Joel Greenblatt's BDX Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 150,592 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) worth $28.19 M, representing 0.12% 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, 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 102,388 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 82,256 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +20,400 | Add 0.00% | 20,399 | $98.83 |
| Q3 2013 | -16,522 | Reduce 80.99% | 3,877 | $100.08 |
| Q4 2013 | -3,877 | Sold Out | 3,877 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +80,303 | New Buy | 80,303 | $118.30 |
| Q3 2014 | +21,294 | Add 26.52% | 101,597 | $113.81 |
| Q4 2014 | -101,597 | Sold Out | 101,597 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +19,341 | New Buy | 19,341 | $143.58 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,591 | Reduce 8.23% | 17,750 | $141.63 |
| Q3 2015 | -17,750 | Sold Out | 17,750 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +79,016 | New Buy | 79,016 | $154.10 |
| Q1 2016 | -59,441 | Reduce 75.23% | 19,575 | $151.83 |
| Q2 2016 | -862 | Reduce 4.40% | 18,713 | $169.61 |
| Q3 2016 | -18,713 | Sold Out | 18,713 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +13,416 | New Buy | 13,416 | $195.14 |
| Q3 2017 | +28,717 | Add 214.05% | 42,133 | $195.95 |
| Q4 2017 | -40,298 | Reduce 95.64% | 1,835 | $214.17 |
| Q1 2018 | -1,835 | Sold Out | 1,835 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +104,223 | New Buy | 104,223 | $261.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -22,048 | Reduce 21.15% | 82,175 | $225.32 |
| Q1 2019 | -77,205 | Reduce 93.95% | 4,970 | $249.70 |
| Q2 2019 | -4,123 | Reduce 82.96% | 847 | $251.48 |
| Q3 2019 | -847 | Sold Out | 847 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,402 | New Buy | 1,402 | $238.94 |
| Q3 2020 | -445 | Reduce 31.74% | 957 | $233.02 |
| Q4 2020 | -957 | Sold Out | 957 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +23,178 | New Buy | 23,178 | $243.16 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,196 | Reduce 35.36% | 14,982 | $243.16 |
| Q3 2021 | -5,742 | Reduce 38.33% | 9,240 | $245.78 |
| Q4 2021 | -7,317 | Reduce 79.19% | 1,923 | $251.69 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,040 | Reduce 54.08% | 883 | $266.14 |
| Q2 2022 | -883 | Sold Out | 883 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +2,204 | New Buy | 2,204 | $222.78 |
| Q4 2022 | -2,204 | Sold Out | 2,204 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +847 | New Buy | 847 | $264.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -33 | Reduce 3.90% | 814 | $258.53 |
| Q4 2023 | +8,101 | Add 995.21% | 8,915 | $243.83 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,664 | Add 119.62% | 19,579 | $247.45 |
| Q2 2024 | -14,683 | Reduce 74.99% | 4,896 | $233.71 |
| Q3 2024 | +40,779 | Add 832.90% | 45,675 | $241.10 |
| Q4 2024 | -43,495 | Reduce 95.23% | 2,180 | $226.87 |
| Q1 2025 | +4,526 | Add 207.61% | 6,706 | $229.06 |
| Q2 2025 | +87,748 | Add 1308.50% | 94,454 | $172.25 |
| Q3 2025 | +56,138 | Add 59.43% | 150,592 | $187.17 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was in Q3 2018, adding 104,223 shares worth $27.2 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 150,592 shares of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), valued at approximately $28.19 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 0.12% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) was 150,592 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.