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Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX)

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -29
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — BDX

Based on 1440 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BDX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
1,440 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 1,590 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
55 fewer hedge funds hold BDX compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

697 buying729 selling
Last quarter: 729 funds reduced or exited vs 697 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~156 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 152 → 222 → 151 → 156. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 70% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 15% new
1,014 out of 1,440 hedge funds have held BDX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +27%, value +0%

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+0%
Shares
+27%
Last quarter: funds added +27% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +0%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

175 → 152 → 222 → 151 → 156 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 152 → 222 → 151 → 156. BDX is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 73% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 73% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,461 holders: 1,070 (73%) are 2+ year veterans, 132 entered 1–2 years ago, and 259 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 1431 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BDX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BDX

In 2026 Q2, 697 hedge funds were net buyers of BDX (156 opened a new position, 541 added to an existing one), while 729 reduced or exited (544 trimmed, 185 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 58% of total institutional value in BDX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -29 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1440.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BDX

How many hedge funds hold BDX — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BDX vs. share price

Market Analysis: BDX

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

37 top-rated funds 11 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BDX
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1418 1469 -3.47%
13F Shares 264M 263M 0.58%
Total Value $38.99B $39.40B -1.05%
New Positions 152 151 +1
Increased Positions 533 570 -37
Closed Positions 194 219 -25
Reduced Positions 534 520 +14
Total Calls 14 16 -12.5%
Total Puts 14 14 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 BDX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenhaven Associates Inc 9.93% 5,681,708 $859.8M
2 Soapstone Management L.P. 9.35% 85,000 $12.9M
3 Armor Advisors, L.L.C. 5.02% 46,481 $7.0M
4 Longview Partners (Guernsey) LTD 4.15% 1,690,093 $255.8M
5 Estuary Capital Management LP 3.99% 155,263 $23.5M
6 First Pacific Advisors, LP 3.95% 2,110,794 $319.4M
7 Veritas Asset Management LLP 3.79% 1,393,329 $210.9M
8 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 3.49% 13,815,335 $2.09B
9 Hahn Capital Management LLC 3.31% 36,062 $5.5M
10 Ravenstone Capital Management Inc. 3.27% 52,756 $8.0M
11 Cortland Associates Inc/Mo 3.26% 148,992 $22.5M
12 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 3.25% 156,130 $23.6M
13 Core Capital Management & Research, inc. 3.24% 32,135 $6.2M
14 Sector Gamma As 3.06% 93,168 $14.1M
15 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 2.93% 94,380 $14.3M
16 Coleford Investment Management Ltd. 2.89% 87,453 $13.2M
17 Skba Capital Management LLC 2.57% 103,019 $15.6M
18 Caden Capital Partners, LP 2.56% 1,405 $213K
19 Nuance Investments, LLC 2.49% 96,615 $14.6M
20 Invenomic Capital Management LP 2.47% 273,182 $41.3M
21 Allen Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors LLC 2.45% 106,244 $16.1M
22 Bernzott Capital Advisors 2.34% 38,603 $5.8M
23 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 2.31% 35,708 $5.4M
24 Banque de Luxembourg S.A. 2.26% 31,670 $4.8M
25 Ami Asset Management Corp 2.24% 257,257 $38.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BDX?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BDX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for BDX?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 729 funds reduced or exited vs 697 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for BDX holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 1431 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BDX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BDX?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,014 out of 1,440 hedge funds have held BDX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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