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Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased

Becton, Dickinson and Company Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased remained flat by 0.0% to 10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2024

How to read this metric

An increase in authorization signals management's confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to returning capital.

Detailed definition

Represents the total number of shares the company's board of directors has authorized to be repurchased from the open ma...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for public companies with active share buyback programs.

Metric ID: other_stock_repurchase_program_number_of_shares_authoriz_287127

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value10M10M10M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%
Range10M10M
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased of 10M in Q1 2026.
What does stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased mean?
The total number of shares the company is allowed to buy back.