Joel Greenblatt's BDX Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 160,684 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) worth $31.18 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in BDX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 104,223 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 101,597 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt'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 Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +10,092 | Add 6.70% | 160,684 | $194.07 |
| Q3 2025 | +56,138 | Add 59.43% | 150,592 | $187.17 |
| Q2 2025 | +87,748 | Add 1308.50% | 94,454 | $172.25 |
| Q1 2025 | +4,526 | Add 207.61% | 6,706 | $229.06 |
| Q4 2024 | -43,495 | Reduce 95.23% | 2,180 | $226.87 |
| Q3 2024 | +40,779 | Add 832.90% | 45,675 | $241.10 |
| Q2 2024 | -14,683 | Reduce 74.99% | 4,896 | $233.71 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,664 | Add 119.62% | 19,579 | $247.45 |
| Q4 2023 | +8,101 | Add 995.21% | 8,915 | $243.83 |
| Q3 2023 | -33 | Reduce 3.90% | 814 | $258.53 |
| Q2 2023 | +847 | New Buy | 847 | $264.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -2,204 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +2,204 | New Buy | 2,204 | $222.78 |
| Q2 2022 | -883 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,040 | Reduce 54.08% | 883 | $266.14 |
| Q4 2021 | -7,317 | Reduce 79.19% | 1,923 | $251.69 |
| Q3 2021 | -5,742 | Reduce 38.33% | 9,240 | $245.78 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,196 | Reduce 35.36% | 14,982 | $243.16 |
| Q1 2021 | +23,178 | New Buy | 23,178 | $243.16 |
| Q4 2020 | -957 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -445 | Reduce 31.74% | 957 | $233.02 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,402 | New Buy | 1,402 | $238.94 |
| Q3 2019 | -847 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -4,123 | Reduce 82.96% | 847 | $251.48 |
| Q1 2019 | -77,205 | Reduce 93.95% | 4,970 | $249.70 |
| Q4 2018 | -22,048 | Reduce 21.15% | 82,175 | $225.32 |
| Q3 2018 | +104,223 | New Buy | 104,223 | $261.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -1,835 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | -40,298 | Reduce 95.64% | 1,835 | $214.17 |
| Q3 2017 | +28,717 | Add 214.05% | 42,133 | $195.95 |
| Q2 2017 | +13,416 | New Buy | 13,416 | $195.14 |
| Q3 2016 | -18,713 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | -862 | Reduce 4.40% | 18,713 | $169.61 |
| Q1 2016 | -59,441 | Reduce 75.23% | 19,575 | $151.83 |
| Q4 2015 | +79,016 | New Buy | 79,016 | $154.10 |
| Q3 2015 | -17,750 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,591 | Reduce 8.23% | 17,750 | $141.63 |
| Q1 2015 | +19,341 | New Buy | 19,341 | $143.58 |
| Q4 2014 | -101,597 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +21,294 | Add 26.52% | 101,597 | $113.81 |
| Q2 2014 | +80,303 | New Buy | 80,303 | $118.30 |
| Q4 2013 | -3,877 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -16,522 | Reduce 80.99% | 3,877 | $100.08 |
| Q2 2013 | +20,399 | Add 0.00% | 20,399 | $98.83 |
Joel Greenblatt's Becton Dickinson and Company Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) in Q2 2013, acquiring 20,399 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) for 44 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was in Q3 2018, adding 104,223 shares worth $27.2 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 160,684 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), valued at approximately $31.18 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) represents approximately 0.11% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was 160,684 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.