Rating Change
RBC Capital reiterated its Sector Perform rating on Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) on August 13, 2026.
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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform Rating on Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)
RBC Capital reiterated its Sector Perform rating on Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) on August 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) · reiterate
- Firm
- RBC Capital
- Rating
- Sector Perform to Sector Perform
- Price at event
- $181.97
- Market capitalization
- $57.4B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- RBC Capital reiterated a Sector Perform rating on Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) on August 13, 2026, indicating the stock is expected to perform in line with its healthcare sector.
Market Context
Becton, Dickinson and Company operates in the Healthcare sector. The stock currently trades at $181.97 with a market capitalization of $57.4B. The stock has declined 3.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Becton, Dickinson and Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
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What does the Sector Perform rating mean for BDX?
A rating of Sector Perform from RBC Capital reflects the analyst's outlook on Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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