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Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX Shipping and Handling — Selling and administrative expense

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$5.0B-9.5%
Gross profit$2.3B-12.1%
Operating income$663.0M-24.8%
Net income$377.0M-34.3%
EPS (diluted)$1.64-18.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$708.0M-11.3%
Total debt$13.5B-22.9%
Total equity$24.4B-4.1%
Total assets$50.7B-7.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$776.0M-51.1%
CapEx$143.0M-24.3%
Free cash flow$633.0M-54.7%

Valuation

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Market cap$47.02B-4.8%
Enterprise value$59.83B-9.6%
P/E50×+18.8×
P/S2.3×-0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin46.4%+1.7pp
Operating margin9.6%-1.7pp
Net margin4.5%-3.2pp
FCF margin13.1%

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity3.8%-2.4pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.1×
Current ratio0.9×-0.2×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Becton, Dickinson and Company in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense.

The source filing: Becton, Dickinson and Company’s 10-K, filed November 25, 2025.

Filed
Nov 25, 2025
Fiscal year
FY2025
Accession
0000010795-25-000099

The Company considers its shipping and handling costs to be contract fulfillment costs and records them within Selling and administrative expense. Shipping expense was $736 million, $702 million, and $733 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

FAQ

What is Becton, Dickinson and Company's shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense?
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense of $184M in Q3 2025.
How has Becton, Dickinson and Company's shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and Company's shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense increased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $175.5M to $184M.
What is the long-term trend for Becton, Dickinson and Company's shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Becton, Dickinson and Company's shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense has grown at a 3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $641M to $736M.
What does shipping and handling — selling and administrative expense mean?
This metric represents the aggregate selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs specifically allocated to the shipping and handling operations of the business segment. It encompasses the overhead, personnel, and logistical management expenses required to support the distribution and delivery of medical products to customers. Monitoring these costs helps assess the operational efficiency and cost-to-serve associated with the company's supply chain and fulfillment infrastructure.

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