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Becton, Dickinson and Company Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Q3 revenue reached $5.0 billion, up 5.4% as reported and 4.4% on a currency-neutral basis, with adjusted diluted EPS of $3.23, up 4.9% year-over-year; this marked the first full quarter post-spin-off as a focused med tech company.
Over 90% of the portfolio delivered high-single-digit growth, driven by commercial momentum, operational execution, and investments in key platforms.
Completed spin-off of Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business, now reflected as discontinued operations; reorganized into four segments effective October 1, 2025.
Year-to-date free cash flow increased 44.6% to $1.7 billion, reflecting improved working capital and lower non-operational cash items.
Recent product launches include Liverty TIPS Stent Graft, Elyra Thulium Fiber Laser System, Acumen IQ Plus Finger Cuff, CentroVena One Insertion System, and Vystra Injection Pen platform for GLP-1 therapies.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was $4.983 billion, up 5.4% year-over-year as reported and 4.4% FXN; nine-month revenue was $14.2 billion, up 4.8%.
Adjusted operating margin was 24.9%; adjusted gross margin was 54.3%, down 100 basis points year-over-year due to tariffs.
Net income from continuing operations was $451 million, flat year-over-year; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.23, up 4.9%.
Year-to-date free cash flow reached $1.73 billion, up 44.6%; operating cash flow for nine months was $2.1 billion.
Returned $3.1 billion to shareholders YTD ($2.3B in share repurchases, $0.9B in dividends); net leverage at 2.9x.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 revenue growth expected toward the high end of the low-single-digit range, with a ~100 basis point FX tailwind.
Adjusted diluted EPS guidance midpoint raised to $12.67 (range: $12.62–$12.72), representing 6.1%–6.9% growth year-over-year.
Adjusted operating margin guidance maintained at ~25%, with effective tax rate between 16% and 17%.
FY27 revenue growth expected to remain low-single-digit due to a 200 basis point Alaris headwind; modest EPS leverage anticipated.
Guidance excludes potential charges/gains from non-cash amortization, acquisitions, separation costs, and certain tax matters.
- Growth is driven by high-performing segments and disciplined execution, despite macro headwinds.BDX
Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 20268 Jul 2026 - Q1 revenue up 9.8% to $5.2B, EPS up 28%, and Biosciences separation planned for FY26.BDX
Q1 20258 Jul 2026 - Q2 revenue up 5.2%, adjusted EPS up 3.9%, and full-year EPS guidance raised.BDX
Q2 20268 May 2026 - Hedging, innovation, and new platforms drive growth and resilience amid global challenges.BDX
Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference10 Mar 2026 - Q1 FY26 revenue up 1.6% to $5.3B; $4B from Waters deal funds buybacks and debt paydown.BDX
Q1 20269 Feb 2026 - Record results, all proposals approved, and a major strategic business combination announced.BDX
AGM 20262 Feb 2026 - Q3 FY24 saw strong growth, margin gains, and a $4.2B acquisition amid ongoing legal risks.BDX
Q3 20242 Feb 2026 - Strong innovation, margin expansion, and AI-driven growth position the company for continued outperformance.BDX
2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference22 Jan 2026 - Strong FY24 results and FY25 outlook with margin expansion, innovation, and resilient growth.BDX
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