BDX monthly performance report
Check BDX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
BDX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Becton Dickinson (BDX) closed September 2026 at $181.38, down 3.58% for the month and +23.00% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BDX is +18.88%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading +12.80% versus its 200-day moving average ($160.80), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BDX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −84.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 50.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Becton Dickinson ended September 2026 at $181.38, posting a monthly return of −3.58%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.00%.
The current quarter stands at +19.86% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +12.80% versus the 200-day moving average ($160.80).
Year-to-date, BDX is +18.88% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of +7.05%. The stock is currently −6.05% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −38.20%.
| Period | BDX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.26% | +1.13% | −1.39% |
| 1 Week | +2.81% | +0.63% | +2.18% |
| 1 Month | −3.58% | −0.58% | −3.00% |
| 3 Months | +24.64% | +1.64% | +23.01% |
| 6 Months | +13.63% | +15.15% | −1.52% |
| YTD | +18.88% | +11.83% | +7.05% |
| 12 Months | +23.00% | +15.69% | +7.31% |
| 3 Years | −12.52% | +72.00% | −84.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +13.58% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +10.32% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | +9.44% |
| #4 | Jan 2025 | +9.13% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | +8.56% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2025 | −16.66% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −10.91% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | −9.59% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −8.91% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.48% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −24.80% |
| Q3 2025 | +8.66% |
| Q4 2025 | +3.68% |
| Q1 2026 | +3.05% |
| Q2 2026 | −3.75% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +19.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −4.12% |
| 2024 | −6.95% |
| 2025 | −14.46% |
| 2026 | +18.88% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $193.07 (2026-08-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $127.59 (2025-11-06) |
| Current Price | $181.38 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $160.80 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +12.80% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −38.20% (2025-05-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.05% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 50.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −84.52% |
| RS Peak | 103.5 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 40.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BDX's return for this report period?
BDX returned −3.58% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has BDX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BDX: +18.88% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is BDX's 12-month return?
+23.00% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BDX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +12.80% versus 200DMA ($160.80).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−38.20% on 2025-05-06.