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Becton Dickinson (BDX) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
Becton Dickinson (BDX) reported revenue of $5.0B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +5% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.3%, net earnings $377M (7.6% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.0B | +6% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $663M | +613% | -10% |
| Net earnings | $377M | — | -34% |
| Operating cash flow | $776M | — | -29% |
| Free cash flow | $633M | — | -32% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.0B in Q3 FY26, up 5% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.66B, a 13.3% margin (down 2.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.08B even though revenue rose $0.26B versus Q3 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 5%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+29%). Net earnings were $0.38B, down 34% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.78B (down 29% year over year), 206% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.56B of depreciation and amortization and $0.06B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.22B. Capital expenditures of $0.14B left free cash flow of $0.63B.
Questions
What was Becton Dickinson's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Becton Dickinson (BDX) reported revenue of $5.0B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +5% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Becton Dickinson profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $663M (13.3% of revenue) and net earnings $377M.
Source: Becton Dickinson 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.