Becton Dickinson (BD) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024, driven by strategic acquisitions and portfolio shifts into higher-growth areas like biologics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation.
Key highlights for Q4 FY2024:
- Revenue increased 6.9% year-over-year to $5.44 billion, beating analysts' estimates of $5.38 billion.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew 11.4% to $3.81, exceeding expectations of $3.77.
- BD Medical segment sales rose 11.1% to $2.84 billion, led by strong growth in Medication Management Solutions.
- BD Life Sciences segment revenue increased slightly by 0.7% to $1.34 billion.
- BD Interventional segment sales increased 4.7% to $1.26 billion.
For the full fiscal year 2024:
- Revenue grew 4.2% to $20.18 billion.
- Adjusted EPS increased 7.6% to $13.14.
- Cash from operating activities rose 28.5% to $3.8 billion.
- Free cash flow grew 47.4% to $3.1 billion.
BD's acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences' Critical Care Product Group, renamed as BD Advanced Patient Monitoring, and its focus on high-growth areas like biologics, AI, and automation have been pivotal in driving its performance.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2025, BD forecasts revenue growth of 8.9% to 9.4%, adjusted currency-neutral growth of 8.8% to 9.3%, and adjusted EPS growth of about 10% at the midpoint, indicating confidence in continued value creation for shareholders.
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