BDX monthly performance report
Monthly BDX research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
BDX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Becton Dickinson (BDX) closed August 2026 at $170.66, up 3.04% for the month and +22.72% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BDX is +11.86%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +9.68% versus its 200-day moving average ($155.60), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BDX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −92.12%, with a relative strength index reading of 46.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Becton Dickinson ended August 2026 at $170.66, posting a monthly return of +3.04%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at 0.00%.
The current quarter stands at +10.86% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +9.68% versus the 200-day moving average ($155.60).
Year-to-date, BDX is +11.86% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −1.03%. The stock is currently −8.91% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −41.57%.
| Period | BDX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.32% | −0.20% | +0.52% |
| 1 Week | +2.60% | +3.90% | −1.31% |
| 1 Month | +3.04% | +3.05% | 0.00% |
| 3 Months | +14.51% | +7.11% | +7.39% |
| 6 Months |