Insider Sell Michael Garrison Sells Shares of Becton Dickinson Co

BDX Stock  USD 232.15  1.45  0.63%   
Slightly above 58% of Becton Dickinson's investor base is looking to short. The analysis of overall sentiment of trading Becton Dickinson and stock suggests that many investors are alarmed at this time. Becton Dickinson's investing sentiment can be driven by a variety of factors including economic data, Becton Dickinson's earnings reports, geopolitical events, and overall market trends.
  
On December 19, 2024, Michael Garrison, Executive Vice President President, Medical at Becton Dickinson Co , sold 2,838 shares of the company, accordin

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Becton Dickinson Maximum Pain Price Across January 17th 2025 Option Contracts

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Becton Dickinson Fundamental Analysis

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Current Ratio Comparative Analysis

Becton Dickinson is currently under evaluation in current ratio category among its peers. Current Ratio is calculated by dividing the Current Assets of a company by its Current Liabilities. It measures whether or not a company has enough cash or liquid assets to pay its current liability over the next fiscal year. The ratio is regarded as a test of liquidity for a company.

Becton Dickinson Potential Pair-trading

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