BDX
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Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) closed at $154.13 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.3% below its 200-week moving average of $173.69. This places BDX in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -8.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, BDX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 44 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BDX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.4%.
With a market cap of $55.8 billion, BDX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 7.0%. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
BDX is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 272.00%.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BDX would have grown to $3439, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.2% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming BDX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $1,005,742. Notably, these purchases occurred while BDX is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 17.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BDX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BDX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 27 historical episodes, buying BDX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.3% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +13.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 73% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.2% vs +27.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BDX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BDX has crossed below its 200-week MA 44 times with an average 1-year return of +7.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Mar 1974 | 6 | 11.0% | -9.0% | +17801.9% |
| Mar 1974 | Jun 1974 | 10 | 6.2% | +0.7% | +17496.4% |
| Jun 1974 | Feb 1975 | 33 | 39.2% | -6.2% | +17678.5% |
| Feb 1975 | Feb 1975 | 1 | 0.1% | +12.4% | +18648.2% |
| Apr 1975 | Apr 1975 | 1 | 2.2% | +9.6% | +18995.4% |
| Jun 1975 | Jun 1975 | 3 | 3.7% | -0.4% | +18580.3% |
| Jul 1975 | Oct 1975 | 11 | 10.2% | +12.1% | +18855.0% |
| May 1976 | Jun 1976 | 1 | 2.4% | -22.2% | +18648.2% |
| Oct 1976 | Jan 1978 | 66 | 24.6% | -1.4% | +18445.9% |
| Oct 1978 | Jun 1979 | 35 | 10.1% | -13.7% | +18995.4% |
| Jul 1979 | Aug 1979 | 4 | 2.8% | +3.7% | +19066.4% |
| Sep 1979 | Jan 1980 | 18 | 15.7% | +11.2% | +18580.3% |
| Jan 1980 | Apr 1980 | 12 | 14.5% | +41.4% | +19137.9% |
| Jul 1982 | Aug 1982 | 3 | 7.9% | +3.8% | +16424.9% |
| Jul 1983 | Oct 1983 | 10 | 6.0% | -20.8% | +15814.9% |
| Oct 1983 | Dec 1984 | 63 | 25.7% | -7.4% | +15413.7% |
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 2 | 2.0% | +38.6% | +4542.5% |
| Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 | 1 | 1.4% | +14.8% | +3956.4% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 1.5% | +40.2% | +3772.8% |
| Jul 1999 | Aug 1999 | 5 | 5.1% | -5.0% | +1024.8% |
| Sep 1999 | Nov 1999 | 8 | 10.3% | +9.6% | +1075.6% |
| Nov 1999 | Feb 2000 | 12 | 13.0% | +16.3% | +1006.3% |
| Mar 2000 | Oct 2000 | 31 | 16.8% | +19.3% | +981.7% |
| May 2001 | May 2001 | 2 | 3.5% | +21.7% | +892.9% |
| Nov 2001 | Dec 2001 | 5 | 1.2% | -6.0% | +824.2% |
| Dec 2001 | Jan 2002 | 1 | 0.6% | -4.4% | +816.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Jan 2003 | 29 | 22.6% | +24.2% | +817.1% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 2.8% | +3.9% | +303.5% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 7 | 11.6% | +9.6% | +302.4% |
| Feb 2009 | Nov 2009 | 38 | 12.5% | +13.6% | +289.2% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 17 | 8.4% | +27.0% | +269.8% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 1.2% | +10.2% | +247.7% |
| Oct 2011 | Dec 2011 | 7 | 3.3% | +6.7% | +252.7% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 0.0% | +39.9% | +250.8% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 1 | 0.0% | +14.5% | -1.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +11.5% | -10.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 9 | 7.1% | +15.0% | -10.7% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 4 | 3.8% | +5.0% | -12.5% |
| Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | 6 | 3.3% | +0.3% | -12.3% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 4 | 1.6% | +0.6% | -13.2% |
| Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | 3 | 2.0% | -2.5% | -12.9% |
| Apr 2024 | Jan 2025 | 41 | 7.8% | -12.7% | -13.2% |
| Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | 53 | 29.1% | -6.7% | -12.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 11.3% | Ongoing | -7.2% |
| Average | 13 | — | +7.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BDX below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is trading 11.3% below its 200-week moving average of $173.69. The current price is $154.13.
What is BDX's 200-week moving average price?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's 200-week moving average is $173.69 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BDX drops below its 200-week moving average?
BDX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 44 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is BDX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BDX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is 7.0%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BDX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in BDX would have grown to $3439, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 11.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. BDX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BDX pay a dividend?
Yes. Becton, Dickinson and Company currently pays a dividend yield of 272.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20