ApexVol
Healthcare Healthcare Live Data Updated 2026-03-01

BDX Options

Becton Dickinson and Company Options Chain, Implied Volatility & Greeks

Comprehensive options market data for Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX). Explore implied volatility patterns, options chain liquidity, gamma exposure levels, and key market metrics.

BDX Options at a Glance

Daily Volume: N/A
Bid-Ask Spread: N/A
Open Interest: N/A
IV Range: 14% - 32%
Expirations: Weekly, Monthly, LEAPS
Next Earnings: See earnings calendar
Liquidity
Good
IV Range
14% - 32%
Market Cap
$65B+
Weeklies
Yes

1 About Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)

Becton Dickinson is a global medical technology company providing injection systems, diagnostic instruments, and surgical devices to healthcare institutions.

Company Profile

Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Instruments
Market Cap $65B+
Exchange NYSE

Key Dates

Next Earnings See earnings calendar
Earnings Frequency Quarterly
Dividend Schedule See company page
Fiscal Year End September

Becton Dickinson and Company operates in the Healthcare sector.

2 BDX Options Market Overview

BDX options provide good liquidity for options traders.

Average Daily Volume N/A
Total Open Interest N/A
Put/Call Ratio N/A
Typical ATM Spread N/A
Weekly Options Available
LEAPS Available Yes

Liquidity Assessment: Good

BDX options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

3 BDX Volatility Profile

BDX implied volatility reflects healthcare outcomes, clinical trials, and regulatory decisions.

Low IV Environment
14% - 18%
Below average volatility
Typical IV Range
18% - 27%
Normal conditions
Elevated IV
27% - 32%
Above average volatility

Earnings Impact

IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement.

Historical Volatility vs IV

BDX IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.

Term Structure

Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.

View BDX Volatility Lab

BDX Gamma Exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure analysis for BDX reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.

Typical GEX Profile: BDX tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.

Key Levels:

Dealer Hedging:

View Live BDX GEX

4 Common BDX Options Strategies

These are strategies commonly used by traders on BDX options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.

Popular for BDX shareholders seeking additional income.

Vertical Spreads Directional

Defined-risk directional exposure on BDX.

Range-bound strategy for BDX between events.

Key Considerations for BDX Options

  • BDX options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations for tighter spreads
  • Monitor earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
  • Consider the stock's beta when sizing positions

Frequently Asked Questions: BDX Options

What is BDX's typical implied volatility?

BDX implied volatility typically ranges from 14% - 32%.

Does BDX have weekly options?

BDX offers weekly options.

Explore BDX Options Data

Access institutional-grade analytics including gamma exposure, implied volatility, and real-time options flow.