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Becton Dickinson & Co.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 5.2% to $4.7 billion: Revenue was $4,714 million, up 5.2% as reported and 2.6% on a currency-neutral basis, compared with $4,480 million a year earlier. Source
  • GAAP EPS loss; adjusted EPS up 3.9%: Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations was $(0.13), against $0.55. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.90, up 3.9% as reported and 1.1% currency-neutral. Source
  • Interventional led segment growth: Interventional revenue was $1,357 million, up 7.3% as reported and 5.3% currency-neutral, the highest reported growth rate of the four segments. Source
  • CentroVena One insertion system launched: Commercial launch of the CentroVena One insertion system, described as the first all-in-one central venous catheter insertion device on the market for acute settings. Source
  • Restructuring charge mostly non-cash impairment: Restructuring costs of $487 million included $450 million of non-cash asset impairment across all reportable segments, reducing property, plant and equipment by $238 million and goodwill and intangibles by $134 million. Source
  • Large share repurchase and debt retirement: The company executed a $2.0 billion accelerated share repurchase and retired $2.1 billion of debt in the quarter. Six-month repurchases of common stock totaled $2,250 million. Source
  • Separation and Waters combination completed: The spin-off of the former Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business and its combination with Waters were completed on February 9, 2026, and prior periods were recast. Source
  • Restructuring exits align with strategy: Exit actions are aimed at simplifying operations and focusing resources on the most value-creating platforms, under the Excellence Unleashed strategy. Source

“We delivered a solid second quarter, with revenue, margins and EPS all ahead of our expectations,”

Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue growth (FXN) SourceFiscal 2026Low single-digitKept
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFiscal 2026$12.52 to $12.72Raised from $12.35 to $12.65
Reported EPS growth implied by adjusted EPS range SourceFiscal 2026+5.2% to +6.9%
Illustrative foreign currency impact on revenue growth SourceFiscal 2026~+120 basis points

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS guidance for fiscal 2026 raised; revenue growth guidance reaffirmed. Source
  • Guidance kept: Revenue growth guidance kept, with the first-half performance and visibility cited as the basis for the EPS raise. Source
  • New: Separation of the former Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business and combination with Waters completed on February 9, 2026. Source
  • Ended: Life Sciences segment eliminated following the separation, leaving four segments. Source
  • New: Restructuring program started with commitment to exit certain operational activities that no longer align with the current operational strategy. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 5.2% to $4.7 billion: Revenue was $4,714 million, up 5.2% as reported and 2.6% on a currency-neutral basis, compared with $4,480 million a year earlier. Source
  • GAAP EPS loss; adjusted EPS up 3.9%: Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations was $(0.13), against $0.55. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.90, up 3.9% as reported and 1.1% currency-neutral. Source
  • Operating income fell on restructuring charges: Operating income was $93 million against $383 million. Integration, restructuring and transaction expense rose to $533 million from $93 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Interventional led segment growth: Interventional revenue was $1,357 million, up 7.3% as reported and 5.3% currency-neutral, the highest reported growth rate of the four segments. Source
  • Advanced Patient Monitoring grew double digits: Advanced Patient Monitoring revenue was $292 million, up 13.6% as reported and 12.0% currency-neutral, within Connected Care revenue of $1,120 million. Source
  • BioPharma Systems rose on US sales: BioPharma Systems revenue was $590 million, up 2.5% as reported and down 1.8% currency-neutral. US revenue rose 19.4% while international revenue fell 3.4% as reported. Source
  • Currency lowered international growth: International revenue of $1,797 million rose 5.5% as reported but fell 1.4% currency-neutral. United States revenue rose 5.1%, with no currency effect. Source

“Execution was broad-based, with more than 90% of the business delivering mid‑single‑digit growth”

Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD

Products and customers

  • CentroVena One insertion system launched: Commercial launch of the CentroVena One insertion system, described as the first all-in-one central venous catheter insertion device on the market for acute settings. Source
  • Connected Care partnerships and European launches: Partnership with Wellstar Health System integrates Pyxis Pro and Alaris platforms. Pyxis Pro Dispensing Solution and Incada platform launched in Europe. Source
  • Interventional clearances and CE marks: Received CE Marking for the Revello vascular covered stent and the Liverty TIPS stent graft, and FDA 510(k) clearance for Surgiphor 1000mL irrigation system. Source
  • Best in KLAS awards for two platforms: Three 2026 Best in KLAS Awards were earned, for Pyxis MedStation ES in automated dispensing cabinets and the Alaris Infusion System in smart pumps. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Cost of products sold declined: Cost of products sold was $2,560 million, down 2.3%. Selling and administrative expense rose 8.6% to $1,213 million, and research and development rose 7.3% to $249 million. Source
  • Restructuring charge mostly non-cash impairment: Restructuring costs of $487 million included $450 million of non-cash asset impairment across all reportable segments, reducing property, plant and equipment by $238 million and goodwill and intangibles by $134 million. Source
  • Purchase accounting excluded from adjusted EPS: Adjusted EPS excludes $368 million of pre-tax purchase accounting adjustments, down from $543 million a year earlier, and $132 million of product, litigation and other items. Source

“We remain focused on disciplined execution of our New BD strategy, including advancing our commercial and innovation initiatives across key growth platforms”

Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Large share repurchase and debt retirement: The company executed a $2.0 billion accelerated share repurchase and retired $2.1 billion of debt in the quarter. Six-month repurchases of common stock totaled $2,250 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose: Net cash from continuing operating activities was $1,328 million in the six months, against $489 million. Capital expenditures were $233 million, against $219 million. Source
  • Debt fell after separation distribution: At March 31, 2026, current debt was $2,573 million and long-term debt $14,706 million, against $17,620 million at September 30, 2025. A $3,857 million distribution from the spin-off entity was received in the six months. Source
  • Dividends paid slightly lower: Dividends paid were $589 million in the six months, against $600 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy, separation and portfolio

  • Separation and Waters combination completed: The spin-off of the former Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business and its combination with Waters were completed on February 9, 2026, and prior periods were recast. Source
  • Four segments after Life Sciences removal: The company had reorganized into five segments on October 1, 2025. After the separation, the Life Sciences segment was eliminated, leaving four separately managed segments. Source
  • Restructuring exits align with strategy: Exit actions are aimed at simplifying operations and focusing resources on the most value-creating platforms, under the Excellence Unleashed strategy. Source
  • Advanced Patient Monitoring transaction costs: Transaction costs were recorded in connection with the Advanced Patient Monitoring acquisition, within integration, restructuring and transaction expense. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Charges of $42 million were recorded to cost of products sold to adjust the estimate of future product remediation costs. Source
  • Regulatory: Charges of $52 million were recorded to other operating expense, net, for various legal matters in the quarter. Source
  • External: Currency translation raised reported international revenue growth, while currency-neutral international revenue declined 1.4%. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said revenue, margins and EPS for the quarter were ahead of its expectations. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.