Free Cash Flow for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX)
Free Cash Flow for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX): headline value $2.63B · YoY -13.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$2.63B
YoY change
-13.1%
5Y CAGR
-0.4%
Peak year (2021)
$3.42B
Latest annual
$2.67B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.67B | -13.1% | ||
| 2024 | $3.07B | +45.2% | ||
| 2023 | $2.12B | +27.4% | ||
| 2022 | $1.66B | -51.4% | ||
| 2021 | $3.42B | +25.2% | ||
| 2020 | $2.73B | +15.0% | ||
| 2019 | $2.37B | +20.5% | ||
| 2018 | $1.97B | +8.1% | ||
| 2017 | $1.82B | -1.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.84B | +68.0% | ||
| 2015 | $1.10B | +0.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.09B | +18.7% | ||
| 2013 | $919.00M | -23.8% | ||
| 2012 | $1.21B | +8.6% | ||
| 2011 | $1.11B | -0.1% | ||
| 2010 | $1.11B | +9.4% | ||
| 2009 | $1.02B | -1.9% | ||
| 2008 | $1.04B | +56.5% | ||
| 2007 | $661.71M | +11.3% | ||
| 2006 | $594.30M | -34.6% | ||
| 2005 | $908.55M | +9.2% | ||
| 2004 | $831.82M | +29.0% | ||
| 2003 | $644.66M | +11.9% | ||
| 2002 | $576.33M | +41.3% | ||
| 2001 | $407.89M | +70.6% | ||
| 2000 | $239.12M | -194.1% | ||
| 1999 | -$254.00M | +17.0% | ||
| 1998 | -$217.10M | -403.2% | ||
| 1997 | $71.60M | -76.0% | ||
| 1996 | $298.00M | -13.5% | ||
| 1995 | $344.60M | +0.3% | ||
| 1994 | $343.70M | +153.5% | ||
| 1993 | $135.60M | +10.6% | ||
| 1992 | $122.60M | +185.1% | ||
| 1991 | $43.00M | -1034.8% | ||
| 1990 | -$4.60M | -97.3% | ||
| 1989 | -$167.50M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Becton, Dickinson and's reported cash flow statements (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 free cash flow stands at $2.67B (2025) – declined 13.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow produced a CAGR of -0.4% – with a net decline across the window.
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow peaked at $3.42B in 2021; the latest annual figure is $2.67B in 2025 (21.8% below peak).
2021 marks the peak free cash flow at $3.42B, with the historical low of -$254.00M recorded in 1999.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) ranks 9th; the peer median for free cash flow is $14.22B.
Becton, Dickinson and Free Cash Flow by Year
Becton, Dickinson and Free Cash Flow 2025: $2.67B
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2025 was $2.67B, declined 13.1% below 2024.
Becton, Dickinson and Free Cash Flow 2024: $3.07B
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2024 was $3.07B, surged 45.2% from 2023.
Becton, Dickinson and Free Cash Flow 2023: $2.12B
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2023 was $2.12B, grew 27.4% from 2022.
Becton, Dickinson and Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.66B
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2022 was $1.66B, plunged 51.4% below 2021.
Becton, Dickinson and Free Cash Flow 2021: $3.42B
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2021 was $3.42B.
See more financial history for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Becton, Dickinson and, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $28.99B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $19.70B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $17.82B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $16.07B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $12.36B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $11.77B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $8.97B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $8.10B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Becton, Dickinson and's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) is $2.63B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) free cash flow changed -13.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is -0.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $3.42B in 2021.
What was Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2024?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) free cash flow in 2024 was $3.07B.
What was Becton, Dickinson and free cash flow in 2025?
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) free cash flow in 2025 was $2.67B.
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