Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
Becton, Dickinson and Company EPS (Diluted) decreased by 182.8% to $-1.11 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 203.7%, from $1.07 to $-1.11. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows a downward trend with a -4.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
A narrowing gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests a lower risk of future dilution for existing shareholders.
Detailed definition
Diluted earnings per share measures a company's profit per share if all convertible securities, such as stock options, w...
Peer comparison
Standardized across all publicly traded companies to ensure that earnings are not overstated by ignoring potential share issuance.
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eps_dilutedHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.72 | $0.84 | $2.28 | $1.50 | $1.18 | $0.92 | $1.70 | $1.53 | $1.36 | $0.35 | $0.96 | $1.85 | $1.68 | $1.37 | $1.04 | $1.07 | $2.00 | $1.71 | $1.34 | -$1.11 |
| QoQ Change | — | -51.2% | +171.4% | -34.2% | -21.3% | -22.0% | +84.8% | -10.0% | -11.1% | -74.3% | +174.3% | +92.7% | -9.2% | -18.5% | -24.1% | +2.9% | +86.9% | -14.5% | -21.6% | -182.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -31.4% | +9.5% | -25.4% | +2.0% | +15.3% | -62.0% | -43.5% | +20.9% | +23.5% | +291.4% | +8.3% | -42.2% | +19.0% | +24.8% | +28.8% | -203.7% |
Range-$1.11 – $2.28
CAGR-8.8%
Avg YoY Growth+2.2%
Median YoY Growth+8.9%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's eps (diluted)?
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported eps (diluted) of $-1.11 in Q1 2026.
- How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Becton, Dickinson and Company's eps (diluted) decreased by 203.7% year-over-year, from $1.07 to $-1.11.
- What is the long-term trend for Becton, Dickinson and Company's eps (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Becton, Dickinson and Company's eps (diluted) has grown at a -4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.85 to $5.82.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- The profit per share calculated as if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.