NYSE$BDX
Becton Dickinson & Co. · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
BD reported first quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results, demonstrating consistent and durable performance driven by the BD 2025 strategy.
BD reported a decrease in revenue of 2.8% as reported, but an increase of 1.7% on a currency-neutral basis. The company's base business revenue grew 0.4% as reported and 5.2% on a currency-neutral basis. GAAP EPS was $1.70 and adjusted EPS was $2.98. The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance.
- Revenue decreased 2.8% as reported and increased 1.7% on a currency-neutral basis.
- Base business revenue (excluding COVID-only diagnostic testing) grew 0.4% as reported, 5.2% currency-neutral.
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.70 and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.98.
- The company raised full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BD · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.59B
Revenue by segment
BD · $2.53B total across 2 segments · Q4 2023
- BD Life Sciences$1.33B+3.3%52.5%
- BD Interventional$1.2B+9.7%47.5%
Forward guidance
The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance ranges.
Tailwinds
- Fiscal year 2023 revenues are now expected to be in the range of approximately $19.1 billion to $19.3 billion compared to $18.6 billion to $18.8 billion previously announced.
- Revenue guidance now assumes base business currency-neutral revenue growth of 5.75% to 6.75% compared to 5.25% to 6.25% previously announced.
- Revenue guidance now assumes approximately $50 million to $100 million in COVID-only diagnostic testing revenues.
- Based on current rates, foreign exchange would represent a reduction of approximately 200 basis points to total company revenue growth compared to approximately 450 basis points previously announced.
- The company now expects fiscal year 2023 adjusted diluted EPS to be $12.07 to $12.32 compared to $11.85 to $12.10 previously announced.
Headwinds
- Foreign exchange rates may have an impact.
- Potential charges or gains may be recorded during the fiscal year.
- Macroeconomic environment on operations and healthcare spending.
- Disruptions in the global supply chain.
- Possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
-0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.9%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
38%
28 / 73 earnings
Positive
+8.9%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-18.1%
Q2 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -0.7% | -1.1% | +4.6% | |
| Q1 2026 | -1.3% | +6.5% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.6% | +7.2% | +10.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +8.9% | +13.1% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -18.1% | -20.3% | -16.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.3% | -5.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.5% | -3.7% | -8.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.3% | -2.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.4% | +1.5% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.7% | -0.1% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -8.3% | -8.8% | -9.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.0% | +1.8% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.8% | -5.3% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.3% | -0.4% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.3% | +1.9% | +13.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.8% | +4.2% | +3.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.7% | -1.4% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.7% | +7.7% | +7.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.3% | -1.4% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -5.4% | -6.3% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.2% | -3.4% | -3.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.4% | -2.6% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.1% | +1.5% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -9.5% | -10.0% | -17.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.8% | +1.1% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -13.7% | -10.3% | -16.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.8% | -6.1% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.5% | +7.6% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.0% | -4.1% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.7% | -2.0% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.2% | +2.5% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.1% | -0.8% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.4% | -3.8% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.3% | -3.4% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.9% | +6.3% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.9% | -2.1% | -0.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.4% | -0.5% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.2% | -0.1% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.9% | +7.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.2% | -0.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.5% | — | — |
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