Becton, Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-02-01. Here’s what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Becton, Dickinson will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.40.
Becton, Dickinson bulls will hope to hear the company announce they’ve not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Historical Earnings Performance
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 1.04% increase in the share price the next day.
Here’s a look at Becton, Dickinson’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q1 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 3.43 | 2.91 | 2.74 | 2.68 |
| EPS Actual | 3.42 | 2.96 | 2.86 | 2.98 |
| Price Change % | 1.04% | 0.78% | 0.48% | -1.06% |
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