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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)
0.74
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$197
+8.9%
Highest Price Target
$270
+49.4%
Lowest Price Target
$167
-7.6%
Short Interest
4.0%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | RBC Capital | Kendall Au— | +5.1% | $180 → $190 | Maintained | Sector Perform |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Citigroup | Joanna Wiensch— | +12.9% | $198 → $204 | Maintained | Buy |