Ruling on Ethylene Oxide in favor of Sotera is a positive for all the medical devices companies including Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX US), who have EO sterilization facilities.
In FY22, BD reported strong base business, which grew 6.9% y/y on reported basis. On currency-neutral basis, base business increased 9.4% y/y in FY22, accelerated from 8.1% in FY21.
FY22 marks 51st consecutive year of dividend increase for BD, which makes it one of the leading dividend yield stocks. Currently, the stock has a dividend yield of 1.53%.
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