BDX Becton, Dickinson & Co.

Medical Instruments & Supplies NYSE

$169.97 -0.93 (-0.55%)
update: 2025-06-27
Prev Close $170.89
Market Cap $48.68B
Day Range $168.89 - $170.87
Open $170.74
P/E Ratio 32.92
52W Change -27.76%
24H Volume 2.87M
Dividend Yield 2.45%
EPS 14.219
DAY WEEK PRICE LEVEL

Trading Signals

Overall Signal

SELL

Strong sellish signal based on multiple indicators.

Confidence: 65%
Updated: 2025-06-27

Key Price Levels

Support Levels

  • Strong Support $161.87
  • Medium Support $164.57
  • Weak Support $167.27

Resistance Levels

  • Weak Resistance $172.67
  • Medium Resistance $175.37
  • Strong Resistance $178.07

Stop Loss Suggestions

  • Conservative $172.13
  • Moderate $174.02
  • Aggressive $176.72

Analyst Ratings

Current Rating

Strong Buy 2
Buy 4
Hold 11
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

Chart Analyst Ratings Loading

Last Month

Strong Buy 2
Buy 4
Hold 11
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

2 Months Ago

Strong Buy 5
Buy 8
Hold 4
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

3 Months Ago

Strong Buy 6
Buy 7
Hold 4
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

Signal Indicator

Indicator Signal Strength Timeframe
Moving Averages SELL
Short & Medium Term
Oscillators SELL
Short Term
Trend Indicators BUY
Short & Medium Term
Volume Indicators SELL
Short & Medium Term
Support/Resistance NEUTRAL
Short Term
Data Source: Consolidated ratings from various investment bank analysts. Ratings may change over time.

Stock Price Prediction Price Target Probabilities

Quarterly Outlook

Annual Outlook

Technical Analysis

Trend Identification

ADX

Average Directional Index

NEUTRAL
ADX 19.79
+DI 16.71
-DI 22.06

ADX (19.79) indicates a weak or non-existent trend (ranging market). -DI (22.06) is above +DI (16.71), suggesting a bearish directional bias. Avoid trend-following strategies. Consider range-bound or reversal strategies, or wait for a clearer trend to develop.

Momentum Measurement

RSI

Relative Strength Index

SELL
Current RSI 41.59
Oversold Neutral Overbought

RSI (41.59) is in the bearish territory, but not yet oversold. This indicates downward momentum. Monitor for continuation or signs of strength.

Stochastic

Stochastic Oscillator

BUY
%K Line 72.66
%D Line 61.45

Stochastics (%K: 72.66, %D: 61.45) are in the neutral zone (between 20 and 80). A bullish crossover (%K above %D) is observed. This indicates upward momentum. Be cautious if it's already in the overbought region.

CCI

Commodity Channel Index

SELL
CCI(20) -68.49

CCI (-68.49) is between -100 and 0. This indicates bearish momentum is present, but not yet extreme. A move below 0 from positive territory (bearish zero-line cross) can indicate a potential sell signal.

MACD

Momentum Perspective

BUY
Histogram Value 0.55

MACD line is above the Signal line (bullish crossover). This indicates upward momentum. Histogram (0.5500) is positive and expanding, confirming bullish momentum. Both MACD and Signal lines are below the zero line, reinforcing bearish momentum (bearish territory). A bullish crossover below the zero line can indicate a reversal from a prior downtrend. Consider this as a potential early buy signal.

Volatility Measurement

ATR

Average True Range

3.24
ATR(14) 3.24
ATR % of Price ...%

Current ATR is 3.2400. ATR indicates average volatility. Market conditions are relatively stable.

Bollinger Bands

Volatility Bands

SELL
Upper Band 175.01
Middle Band (SMA20) 171.47
Lower Band 167.93
Band Width 4%

Current price (169.97) is within the Bollinger Bands (167.93 - 175.01). This suggests the price is trading within its typical volatility range. Price is below the Middle Band (171.47), indicating short-term bearish bias.

Volume Analysis

OBV

On-Balance Volume

Rising
OBV Trend Upward
OBV vs Price Confirming

OBV (-73618300.00) is falling, indicating selling pressure and distribution. Price is falling and OBV is falling. This is bearish confirmation, indicating selling pressure supports the price decrease. Consider holding short positions or initiating new ones. Volume is supporting the trend.

Risk Management & Potential Reversals

SAR

Parabolic Stop and Reverse

BUY
Current SAR 167.68
Distance from Price 1.35%

SAR points below price indicate bullish trend. Current SAR at 167.68 is 1.35% from price. Consider SAR as a potential stop-loss level to protect gains in an uptrend.

RSI

Reversal Perspective

No Divergence
RSI Divergence None
Overbought/Oversold Neither

Current RSI level is in neutral territory. No RSI divergence detected. Current RSI level doesn't suggest imminent reversal.

Stochastic

Approaching Overbought

Approaching Overbought
Stochastic Position 72.7
Crossover Status Bullish

Stochastic is approaching overbought territory (72.7). No reversal signal yet. Monitor for potential bearish crossover (K below D) or entry into overbought (80+) followed by reversal. Current crossover status: Bullish.

Bollinger Bands

Reversal Perspective

Bearish Bias
Band Position Lower Half
Band Squeeze None

Bands show normal bandwidth. Price is in the lower half of the bands, suggesting a bearish bias.No indication of imminent volatility expansion or reversal.