Becton Dickinson reports Q2 adjusted EPS $3.35, consensus $3.28

Reports Q2 revenue $5.27B, consensus $5.35B. “Amid a difficult operating environment impacting near-term organic revenue growth, our Q2 results reflect the strength of our business model and ability to exceed our earnings expectations through quality gross margin improvement,” said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. “Our BD Excellence operating system is driving continued margin expansion and increasing investment in our commercial organization and innovation, and we believe we are well positioned to accelerate growth as markets recover. As we take decisive mitigation actions to navigate the current macro environment, BD’s scale as the largest U.S. manufacturer of medical devices is a significant advantage for long-term value creation.”