Becton Dickinson Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

BDX Stock  USD 246.53  4.65  1.92%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Becton Dickinson is Strong Buy with 4 hold recommendations. The current projected Becton Dickinson target price consensus is 301.17 with 17 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Becton Dickinson And analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Becton Dickinson vendors, executives, and/or customers. Becton Dickinson recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Becton Dickinson And target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Becton Dickinson to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
274.06
Highest Forecast
334.3
Target Price
301.17
Gross Profit is likely to rise to about 9.9 B in 2024. Pretax Profit Margin is likely to rise to 0.15 in 2024. At this time, Becton Dickinson's Net Receivables is fairly stable compared to the past year. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to rise to about 63.7 B in 2024, whereas Cash is likely to drop slightly above 1.2 B in 2024.
  
It's important to approach Becton Dickinson's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Becton Dickinson Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Becton target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Becton Dickinson's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   17  Strong Buy
Most Becton analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Becton stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Becton Dickinson And, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Becton Dickinson Target Price Projection

Becton Dickinson's current and average target prices are 246.53 and 301.17, respectively. The current price of Becton Dickinson is the price at which Becton Dickinson And is currently trading. On the other hand, Becton Dickinson's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Becton Dickinson Market Quote on 28th of March 2024

Low Price242.69Odds
High Price246.59Odds

246.53

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Becton Dickinson Target Price

Low Estimate274.06Odds
High Estimate334.3Odds

301.17

Historical Lowest Forecast  274.06 Target Price  301.17 Highest Forecast  334.3
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Becton Dickinson And and the information provided on this page.

Becton Dickinson Analyst Ratings

Becton Dickinson's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Becton Dickinson stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Becton Dickinson's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Becton Dickinson's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Becton Dickinson price targets

Becton Dickinson's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Becton Dickinson's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Becton Dickinson's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Becton Dickinson's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Becton Dickinson Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Becton Dickinson is a key component of Becton Dickinson valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Becton Dickinson.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Becton Dickinson's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
245.41246.60247.79
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
221.88250.43251.62
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
249.63250.82252.01
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Earnings
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LowProjected EPSHigh
2.922.962.99
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When determining whether Becton Dickinson And offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Becton Dickinson's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Becton Dickinson And Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Becton Dickinson And Stock:
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The data published in Becton Dickinson's official financial statements usually reflect Becton Dickinson's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Becton Dickinson And. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Becton accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Becton Dickinson's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Health Care Equipment & Supplies space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Becton Dickinson's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Becton Dickinson's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Becton Dickinson's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Becton Dickinson And. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Becton Dickinson's management manipulating its earnings.