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Medical — Research and development expense

Becton, Dickinson and Company Medical — Research and development expense remained flat by 0.0% to $130.75M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.0%, from $111.75M to $130.75M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Medical — Research and development expense shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 25, 2025
Rolls up toR&D

How to read this metric

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

Detailed definition

The total investment in research and development activities specifically allocated to the medical segment. This includes...

Peer comparison

Standard R&D investment reporting for medical technology firms.

Metric ID: bdx_segment_medical_research_and_development_expense

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$445M$447M$523M
YoY Change+0.4%+17.0%
Range$445M$523M
CAGR+8.4%
Avg YoY Growth+8.7%
Median YoY Growth+8.7%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's medical — research and development expense?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported medical — research and development expense of $130.75M in Q3 2025.
How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's medical — research and development expense changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's medical — research and development expense increased by 17.0% year-over-year, from $111.75M to $130.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Becton, Dickinson and Company's medical — research and development expense?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Becton, Dickinson and Company's medical — research and development expense has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $445M to $523M.
What does medical — research and development expense mean?
Total spending on innovation and product development for the medical segment.