Becton Dickinson (LTS:0R19) EPS (Basic): $3.95 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0R19 Becton Dickinson & Co LTS:0R19
76 GF Score
Price $145.59
GF Value $190.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Becton Dickinson EPS (Basic)?

Becton Dickinson LTS:0R19 +2.75% 76 EPS (Basic) is $3.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R19 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $190.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Becton Dickinson's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.11. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.95.

Becton Dickinson's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.11. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.95.

Becton Dickinson's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.90. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.44.

During the past 12 months, Becton Dickinson's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Becton Dickinson's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.30% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.

Becton Dickinson  (LTS:0R19) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Becton Dickinson EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Becton Dickinson EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Becton Dickinson EPS (Basic) Chart

Becton Dickinson Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.92 5.93 4.97 5.88 5.83

Becton Dickinson Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 2.00 1.72 1.34 -1.11
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Becton Dickinson EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Becton Dickinson's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Sep. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1678-0)/287.648
=5.83

Becton Dickinson's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-311-0)/280.640
=-1.11

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.95

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $3.95 mean?
Becton Dickinson (LTS:0R19) has a EPS (Basic) of $3.95 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's EPS (Basic) too high?
Becton Dickinson's current EPS (Basic) is $3.95. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's EPS (Basic) compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's EPS (Basic) of $3.95 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current EPS (Basic) is $3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Becton Dickinson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson (LTS:0R19) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $190.16, compared to a current price of $145.59 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $3.95. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (LTS:0R19), the current EPS (Basic) is $3.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Becton Dickinson (LTS:0R19) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $145.59 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $190.16. GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0R19:

  • EPS (Basic): $3.95
  • GF Value™: $190.16 vs. price of $145.59 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R19 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Becton Dickinson Business Description

Address 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, 07417-1880
Becton Dickinson operates in four business units. Medical essentials (35% of total sales) includes the legacy medical surgical unit, which sells catheters, syringes, and infection prevention products. Connected care (24%) core products include the Alaris infusion pump, Pyxis dispensing system, and pharmacy automation platforms. Biopharma systems (13%) produces prefillable syringes and autoinjectors. Interventional (29%) is composed of the surgery, peripheral vascular, and urology segments. More than 60% of revenue comes from the United States.
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