Becton Dickinson Officer Files Form 144 to Sell 76 Shares Under Rule 10b5-1

Overview

Michael Feld, an Officer of Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX), filed Form 144 on September 28, 2026, disclosing an intention to sell 76 shares of Common Stock with an estimated aggregate market value of $13,970.32.

Transaction Details

• Securities to be Sold: 76 shares of common stock, originally acquired on August 20, 2026, through Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) vesting.
• Pricing: The implied share price based on the estimated aggregate value is approximately $183.82 per share.
• Trading Plan: The proposed sale is executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 27, 2026.
• Prior Activity: Over the preceding three months, the reporting person completed two sales under the same 10b5-1 plan: 165 shares for $31,100.85 on August 26, 2026, and 75 shares for $11,784.75 on July 27, 2026.

Market Impact & Significance

The filing is assessed as Low significance due to the nominal share count (76 shares) and transaction value (~$14,000) relative to the company's 272+ million shares outstanding. This represents routine pre-scheduled liquidation, likely associated with tax obligations or modest portfolio diversification following RSU vesting.