Operating Income for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX)
According to Becton, Dickinson and's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $2.72B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.72B
YoY change
+7.6%
5Y CAGR
+23.1%
Peak year (2025)
$2.58B
Cumulative operating income
$42.32B
Operating Income history chart for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1985 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.58B | +7.6% | ||
| 2024 | $2.40B | +13.5% | ||
| 2023 | $2.11B | -7.5% | ||
| 2022 | $2.28B | +1.4% | ||
| 2021 | $2.25B | +146.7% | ||
| 2020 | $912.00M | -48.2% | ||
| 2019 | $1.76B | +16.6% | ||
| 2018 | $1.51B | -0.9% | ||
| 2017 | $1.52B | +6.4% | ||
| 2016 | $1.43B | +33.1% | ||
| 2015 | $1.07B | -33.1% | ||
| 2014 | $1.61B | +28.1% | ||
| 2013 | $1.25B | -19.5% | ||
| 2012 | $1.56B | -6.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.67B | +5.3% | ||
| 2010 | $1.58B | -0.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.59B | +3.4% | ||
| 2008 | $1.54B | +27.7% | ||
| 2007 | $1.20B | +5.4% | ||
| 2006 | $1.14B | +10.8% | ||
| 2005 | $1.03B | +30.9% | ||
| 2004 | $787.27M | +3.4% | ||
| 2003 | $761.23M | +12.9% | ||
| 2002 | $674.48M | +4.4% | ||
| 2001 | $645.88M | +12.9% | ||
| 2000 | $572.32M | +9.9% | ||
| 1999 | $520.80M | +4.9% | ||
| 1998 | $496.40M | +10.2% | ||
| 1997 | $450.50M | +4.5% | ||
| 1996 | $431.30M | +8.7% | ||
| 1995 | $396.60M | +22.0% | ||
| 1994 | $325.10M | +20.2% | ||
| 1993 | $270.40M | -17.7% | ||
| 1992 | $328.60M | +4.7% | ||
| 1991 | $313.70M | +2.7% | ||
| 1990 | $305.50M | +19.4% | ||
| 1989 | $255.90M | +7.0% | ||
| 1988 | $239.10M | +5.6% | ||
| 1987 | $226.40M | +23.6% | ||
| 1986 | $183.20M | +33.0% | ||
| 1985 | $137.70M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Becton, Dickinson and's reported income 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
In 2025, Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) operating income totalled $2.58B – grew 7.6% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Becton, Dickinson and operating income produced a CAGR of +23.1% – sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$2.58B stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2025, against a low of $137.70M during 1985.
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) sits 9th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $22.84B.
Becton, Dickinson and Operating Income by Year
Becton, Dickinson and Operating Income 2025: $2.58B
Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2025 was $2.58B, grew 7.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Becton, Dickinson and Operating Income 2024: $2.40B
Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2024 was $2.40B, grew 13.5% from 2023.
Becton, Dickinson and Operating Income 2023: $2.11B
Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2023 was $2.11B, declined 7.5% below 2022.
Becton, Dickinson and Operating Income 2022: $2.28B
Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2022 was $2.28B, edged up 1.4% from 2021.
Becton, Dickinson and Operating Income 2021: $2.25B
Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2021 was $2.25B.
See more financial history for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Becton, Dickinson and, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $127.66B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $29.70B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $26.78B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $25.60B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $20.09B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $18.96B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $13.74B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $10.68B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Becton, Dickinson and's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) is $2.72B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Becton, Dickinson and operating income changed year-over-year?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) operating income changed +7.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Becton, Dickinson and operating income?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) operating income compound annual growth rate is +23.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Becton, Dickinson and operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Becton, Dickinson and operating income reached its highest annual value of $2.58B in 2025.
What was Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2024?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) operating income in 2024 was $2.40B.
What was Becton, Dickinson and operating income in 2025?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) operating income in 2025 was $2.58B.
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