does R. Andrew Eckert own after this transaction?

After the January 27, 2026 award, Eckert beneficially owned 10,423 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock. The filing shows these shares as directly held, including units accumulated through dividend investment since his prior ownership report.

What type of securities did R. Andrew Eckert receive from Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

He received restricted stock units that convert into Becton Dickinson common stock. The Form 4 states the award represents restricted stock units under the 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, providing equity compensation in the form of company shares.

Was there a purchase price for the Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares reported by Eckert?

No cash purchase price was paid for these shares. The Form 4 lists a transaction price of $0 per share, indicating they were granted as compensation through restricted stock units rather than bought on the open market.

Are dividends included in R. Andrew Eckert’s reported Becton Dickinson (BDX) holdings?

Yes. The filing notes that his holdings include units acquired through dividend investment since his last report. This means dividends on prior equity awards were reinvested into additional units, increasing his total beneficial ownership over time.

Is this Becton Dickinson (BDX) Form 4 transaction a routine equity grant for a director?

The transaction reflects an award of restricted stock units under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan. Such plan-based equity grants are typically part of standard director compensation, rather than open-market buying or selling activity.