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Connected Care — Research and development expense

Becton, Dickinson and Company Connected Care — Research and development expense increased by 5.9% to $90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ2 2026May 7, 2026
Rolls up toR&D

How to read this metric

Higher spending typically signals a commitment to long-term growth and pipeline development, while lower spending may indicate a focus on short-term profitability.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the investment in research and development activities specifically dedicated to the Connected Care se...

Peer comparison

Standard R&D investment metric for medical technology companies focused on innovation.

Metric ID: bdx_segment_connected_care_research_and_development_expense

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$80M$74M$85M$90M
QoQ Change-7.5%+14.9%+5.9%
YoY Change+6.3%+21.6%
Range$74M$90M
Avg YoY Growth+13.9%
Median YoY Growth+13.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's connected care — research and development expense?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported connected care — research and development expense of $90M in Q1 2026.
What does connected care — research and development expense mean?
Total spending on innovation and product development for the Connected Care segment.