{"url_path":"/sec/bdx/8-k/2026-05-20/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10795/0001140361-26-022270-index.html","accession_number":"0001140361-26-022270","cik":"0000010795","ticker":"BDX","issuer_name":"BECTON DICKINSON & CO","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10795/0001140361-26-022270-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000010795","primary_entity_name":"BECTON DICKINSON & CO"},"word_count":338,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"false000001079500000107952026-05-202026-05-200000010795bdx:One900NotesDueDecember152026Member2026-05-202026-05-200000010795bdx:Three855NotesDueMay202033Member2026-05-202026-05-200000010795bdx:One208NotesDueJune42026Member2026-05-202026-05-200000010795us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-05-202026-05-200000010795bdx:One213NotesDueFebruary122036Member2026-05-202026-05-20\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\nFORM 8-K\n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of the earliest event reported): May 20, 2026\n\nBECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\nNew Jersey\n\n001-4802\n\n22-0760120\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)\n\n(Commission File Number)\n\n(IRS Employer Identification No.)\n\n1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey\n\n07417-1880\n\n(Address of principal executive offices)\n\n(Zip Code)\n\n(201) 847-6800\n\n(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)\n\nN/A\n\n(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)\n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the\nfollowing provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):\n\n☐\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\nTitle of Each Class\n\nTrading Symbol\n\nName of Each Exchange on Which\n\nRegistered\n\nCommon stock, par value $1.00\n\nBDX\n\nNYSE\n\n1.900% Notes due December 15, 2026\n\nBDX26\n\nNYSE\n\n1.208% Notes due June 4, 2026\n\nBDX/26A\n\nNYSE\n\n1.213% Notes due February 12, 2036\n\nBDX/36\n\nNYSE\n\n3.855% Notes due May 20, 2033\n\nBDX/33A\n\nNYSE\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this\nchapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).\n\nEmerging growth company          ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any\nnew or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐"}