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Market sentiment signals for Becton Dickinson (BDX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
19 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.30
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$196
+5.0%
Highest Price Target
$270
+44.3%
Lowest Price Target
$167
-10.8%
Short Interest
3.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | B of A Securities | Travis Steed— | +6.9% | $185 → $200 | Maintained | Neutral |
| Aug 13, 2026 | RBC Capital | Kendall Au— | +1.5% | $180 → $190 | Maintained | Sector Perform |