BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of BDX during the latest reporting period was First Eagle U.S. Value, which increased its reported BDX position by approximately $44.36M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in BDX exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $46.75M in reported BDX exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in BECTON DICKINSON AND CO's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 282,111 | 11,928,111 | $1,875,456,901 |
| Q1 2026 | Cullen Value Fund | Buy | 12,546 | 30,795 | $4,840,668 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,684 | 13,444 | $2,113,764 |
| Q1 2026 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 1,500 | 44,000 | $6,918 |
Frequently asked questions about BDX activity
Which institutional owners are buying BDX?
Institutional owners buying BDX include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in BDX activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in BDX compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in BDX increasing?
Institutional interest in BDX can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.