Company / Free Cash Flow
Becton Dickinson Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.5B / $3.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-14.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 151
Health Care
What the data says
Among 151 Health Care companies, Becton Dickinson is in the top 9% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.5B in FY2022 to $3.5B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.7%. Top quartile in the Health Care sector.
Improved from $2.1B to $2.7B over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +21.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in Health CareTop 9% of 151This company $2.7B Sector average $779.8M
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+242.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -0.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 14.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #13 out of 151 companies in the Health Care sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.16 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.7B | -14.4% |
| FY2024 | $3.1B | +47.4% |
| FY2023 | $2.1B | +41.3% |
| FY2022 | $1.5B | -56.6% |
| FY2021 | $3.5B | +24.7% |
| FY2020 | $2.8B | +16.7% |
| FY2019 | $2.4B | +20.5% |
| FY2018 | $2.0B | +8.1% |
| FY2017 | $1.8B | -2.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.9B | +64.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026