Cash on Hand for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX)
According to Becton, Dickinson and's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.03B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.03B
YoY change
-62.7%
5Y CAGR
-21.3%
Peak year (2017)
$14.22B
Latest annual
$859.00M
Cash on Hand history chart for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859.00M | -62.7% | ||
| 2024 | $2.30B | +61.6% | ||
| 2023 | $1.42B | +22.0% | ||
| 2022 | $1.17B | -51.5% | ||
| 2021 | $2.40B | -15.5% | ||
| 2020 | $2.85B | +402.7% | ||
| 2019 | $566.00M | -51.1% | ||
| 2018 | $1.16B | -91.9% | ||
| 2017 | $14.22B | +645.5% | ||
| 2016 | $1.91B | +25.5% | ||
| 2015 | $1.52B | -44.7% | ||
| 2014 | $2.75B | +5.3% | ||
| 2013 | $2.61B | +19.6% | ||
| 2012 | $2.18B | +39.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.56B | -10.4% | ||
| 2010 | $1.74B | -10.4% | ||
| 2009 | $1.95B | +88.8% | ||
| 2008 | $1.03B | +53.9% | ||
| 2007 | $669.52M | -39.5% | ||
| 2006 | $1.11B | -2.0% | ||
| 2005 | $1.13B | +50.3% | ||
| 2004 | $751.50M | +44.6% | ||
| 2003 | $519.89M | +112.2% | ||
| 2002 | $244.97M | +182.5% | ||
| 2001 | $86.70M | +58.3% | ||
| 2000 | $54.76M | -15.2% | ||
| 1999 | $64.60M | -22.4% | ||
| 1998 | $83.30M | -26.0% | ||
| 1997 | $112.60M | -16.7% | ||
| 1996 | $135.20M | -31.9% | ||
| 1995 | $198.50M | +109.2% | ||
| 1994 | $94.90M | +142.7% | ||
| 1993 | $39.10M | -30.9% | ||
| 1992 | $56.60M | +87.4% | ||
| 1991 | $30.20M | -27.6% | ||
| 1990 | $41.70M | -31.6% | ||
| 1989 | $61.00M | -50.6% | ||
| 1988 | $123.50M | -34.7% | ||
| 1987 | $189.00M | +9.4% | ||
| 1986 | $172.80M | +45.9% | ||
| 1985 | $118.40M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Becton, Dickinson and's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $859.00M (2025) – plunged 62.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of -21.3% – with a net decline across the window.
Between 2017 and 2025, Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments plunged 94.0%, falling from $14.22B to $859.00M.
$14.22B stands as the all-time-high annual cash and short-term investments, posted in 2017, against a low of $30.20M during 1991.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $11.85B.
Becton, Dickinson and Cash on Hand by Year
Becton, Dickinson and Cash on Hand 2025: $859.00M
Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $859.00M, plunged 62.7% below 2024.
Becton, Dickinson and Cash on Hand 2024: $2.30B
Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.30B, surged 61.6% from 2023.
Becton, Dickinson and Cash on Hand 2023: $1.42B
Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.42B, grew 22.0% from 2022.
Becton, Dickinson and Cash on Hand 2022: $1.17B
Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.17B, plunged 51.5% below 2021.
Becton, Dickinson and Cash on Hand 2021: $2.40B
Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $2.40B.
See more financial history for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Becton, Dickinson and, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $28.12B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $26.96B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $20.10B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $14.56B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $9.13B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.27B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.74B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $5.26B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Becton, Dickinson and's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) is $1.03B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) cash and short-term investments changed -62.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -21.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $14.22B in 2017.
What was Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.30B.
What was Becton, Dickinson and cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $859.00M.
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