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Did Becton Dickinson and Co Beat Earnings?
Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $4.98B, down 9.5% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $3.23. That topped the $3.14 analyst estimate by 2.9% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Becton Dickinson and Co’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full BDX stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
BDX Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $3.14 | $3.23 | Beat +2.9% |
| Q1 '26 | $2.77 | $2.90 | Beat +4.7% |
| Q4 '25 | $2.80 | $2.91 | Beat +3.9% |
| Q3 '25 | $3.91 | $3.96 | Beat +1.3% |
| Q2 '25 | $3.42 | $3.68 | Beat +7.6% |
| Q1 '25 | $3.28 | $3.35 | Beat +2.1% |
Becton Dickinson and Co Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.44B | 5.17B | 5.27B | 5.51B | 5.89B | 5.25B | 4.71B | 4.98B |
| Gross margin | 45.7% | 43.2% | 42.8% | 47.8% | 47.5% | 44.6% | 45.7% | 46.5% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 16.0% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Net income | 400M | 303M | 308M | 574M | 493M | 382M | -311M | 377M |
| Net margin | 7.4% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 7.3% | -6.6% | 7.6% |
| EPS | $3.81 | $3.43 | $3.35 | $3.68 | $3.96 | $2.91 | $2.90 | $3.23 |
Becton Dickinson and Co Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Becton Dickinson and Co’s quarterly revenue moved from $5.44B to $4.98B. Net margin held roughly steady from 7.4% to 7.6%, against a 46.5% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Becton Dickinson and Co has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 8 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Becton Dickinson and Co’s Next Earnings Date?
Becton Dickinson and Co reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the BDX earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Becton Dickinson and Co Earnings
Becton Dickinson and Co's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Becton Dickinson and Co reported Q2 '26 EPS of $3.23 on revenue of $4.98B (-9.5% YoY). Becton Dickinson and Co beat estimates, reporting $3.23 vs. the $3.14 estimate.
Becton Dickinson and Co reported Q2 '26 revenue of $4.98B, down 9.5% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the BDX AI Score.
