T. Rowe Price Investment Management Reports 3.4% Stake in Becton Dickinson and Co

T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A on May 15, 2026, disclosing a 3.4% ownership stake in Becton, Dickinson and Co (BDX). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser reported beneficial ownership of 9,673,586 shares of common stock. This position reflects an increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership, though the total stake remains below the 5% threshold, as indicated by the 'classOwnership5PercentOrLess' flag. The filing specifies that T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. holds sole dispositive power over all 9,673,586 shares and sole voting power over 9,066,401 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The filing serves as an amendment to a previous submission, and the reporting person expressly denies beneficial ownership of these securities beyond the scope of its role as an investment adviser.