Becton Dickinson files 8-K with Q4 FY2025 results under Item 2.02

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) furnished a press release announcing financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the report under Item 2.02.

The company notes that the release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations and details presented in schedules accompanying Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 6, 2025

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New Jersey

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-4802

22-0760120

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Becton Drive,

Franklin Lakes,

New Jersey

07417-1880

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

						(201)			847-6800
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K Filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $1.00

BDX

New York Stock Exchange

1.900% Notes due December 15, 2026

BDX26

New York Stock Exchange

1.208% Notes due June 4, 2026

BDX/26A

New York Stock Exchange

1.213% Notes due February 12, 2036

BDX/36

New York Stock Exchange

3.519% Notes due February 8, 2031

BDX31

New York Stock Exchange

3.828% Notes due June 7, 2032

BDX32A

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company			☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On November 6, 2025, Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 contains certain financial measures that differ from those presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP measures”). Details regarding these non-GAAP measures and adjustments can be found in the schedules included in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1     Press release dated November 6, 2025, which is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02.

Exhibit 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

(Registrant)

By:			/s/ Stephanie M. Kelly
			Stephanie M. Kelly
			Chief Securities and Governance Counsel, Corporate Secretary

Date: November 6, 2025

FAQ

What did BDX announce in this 8-K?

BDX furnished a press release announcing financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025, as Exhibit 99.1.

Which fiscal period does the BDX update cover?

The update covers the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results and reconciliations?

Details are in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, including schedules for non-GAAP measures.

Does the press release include non-GAAP measures?

Yes. It includes non-GAAP financial measures with accompanying schedules that explain adjustments.

Under which item was this information furnished?

It was furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

What other exhibits are included with this filing?

The filing lists Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL data file).

What is BDX’s trading symbol and exchange?

BDX common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BDX.