Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Quorum confirmed, shareholders able to vote online or by proxy if not already voted.

Financial performance review

• Achieved record revenue of $21.8 billion in FY 2025, with 7.7% adjusted FXN and 2.9% organic growth.

• Adjusted gross margin increased by 140 basis points, operating margin up 80 basis points, and adjusted diluted EPS grew 9.6%.

• Returned $2.2 billion to shareholders, including $1 billion in share buybacks.

• 54th consecutive year of dividend increases, maintaining S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats status.

Board and executive committee updates

• Election of director nominees for a one-year term was on the agenda.