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Forecast & Rating16 analysts currently cover Becton Dickinson and, with about 50.0% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $195.57, about 1.7% downside from the current price of $198.91. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. Historically, about 7.5% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means institutional views on Becton Dickinson and are split — bulls and bears coexist, so you'll need to weigh it against your own judgment. Data as of Oct 21, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Oct 20, 2026Price forecast
$195.57-1.68%
Forecast & RatingBuy
16analysts
- Strong buy43.75%
- Buy6.25%
- Hold43.75%
- Sell0.00%
- Strong sell6.25%
- Strong buy
- 7
- Buy
- 1
- Hold
- 7
- Sell
- 0
- Strong sell
- 1
Target price forecast
Forecast dateOct 19, 2026
Forecast met15.8%
Stock price$198.91
Avg. target$194.1
High target$225
Low target$165
- Avg. target
- $194.1
- High target
- $225
- Low target
- $165
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.
