Becton, Dickinson (BDX) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 18 analyst ratings
Based on 8 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Initiated Coverage | Underweight | $165.00 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $200.00 from $185.00 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $190.00 from $180.00 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $170.00 from $161.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Neutral | $175.00 from $161.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $180.00 from $175.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $204.00 from $198.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $182.00 from $163.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| UBS | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $190.00 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $180.00 from $190.00 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $204.00 from $202.00 | May 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $161.00 from $157.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $163.00 from $189.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Neutral | $159.00 from $170.00 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Buy → Neutral | $167.00 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Maintained | Buy | $180.00 from $230.00 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $202.00 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $198.00 from $232.00 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $157.00 from $184.00 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Neutral | $170.00 from $205.00 | Feb 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for BDX stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Becton, Dickinson (BDX) is $184.50, with a high estimate of $204.00 and a low of $165.00, across 8 analysts.
Is BDX a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Becton, Dickinson currently average a Hold rating: 8 buy, 9 hold and 1 sell, from 18 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for BDX?
The average price target of $184.50 implies 2.32% downside from the last price of $188.89.
What is the latest analyst rating on BDX?
On Oct 7, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage of Becton, Dickinson at Underweight with a price target of $165.00.
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