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Boston Scientific vs Becton Dickinson: BSX and BDX compared
Boston Scientific is the larger company: $5.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.0B for Becton Dickinson (Q3 FY26). Becton Dickinson is growing faster (+5% against +1% a year earlier). Boston Scientific is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.1% against 13.3%.
Where the money goes: BSX and BDX
Boston Scientific (BSX) · Q3 2026
Boston Scientific, Q3 2026: revenue $5.1B (+1% year over year), operating margin 16.1%, net earnings $580M, operating cash flow $1.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Becton Dickinson (BDX) · Q3 FY26
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.
| Boston Scientific (BSX) | Becton Dickinson (BDX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $5.1B | $5.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 66.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 16.1% | 13.3% |
| Net earnings | $580M | $377M |
| Net margin | 11.3% | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.0B | $776M |
| Free cash flow | $868M | $633M |
| Market value | $64.8B | $58.8B |
| P/E | 18.9× | 34.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $49.60 | $195.57 |
Where the revenue comes from
Boston Scientific
- Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Therapies: $1.3B (25%)
- Electrophysiology: $816M (16%)
- Endoscopy: $741M (14%)
- Urology: $661M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Boston Scientific or Becton Dickinson?
Boston Scientific is the larger company: $5.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.0B for Becton Dickinson (Q3 FY26).
Is Boston Scientific or Becton Dickinson growing faster?
Becton Dickinson is growing faster (+5% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Boston Scientific or Becton Dickinson?
Boston Scientific is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.1% against 13.3%.
More: Boston Scientific earnings · how Boston Scientific makes money · Becton Dickinson earnings · how Becton Dickinson makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.