First Eagle Investment's BDX Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 10.0M shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) worth $1.87 B, representing 3.41% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 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 3.3M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 998.6K 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2014 | +582,656 | New Buy | 582,656 | $118.30 |
| Q3 2014 | +247,114 | Add 42.41% | 829,770 | $113.81 |
| Q4 2014 | -161,087 | Reduce 19.41% | 668,683 | $139.16 |
| Q1 2015 | -9,085 | Reduce 1.36% | 659,598 | $143.59 |
| Q2 2015 | +649,257 | Add 98.43% | 1.31 M | $141.65 |
| Q3 2015 | +61,186 | Add 4.67% | 1.37 M | $132.66 |
| Q4 2015 | +3,200 | Add 0.23% | 1.37 M | $154.09 |
| Q1 2016 | +15,761 | Add 1.15% | 1.39 M | $151.82 |
| Q2 2016 | -998,595 | Reduce 71.89% | 390,407 | $169.59 |
| Q3 2016 | -390,407 | Sold Out | 390,407 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +252,658 | New Buy | 252,658 | $250.22 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.04 M | Add 410.02% | 1.29 M | $243.15 |
| Q2 2021 | +221,216 | Add 17.17% | 1.51 M | $243.19 |
| Q3 2021 | +41,266 | Add 2.73% | 1.55 M | $245.82 |
| Q4 2021 | +131,967 | Add 8.51% | 1.68 M | $251.48 |
| Q1 2022 | +2,899 | Add 0.17% | 1.69 M | $266.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +1,886 | Add 0.11% | 1.69 M | $246.53 |
| Q3 2022 | -3,863 | Reduce 0.23% | 1.68 M | $222.83 |
| Q4 2022 | +42,517 | Add 2.52% | 1.73 M | $254.30 |
| Q1 2023 | +1,354 | Add 0.08% | 1.73 M | $247.54 |
| Q2 2023 | +39,066 | Add 2.26% | 1.77 M | $264.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -15,472 | Reduce 0.88% | 1.75 M | $258.53 |
| Q4 2023 | +202,428 | Add 11.56% | 1.95 M | $243.83 |
| Q1 2024 | +161,081 | Add 8.24% | 2.11 M | $247.45 |
| Q2 2024 | +688,296 | Add 32.54% | 2.8 M | $233.71 |
| Q3 2024 | +564,888 | Add 20.15% | 3.37 M | $241.10 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.06 M | Add 31.41% | 4.43 M | $226.87 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.09 M | Add 24.67% | 5.52 M | $229.06 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.27 M | Add 59.24% | 8.79 M | $172.25 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.21 M | Add 13.75% | 9.99 M | $187.17 |
First Eagle Investment's Becton Dickinson and Company Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) in Q2 2014, acquiring 582,656 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 46 quarters since Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was in Q2 2025, adding 8,786,190 shares worth $1.51 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 9,994,408 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), valued at approximately $1.87 B. 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 3.41% of First Eagle Investment'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.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was 9,994,408 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.