First Eagle Investment's BDX Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 13.82 M shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) worth $2.09 B, representing 3.49% of the portfolio. First purchased in 1970-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 210 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, First Eagle Investment has maintained a long-term strategic position in BDX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 3.27 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 220.46 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Eagle Investment'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 First Eagle Investment
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +1.89 M | Add 15.82% | 13.82 M | $151.33 |
| Q1 2026 | +282,111 | Add 2.42% | 11.93 M | $157.23 |
| Q4 2025 | +1.65 M | Add 16.53% | 11.65 M | $194.07 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.21 M | Add 13.75% | 9.99 M | $187.17 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.27 M | Add 59.24% | 8.79 M | $172.25 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.09 M | Add 24.67% | 5.52 M | $229.06 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.06 M | Add 31.41% | 4.43 M | $226.87 |
| Q3 2024 | +564,888 | Add 20.15% | 3.37 M | $241.10 |
| Q2 2024 | +688,296 | Add 32.54% | 2.8 M | $233.71 |
| Q1 2024 | +161,081 | Add 8.24% | 2.11 M | $247.45 |
| Q4 2023 | +202,428 | Add 11.56% | 1.95 M | $243.83 |
| Q3 2023 | -15,472 | Reduce 0.88% | 1.75 M | $258.53 |
| Q2 2023 | +39,066 | Add 2.26% | 1.77 M | $264.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +1,354 | Add 0.08% | 1.73 M | $247.54 |
| Q4 2022 | +42,517 | Add 2.52% | 1.73 M | $254.30 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,863 | Reduce 0.23% | 1.68 M | $222.83 |
| Q2 2022 | +1,886 | Add 0.11% | 1.69 M | $246.53 |
| Q1 2022 | +2,899 | Add 0.17% | 1.69 M | $266.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +131,967 | Add 8.51% | 1.68 M | $251.48 |
| Q3 2021 | +41,266 | Add 2.73% | 1.55 M | $245.82 |
| Q2 2021 | +221,216 | Add 17.17% | 1.51 M | $243.19 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.04 M | Add 410.02% | 1.29 M | $243.15 |
| Q4 2020 | +252,658 | New Buy | 252,658 | $250.22 |
| Q3 2016 | -390,407 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | -998,595 | Reduce 71.89% | 390,407 | $169.59 |
| Q1 2016 | +15,761 | Add 1.15% | 1.39 M | $151.82 |
| Q4 2015 | +3,200 | Add 0.23% | 1.37 M | $154.09 |
| Q3 2015 | +61,186 | Add 4.67% | 1.37 M | $132.66 |
| Q2 2015 | +649,257 | Add 98.43% | 1.31 M | $141.65 |
| Q1 2015 | -9,085 | Reduce 1.36% | 659,598 | $143.59 |
| Q4 2014 | -161,087 | Reduce 19.41% | 668,683 | $139.16 |
| Q3 2014 | +247,114 | Add 42.41% | 829,770 | $113.81 |
| Q2 2014 | +582,656 | New Buy | 582,656 | $118.30 |
| Q1 1970 | +221.05 M | Add 0.00% | 221.05 M | $9.46 |
First Eagle Investment's Becton Dickinson and Company Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) in Q1 1970, acquiring 221,045,360 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment has held Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) for 210 quarters since Q1 1970.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was in Q1 1970, adding 221,045,360 shares worth $2.09 B.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 13,815,335 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), valued at approximately $2.09 B.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) represents approximately 3.49% of First Eagle Investment's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was 221,045,360 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 1970.