
According to Benzinga Pro data Becton (NYSE:BDX) posted a 32.94% decrease in earnings from Q1. Sales, however, increased by 0.32% over the previous quarter to $5.01 billion. Despite the increase in sales this quarter, the decrease in earnings may suggest Becton is not utilizing their capital as effectively as possible. In Q1, Becton earned $677.00 million and total sales reached $5.00 billion.