Al Gore's BDX Position Overview
Al Gore (via Generation Investment Management Llp) currently holds 2.0M shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) worth $371.47 M, representing 2.46% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Al Gore has maintained a long-term strategic position in BDX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2024, adding 2.2M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2025, reducing 2.5M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Al Gore's Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) Trades by Al Gore
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +3.42 M | Add 0.00% | 3.42 M | $98.83 |
| Q3 2013 | +98,528 | Add 2.88% | 3.52 M | $100.02 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.07 M | Reduce 30.54% | 2.45 M | $110.49 |
| Q1 2014 | +24,031 | Add 0.98% | 2.47 M | $117.08 |
| Q2 2014 | +25,304 | Add 1.02% | 2.49 M | $118.30 |
| Q3 2014 | +34,227 | Add 1.37% | 2.53 M | $113.81 |
| Q4 2014 | -549,842 | Reduce 21.74% | 1.98 M | $139.16 |
| Q1 2015 | -513,545 | Reduce 25.95% | 1.47 M | $143.59 |
| Q2 2015 | +103 | Add 0.01% | 1.47 M | $141.65 |
| Q3 2015 | -183,559 | Reduce 12.53% | 1.28 M | $132.66 |
| Q4 2015 | -364,085 | Reduce 28.40% | 917,770 | $154.09 |
| Q1 2016 | -6,266 | Reduce 0.68% | 911,504 | $151.82 |
| Q2 2016 | -244,400 | Reduce 26.81% | 667,104 | $169.59 |
| Q3 2016 | +545,636 | Add 81.79% | 1.21 M | $179.73 |
| Q4 2016 | -8,686 | Reduce 0.72% | 1.2 M | $165.55 |
| Q1 2017 | -13,739 | Reduce 1.14% | 1.19 M | $183.44 |
| Q2 2017 | +804,211 | Add 67.56% | 1.99 M | $195.11 |
| Q3 2017 | -12,017 | Reduce 0.60% | 1.98 M | $195.95 |
| Q4 2017 | -558,636 | Reduce 28.18% | 1.42 M | $214.06 |
| Q1 2018 | -57,134 | Reduce 4.01% | 1.37 M | $216.70 |
| Q2 2018 | -524,417 | Reduce 38.37% | 842,322 | $239.56 |
| Q3 2018 | -175,310 | Reduce 20.81% | 667,012 | $261.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -302,594 | Reduce 45.37% | 364,418 | $225.32 |
| Q1 2019 | +4,101 | Add 1.13% | 368,519 | $249.73 |
| Q2 2019 | -1,190 | Reduce 0.32% | 367,329 | $252.01 |
| Q3 2019 | +18 | Add 0.00% | 367,347 | $252.96 |
| Q4 2019 | +728 | Add 0.20% | 368,075 | $271.97 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.35 M | Add 365.95% | 1.72 M | $229.77 |
| Q2 2020 | +866,019 | Add 50.50% | 2.58 M | $239.27 |
| Q3 2020 | +987,408 | Add 38.26% | 3.57 M | $232.68 |
| Q4 2020 | +277,393 | Add 7.77% | 3.85 M | $250.22 |
| Q1 2021 | -10,165 | Reduce 0.26% | 3.84 M | $243.15 |
| Q2 2021 | +8,616 | Add 0.22% | 3.84 M | $243.19 |
| Q3 2021 | -49,597 | Reduce 1.29% | 3.79 M | $245.82 |
| Q4 2021 | +1.15 M | Add 30.23% | 4.94 M | $251.48 |
| Q1 2022 | -443,859 | Reduce 8.98% | 4.5 M | $266.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.3 M | Reduce 28.81% | 3.2 M | $246.53 |
| Q3 2022 | -21,580 | Reduce 0.67% | 3.18 M | $222.83 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.25 M | Reduce 39.22% | 1.93 M | $254.30 |
| Q1 2023 | -8,634 | Reduce 0.45% | 1.92 M | $247.54 |
| Q2 2023 | -23,936 | Reduce 1.24% | 1.9 M | $264.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -12,552 | Reduce 0.66% | 1.89 M | $258.53 |
| Q4 2023 | -25,926 | Reduce 1.37% | 1.86 M | $243.83 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.34 M | Add 71.87% | 3.2 M | $247.45 |
| Q2 2024 | +2.21 M | Add 68.97% | 5.41 M | $233.71 |
| Q3 2024 | +547,159 | Add 10.12% | 5.95 M | $241.10 |
| Q4 2024 | -139,252 | Reduce 2.34% | 5.82 M | $226.87 |
| Q1 2025 | -518,933 | Reduce 8.92% | 5.3 M | $229.06 |
| Q2 2025 | -2.54 M | Reduce 47.90% | 2.76 M | $172.25 |
| Q3 2025 | -774,635 | Reduce 28.07% | 1.98 M | $187.17 |
Al Gore's Becton Dickinson and Company Investment FAQs
Al Gore first purchased Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,421,607 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Al Gore has held Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Al Gore's largest addition to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was in Q2 2013, adding 3,421,607 shares worth $338.16 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Al Gore's firm, Generation Investment Management Llp, owns 1,984,672 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), valued at approximately $371.47 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) represents approximately 2.46% of Al Gore's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Al Gore's peak holding in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was 5,954,632 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2024. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.