The stock of Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) hit a new 52-week high and has $201.10 target or 8.00% above today’s $186.20 share price. The 9 months bullish chart indicates low risk for the $40.59 billion company. The 1-year high was reported on May, 1 by Barchart.com. If the $201.10 price target is reached, the company will be worth $3.25B more. About 176,122 shares traded. Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) has risen 2.99% since September 22, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 6.52% the S&P500.
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Analysts await Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) to report earnings on May, 2 before the open. They expect $2.24 EPS, up 2.75% or $0.06 from last year’s $2.18 per share. BDX’s profit will be $488.22 million for 20.78 P/E if the $2.24 EPS becomes a reality. After $2.33 actual EPS reported by Becton Dickinson and Co for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -3.86% negative EPS growth.
Among 12 analysts covering Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX), 5 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 42% are positive. Becton Dickinson has $200 highest and $146 lowest target. $170’s average target is -8.70% below currents $186.2 stock price. Becton Dickinson had 19 analyst reports since August 7, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. JP Morgan downgraded the stock to “Neutral” rating in Tuesday, January 3 report. The stock of Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) has “Neutral” rating given on Thursday, February 4 by Citigroup. Evercore downgraded the stock to “Hold” rating in Wednesday, January 6 report. The stock of Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) earned “Buy” rating by Argus Research on Wednesday, August 19. The company was initiated on Thursday, November 12 by Citigroup. The firm has “Sector Perform” rating given on Friday, August 7 by RBC Capital Markets. The rating was upgraded by Deutsche Bank on Thursday, February 11 to “Buy”. Raymond James downgraded the shares of BDX in report on Thursday, January 5 to “Outperform” rating. The firm has “Hold” rating given on Monday, August 10 by Deutsche Bank. The stock of Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) has “Equal-Weight” rating given on Monday, January 4 by Morgan Stanley.
Since November 4, 2016, it had 0 buys, and 5 sales for $9.73 million activity. $1.82 million worth of Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) was sold by Sichak Stephen. Another trade for 1,793 shares valued at $302,694 was made by Gallagher John E on Thursday, December 15. 31,464 shares were sold by SHERMAN JEFFREY S, worth $5.66M. Conroy Alexandre also sold $1.51 million worth of Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) shares.
Investors sentiment increased to 0.92 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.02, from 0.9 in 2016Q3. It increased, as 52 investors sold Becton Dickinson and Co shares while 352 reduced holdings. 99 funds opened positions while 273 raised stakes. 169.86 million shares or 0.23% less from 170.25 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Scotia has 37,723 shares. Colonial Trust Advisors, South Carolina-based fund reported 2,010 shares. Bokf Na reported 23,823 shares or 0.13% of all its holdings. Alpha Windward invested 0.13% in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX). Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board has invested 0.06% in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX). Allianz Asset Mngmt Ag reported 404,294 shares. Thomaspartners owns 1.9% invested in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) for 1.06 million shares. Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc holds 0% or 1,546 shares. Tradition Capital Mgmt Limited Liability Com holds 0.77% of its portfolio in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) for 13,975 shares. Choate Inv Advisors has invested 0% in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX). Garrison Financial holds 2.65% of its portfolio in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) for 25,742 shares. Viking Fund Mgmt Ltd Liability Com invested in 4,500 shares or 0.09% of the stock. Nordea Management Ab has 0% invested in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) for 8,541 shares. Delta Asset Mngmt Limited Co Tn has invested 2.48% in Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX). Mckinley Carter Wealth Ser accumulated 10,590 shares.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is a global medical technology firm engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of a range of medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products. The company has market cap of $40.59 billion. The Firm operates through two divisions: BD Medical and BD Life Sciences. It has a 30.94 P/E ratio. The BD Medical segment produces an array of medical technologies and devices that are used to help improve healthcare delivery in a range of settings.
Investors sentiment increased to 1.68 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.83, from 0.85 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 74 investors sold Tesla Inc shares while 105 reduced holdings. 82 funds opened positions while 219 raised stakes. 100.51 million shares or 11.10% more from 90.47 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Moreover, Zweig has 0.09% invested in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). 2,548 were reported by Albion Gru Ut. Goodwin Daniel L reported 1,500 shares. Security National Trust holds 0% or 50 shares in its portfolio. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reported 1,614 shares stake. Kcg Inc stated it has 0.03% of its portfolio in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). Aperio Grp Ltd Liability Company reported 22,040 shares. Private Company Na invested 0.07% of its portfolio in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). Eaton Vance Mgmt invested 0% of its portfolio in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). Qs Invsts Lc owns 0% invested in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) for 429 shares. Cornerstone Capital Ltd Liability Com owns 7,856 shares. 200 are held by Sanctuary Wealth Advsrs. Adirondack owns 135 shares. Balyasny Asset Mgmt Ltd Limited Liability Company reported 60,366 shares. First Interstate Fincl Bank holds 50 shares or 0% of its portfolio.
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