Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is trading at $154.22, which is -27.1% below its all-time high of $211.63. The Drawdown Severity Score is 6.1, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, BDX has experienced 268 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.8%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:25 PM EDT
BDX
StockBecton, Dickinson and Company
Price
$154.22
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $211.63
Strong
Current Drawdown
-27.1%
Days in Drawdown
988
Avg Max Drawdown
3.8%
Avg Length
49
Drawdown Severity Score™
6.1
BDX - Price & High Water Mark
BDX - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Becton, Dickinson and Company is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $154.22, which represents a 27.1% decline from its all-time high of $211.63. This drawdown has persisted for 988 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Becton, Dickinson and Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.8% in depth, with an average duration of 49 days. Becton, Dickinson and Company has gone through 268 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Becton, Dickinson and Company in the last 14 years was 29.6%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 791 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Becton, Dickinson and Company currently stands at 6.11. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 5.0 and 8.0 indicates a rare, significant drawdown—the asset seldom sees declines at this level. This may represent a buying opportunity for value-focused investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Becton, Dickinson and Company's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 268 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-27 | Ongoing | 988 days | -27.1% | $211.63 | $154.22 | — |
| 2023-07-26 | 2023-07-27 | 2 days | -0.2% | $211.42 | $211.04 | $211.63 |
| 2022-04-11 | 2023-07-24 | 470 days | -20.2% | $201.88 | $161.09 | $208.93 |
| 2020-02-06 | 2022-04-07 | 791 days | -29.6% | $198.41 | $139.62 | $200.49 |
| 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-04 | 7 days | -2.5% | $195.82 | $190.91 | $197.34 |
| 2020-01-23 | 2020-01-27 | 5 days | -0.2% | $193.44 | $193.04 | $194.08 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-21 | 6 days | -0.2% | $192.38 | $192.08 | $192.54 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-15 | 2 days | -0.1% | $191.62 | $191.45 | $192.38 |
| 2019-12-24 | 2020-01-09 | 17 days | -1.4% | $189.74 | $187.03 | $189.77 |
| 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | 4 days | -1.0% | $187.23 | $185.36 | $188.47 |
| 2019-09-09 | 2019-12-12 | 95 days | -7.7% | $181.55 | $167.63 | $184.15 |
| 2018-10-02 | 2019-09-06 | 340 days | -20.4% | $180.59 | $143.80 | $181.55 |
| 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-01 | 7 days | -0.9% | $179.24 | $177.59 | $180.59 |
| 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-24 | 4 days | -0.1% | $178.89 | $178.64 | $179.24 |
| 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-20 | 16 days | -2.6% | $178.39 | $173.75 | $178.89 |
| 2018-08-20 | 2018-08-23 | 4 days | -0.7% | $172.39 | $171.19 | $172.88 |
| 2018-08-10 | 2018-08-16 | 7 days | -1.3% | $171.29 | $169.06 | $172.06 |
| 2018-07-27 | 2018-08-08 | 13 days | -2.5% | $171.20 | $166.93 | $171.22 |
| 2018-07-18 | 2018-07-23 | 6 days | -0.6% | $168.74 | $167.65 | $169.05 |
| 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-17 | 2 days | -0.8% | $168.29 | $166.95 | $168.74 |
| 2018-07-10 | 2018-07-12 | 3 days | -0.0% | $166.63 | $166.56 | $168.05 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-07-09 | 161 days | -14.2% | $166.62 | $142.97 | $166.63 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-01-24 | 2 days | -0.8% | $160.15 | $158.79 | $161.45 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2018-01-12 | 43 days | -5.9% | $153.87 | $144.82 | $154.06 |
| 2017-11-29 | 2017-11-30 | 2 days | -0.1% | $153.15 | $152.97 | $153.87 |
| 2017-11-22 | 2017-11-28 | 7 days | -1.1% | $152.94 | $151.18 | $153.15 |
| 2017-11-10 | 2017-11-21 | 12 days | -2.4% | $151.35 | $147.72 | $152.94 |
| 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-09 | 4 days | -1.4% | $151.30 | $149.19 | $151.35 |
| 2017-10-23 | 2017-11-02 | 11 days | -1.8% | $142.82 | $140.28 | $151.04 |
| 2017-07-25 | 2017-10-18 | 86 days | -6.5% | $138.13 | $129.16 | $140.05 |
| 2017-07-17 | 2017-07-18 | 2 days | -0.3% | $134.77 | $134.35 | $135.03 |
| 2017-07-13 | 2017-07-14 | 2 days | -0.1% | $133.11 | $132.93 | $134.77 |
| 2017-07-10 | 2017-07-12 | 3 days | -0.7% | $132.87 | $131.92 | $133.11 |
| 2017-07-06 | 2017-07-07 | 2 days | -0.8% | $132.32 | $131.22 | $132.87 |
| 2017-06-26 | 2017-07-05 | 10 days | -1.0% | $131.09 | $129.80 | $132.32 |
| 2017-06-21 | 2017-06-22 | 2 days | -0.5% | $130.63 | $129.98 | $131.03 |
| 2017-06-08 | 2017-06-19 | 12 days | -0.8% | $129.37 | $128.31 | $129.97 |
| 2017-06-06 | 2017-06-07 | 2 days | -0.6% | $129.20 | $128.42 | $129.37 |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-05-30 | 6 days | -0.3% | $125.14 | $124.79 | $125.86 |
| 2017-05-01 | 2017-05-24 | 24 days | -3.9% | $125.12 | $120.30 | $125.14 |
| 2017-04-21 | 2017-04-28 | 8 days | -4.8% | $124.51 | $118.50 | $125.12 |
| 2017-03-13 | 2017-04-20 | 39 days | -2.2% | $124.01 | $121.34 | $124.51 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-09 | 8 days | -0.8% | $123.54 | $122.60 | $123.85 |
| 2017-02-27 | 2017-03-01 | 3 days | -0.3% | $122.26 | $121.86 | $123.54 |
| 2017-02-22 | 2017-02-23 | 2 days | -0.0% | $121.32 | $121.28 | $121.51 |
| 2016-09-23 | 2017-02-17 | 148 days | -10.3% | $120.48 | $108.03 | $120.58 |
| 2016-09-08 | 2016-09-21 | 14 days | -3.8% | $117.96 | $113.47 | $119.04 |
| 2016-08-31 | 2016-09-06 | 7 days | -0.4% | $117.50 | $117.03 | $117.60 |
| 2016-08-02 | 2016-08-29 | 28 days | -3.0% | $116.87 | $113.40 | $117.19 |
| 2016-07-15 | 2016-08-01 | 18 days | -2.1% | $116.71 | $114.23 | $116.87 |
| 2016-07-12 | 2016-07-14 | 3 days | -0.4% | $116.59 | $116.16 | $116.71 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 267 days with an average max drop of -14.3%.
The current drawdown of -27.1% has lasted 988 days, which is 3.7x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Apr 2022 | -29.6% | 791 days |
| Oct 2018 to Sep 2019 | -20.4% | 340 days |
| Apr 2022 to Jul 2023 | -20.2% | 470 days |
| Jan 2018 to Jul 2018 | -14.2% | 161 days |
| Sep 2016 to Feb 2017 | -10.3% | 148 days |
| Sep 2019 to Dec 2019 | -7.7% | 95 days |
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