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Stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased

Becton, Dickinson and Company Stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased increased by 4.5% to 11.5M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.5%, from 13M to 11.5M.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A high remaining balance provides flexibility for opportunistic repurchases, while a low balance suggests a need for new authorization.

Detailed definition

The number of shares remaining that the company is authorized to repurchase under current board-approved programs. This...

Peer comparison

Used to gauge the immediate potential for share count reduction.

Metric ID: other_stock_repurchase_program_remaining_number_of_share_696b0d

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value4M13M13M11M11.5M
QoQ Change—+225.0%+0.0%-15.4%+4.5%
YoY Change———+175.0%-11.5%
Range4M – 13M
CAGR+187.5%
Avg YoY Growth+81.7%
Median YoY Growth+81.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased of 11.5M in Q1 2026.
How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased decreased by 11.5% year-over-year, from 13M to 11.5M.
What does stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased mean?
The number of shares the company is still allowed to buy back under existing plans.