Total Debt for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX)
According to Becton, Dickinson and's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $19.54B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
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
$19.54B
YoY change
-11.1%
5Y CAGR
+1.4%
Peak year (2024)
$21.59B
Latest annual
$19.18B
Total Debt history chart for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1985 to 2025
Total Debt history table for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19.18B | -11.1% | ||
| 2024 | $21.59B | +28.3% | ||
| 2023 | $16.82B | -0.7% | ||
| 2022 | $16.95B | -8.0% | ||
| 2021 | $18.42B | +2.8% | ||
| 2020 | $17.93B | -7.5% | ||
| 2019 | $19.39B | -9.8% | ||
| 2018 | $21.50B | +13.9% | ||
| 2017 | $18.87B | +63.4% | ||
| 2016 | $11.55B | -9.9% | ||
| 2015 | $12.82B | +222.9% | ||
| 2014 | $3.97B | +0.0% | ||
| 2013 | $3.97B | -4.7% | ||
| 2012 | $4.17B | +53.2% | ||
| 2011 | $2.72B | +60.2% | ||
| 2010 | $1.70B | -10.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.89B | +63.8% | ||
| 2008 | $1.15B | -0.8% | ||
| 2007 | $1.16B | -16.0% | ||
| 2006 | $1.38B | +9.2% | ||
| 2005 | $1.27B | +3.8% | ||
| 2004 | $1.22B | -6.5% | ||
| 2003 | $1.31B | +5.5% | ||
| 2002 | $1.24B | +0.0% | ||
| 2001 | $1.24B | -12.7% | ||
| 2000 | $1.42B | -10.6% | ||
| 1999 | $1.59B | +37.8% | ||
| 1998 | $1.15B | +44.2% | ||
| 1997 | $797.80M | +14.7% | ||
| 1996 | $695.60M | -8.9% | ||
| 1995 | $763.40M | -9.4% | ||
| 1994 | $842.40M | -5.1% | ||
| 1993 | $887.40M | -8.5% | ||
| 1992 | $970.20M | +10.1% | ||
| 1991 | $880.80M | +7.9% | ||
| 1990 | $816.30M | +15.9% | ||
| 1989 | $704.50M | +2.2% | ||
| 1988 | $689.20M | +4.1% | ||
| 1987 | $662.20M | +21.2% | ||
| 1986 | $546.40M | +93.8% | ||
| 1985 | $281.90M | — |
Total Debt 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
The 2025 reading of Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) total debt is $19.18B – declined 11.1% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Becton, Dickinson and total debt compounded at +1.4% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2024 marks the peak total debt at $21.59B, with the historical low of $281.90M recorded in 1985.
Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) sits 9th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $52.57B.
Becton, Dickinson and Total Debt by Year
Becton, Dickinson and Total Debt 2025: $19.18B
Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2025 was $19.18B, declined 11.1% below 2024.
Becton, Dickinson and Total Debt 2024: $21.59B
Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2024 was $21.59B, grew 28.3% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Becton, Dickinson and Total Debt 2023: $16.82B
Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2023 was $16.82B, edged down 0.7% below 2022.
Becton, Dickinson and Total Debt 2022: $16.95B
Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2022 was $16.95B, declined 8.0% below 2021.
Becton, Dickinson and Total Debt 2021: $18.42B
Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2021 was $18.42B.
See more financial history for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as Becton, Dickinson and, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $130.96B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $78.39B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $69.07B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $54.60B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $50.53B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $47.93B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $42.50B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $29.70B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Becton, Dickinson and's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) is $19.54B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Becton, Dickinson and total debt changed year-over-year?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) total debt changed -11.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Becton, Dickinson and total debt?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) total debt compound annual growth rate is +1.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Becton, Dickinson and total debt hit its highest annual value?
- Becton, Dickinson and total debt reached its highest annual value of $21.59B in 2024.
What was Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2024?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) total debt in 2024 was $21.59B.
What was Becton, Dickinson and total debt in 2025?
- Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) total debt in 2025 was $19.18B.
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