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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)
0.30
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$196
+6.8%
Highest Price Target
$270
+46.9%
Lowest Price Target
$167
-9.2%
Short Interest
4.5%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | B of A Securities | Travis Steed— | +8.8% | $185 → $200 | Maintained | Neutral |
| Aug 13, 2026 | RBC Capital | Kendall Au— | +3.4% | $180 → $190 | Maintained | Sector Perform |