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Becton Dickinson (BDX) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Becton Dickinson gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average -0.1% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY25 | $21.8B–$21.9B (May 1, 2025) | $21.8B | within the range | -0.1% |
| FY24 | $20.2B–$20.4B (Feb 1, 2024) → lowered $20.1B–$20.3B (May 2, 2024) | $20.2B | within the range | -0.1% |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | $20.1B–$20.2B (Aug 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | $785M (May 2, 2024) | $3.1B (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $13.10–$13.30 (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $14.75–$15.05 (Nov 6, 2025) → lowered $12.35–$12.65 (Feb 9, 2026) → lowered $11.90 (May 7, 2026) → raised $12.52–$12.72 (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY25 | $14.25–$14.60 (Nov 7, 2024) → reaffirmed $14.30–$14.60 (Feb 5, 2025) → reaffirmed $14.30–$14.60 (May 1, 2025) → lowered $14.30–$14.45 (Aug 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY24 | $12.82–$13.06 (Feb 1, 2024) → raised $12.95–$13.15 (May 2, 2024) → raised $13.05–$13.15 (Aug 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Becton Dickinson, Q3 FY26: revenue $5.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 13.3%, net earnings $377M, operating cash flow $776M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Becton Dickinson beat its guidance?
Becton Dickinson gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average -0.1% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Becton Dickinson raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it once since Feb 1, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.