BDX Unusual Option Activity
Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) option volume on Nov 4, 2026 was 13.2% of open interest, well above the 20-day average of 2.9%. Calls made up 45.8% of the volume. Relative to open interest, that was BDX's most active day in 8 weeks.
BDX Unusual Options FAQ
What makes option activity unusual?
Option activity is usually called unusual when a contract trades much more volume than its open interest, which can mean traders are opening new positions.
Is BDX seeing unusual options activity?
On Nov 4, 2026, Becton Dickinson and options traded 1.61K contracts against 12.26K open, a volume to open interest ratio of 0.13, well above its 20-day average. The table above lists the contracts with the highest ratios.
Are BDX traders trading more calls or puts?
Calls made up 45.8% of Becton Dickinson and option volume on Nov 4, 2026, a put/call ratio of 1.18, so puts outnumber calls. The BDX option volume chart shows calls and puts by strike.
What is Becton Dickinson and Co?
Following the separation of the life science segment, Becton Dickinson operates in four business units.