Becton Dickinson (BDX) EVP Michael Feld Sells 165 Shares

What Happened
Michael Feld, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX), sold 165 shares in an open-market transaction on August 26, 2026. The shares were sold at $188.49 each for total proceeds of approximately $31,101. This was a sale (not a purchase) and was reported on a Form 4 filed the next day.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-08-26, 165 shares at $188.49 per share (total ≈ $31,101).
• Transaction type: Sale (code S) — open market or private sale indicated in filing.
• Report filed: Form 4 filed 2026-08-27 (appears timely relative to the transaction date).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote/remark: Transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 27, 2026.

Context
Insider sales are common and can be routine (e.g., pre-set 10b5-1 plans, diversification, tax planning). Because this sale was made under a 10b5-1 plan, it was likely pre-scheduled; that reduces, but does not eliminate, the likelihood the sale reflects new private information. This single, modest sale does not by itself indicate management sentiment about the company’s outlook.