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BECTON DICKINSON & CO (BDX)

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Buyers last Q
45%

Smart Money Signals — BDX

Based on 1455 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BDX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
1,455 hedge funds hold BDX right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
64 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 — 45% buying

649 buying780 selling
Last quarter: 780 funds reduced or exited vs 649 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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More new buyers each quarter (+65 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BDX position: 134 → 165 → 145 → 210. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

71% conviction (2yr+) 14% medium 15% new
1,030 out of 1,455 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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Growing discovery — still being found

177 → 134 → 165 → 145 → 210 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 134 → 165 → 145 → 210. A growing number of institutions are discovering BDX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 8% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 1,485 current holders: 1,073 (72%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 1455 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

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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Company Profile: BDX

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

123 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BDX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1485 1427 4.06%
13F Shares 308M 257M 19.48%
Total Value $50.66B $46.96B 7.86%
New Positions 212 147 +65
Increased Positions 473 576 -103
Closed Positions 153 175 -22
Reduced Positions 680 594 +86
Total Calls 19 25 -24.0%
Total Puts 18 22 -18.18%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.95 0.88 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BDX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP 2.65% 263,904 $41.5M
2 Banque de Luxembourg S.A. 2.64% 32,489 $5.1M
3 Pacific Capital Partners Ltd 2.57% 16,551 $2.6M
4 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 2.32% 31,813 $5.0M
5 AVITY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. 2.16% 188,677 $29.7M
6 TWIN CITY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 1.97% 16,492 $2.6M
7 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 1.92% 58,041 $9.1M
8 Franklin, Parlapiano, Turner & Welch, LLC 1.75% 47,324 $7.3M
9 CACTI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 1.72% 180,296 $28.3M
10 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.65% 219,170 $34K
11 DLK Investment Management, LLC 1.54% 24,771 $3.9M
12 GUYASUTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC 1.51% 166,187 $26.1M
13 Olstein Capital Management, L.P. 1.51% 44,000 $7K
14 Phraction Management LLC 1.51% 46,348 $7.3M
15 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 1.34% 23,713 $3.7M
16 A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel, Inc. 1.28% 12,761 $2K
17 Silver Lake Advisory, LLC 1.26% 20,213 $3.2M
18 DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS 1.26% 111,416 $25.5M
19 Washington Trust Advisors, Inc. 1.22% 96,025 $15.1M
20 James Hambro & Partners LLP 1.19% 193,698 $30.4M
21 LOUISBOURG INVESTMENTS INC. 1.08% 46,164 $5.7M
22 ASO GROUP Ltd 1.08% 16,336 $3K
23 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 1.07% 10,030 $1.6M
24 Palouse Capital Management, Inc. 1.03% 9,890 $1.6M
25 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 1.03% 44,745 $7.0M
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?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BDX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for BDX?

More sellers than buyers — 45% buying: Last quarter: 780 funds reduced or exited vs 649 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 1455 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% 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?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,030 out of 1,455 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.