Form 4: Becton Dickinson & CEO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Thomas E Polen Jr, Chairman, CEO and President and a Director of Becton Dickinson & Co, sold 4,152 shares of common stock on August 13, 2026 for $185.00 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 43,278 Common Stock at $167.25 ($7,238,246) on August 13, 2026; holds 153,441 after (Direct).
- Disposition to the issuer: disposed of 39,126 Common Stock at $185.00 ($7,238,310) on August 13, 2026; holds 114,315 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 4,152 Common Stock at $185.00 ($768,120) on August 13, 2026; holds 110,163 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 43,278 Stock Appreciation Rights on August 13, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $768,120 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Thomas E Polen Jr — Director, Officer (Chairman, CEO and President)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 43,278 | $167 | $7.2M | 153,441 |
| 2026-08-13 | Disposition to the issuer | Common Stock | 39,126 | $185 | $7.2M | 114,315 |
| 2026-08-13 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 4,152 | $185 | $768.1K | 110,163 |
| 2026-08-13 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Appreciation Rights | 43,278 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Option exercise/conversion (43,278 shares) |
| 2026-08-13 | Disposition to the issuer (39,126 shares) |
| 2026-08-13 | Open-market sale (4,152 shares) |
| 2026-08-13 | Option exercise/conversion (43,278 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, BDX, BECTON DICKINSON & CO, bearish, Thomas E Polen Jr
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