Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX NYSE

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) generated $3.43B in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $760M, free cash flow was $2.67B.

Free cash flow margin was 12.2% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 2.04x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $1.2B in dividends and $1B in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (50/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (73/100, Pass) — $2.67B (12.2% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (45/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 2.04x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 56/100 with 2/7 criteria passed.