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1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes , NJ 07417 www.bd.com Contact : Investors : Kristen M. Stewart , CFA , SVP , Strategy & Investor Relations - 201-847-5378 Media : Troy Kirkpatrick , VP , Public Relations - 858-617-2361 BD Advancing the world of health BD ANNOUNCES THIRD FISCAL QUARTER RESULTS ; STRONG BASE GROWTH DRIVES BETTER PERFORMANCE IN QUARTER AND HIGHER GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL 2021 Third fiscal quarter revenues of $ 4.9 billion grew 26.9 % on a reported basis . On a currency - neutral basis , revenues increased 22.0 % . BD's COVID - 19 testing revenues were $ 300 million , including BD VeritorTM Plus System revenues of $ 212 million . Third fiscal quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share ( EPS ) increased 77.3 % year - over - year to $ 1.72 . Adjusted diluted EPS increased 24.5 % year - over - year to $ 2.74 . Citing the base business momentum , BD raised its fiscal 2021 revenue growth and adjusted EPS guidance ranges . Franklin Lakes , NJ ( August 5 , 2021 ) - BD ( Becton , Dickinson and Company ) ( NYSE : BDX ) , a leading global medical technology company , today reported quarterly revenues of $ 4.9 billion for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30 , 2021. This represents a year over - year increase of 26.9 % on a reported basis and 22.0 % on a currency - neutral basis . The increase is primarily driven by the strong base business performance as overall healthcare utilization levels continued to recover from the initial impact of COVID - 19 . " Our strong third quarter results reflect continued momentum across our base business , " said Tom Polen , Chairman , CEO and President of BD . " Solid execution by our teams has strengthened our foundation , while increased investment in R & D and tuck - in M & A are enhancing our innovation pipeline . We look forward to updating you on our innovation - driven BD 2025 strategy , which leverages our core strengths and market leadership positions to deliver long - term growth and value for all stakeholders at our Investor Day on November 12. " Third Fiscal Quarter 2021 Operating Results As reported , diluted EPS for the third fiscal quarter were $ 1.72 , compared with $ 0.97 in the prior - year period , which represents an increase of 77.3 % . Adjusted diluted EPS were $ 2.74 , compared with $ 2.20 in the prior - year period , which represents an increase of 24.5 % , or 25.9 % on a currency - neutral basis .