Is Becton Dickinson (BDX) a risky stock?
As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades Becton Dickinson (BDX) B for risk, a composite score of 72 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts BDX in the "solid" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind BDX's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how BDX scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.
What's moving BDX's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind BDX's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.
Two asset managers have added to their BDX holdings recently, including a 31.2% increase from Assetmark. Separately, valuation models based on earnings and cash flow suggest the stock is currently undervalued.
BDX has consistently beaten rating earnings estimates in past quarters, leading some to expect another positive surprise in its upcoming report. A beat would likely give the stock a short-term lift.
What a B grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, BDX's composite of 72 falls in the B band (65–79), read as "solid." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell BDX or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.