Becton, Dickinson & Co. (BDX) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS; Guides FY12, Sees $1.5B in Buybacks

Becton, Dickinson & Co. (NYSE: BDX) reported Q4 EPS of $1.39, in-line with the analyst estimate of $1.39. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.05 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.03 billion.

Becton, Dickinson & Co. sees FY2012 EPS of $5.75-$5.85, versus the consensus of $5.63. The Company estimates that reported revenues for the full fiscal year 2012 will increase about 1 to 3 percent, or 2 to 4 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

The Company also plans to repurchase, subject to market conditions, $1.5 billion of its common stock in fiscal year 2012.

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