Gee....one has to wonder....do they know something? (removes tongue from cheek):
Insider Trading Activity and Trends
Over the past year, Michael Feld has sold a total of 953 shares of Becton Di-kinson & Co and has not purchased any shares during that same period. This recent sale continues a trend of consistent, albeit relatively small, divestments by the insider.
Looking at the broader insider transaction history for Becton Di-kinson & Co, the picture is decidedly one-sided. Over the past year, there have been 0 insider buys at the company, while there have been 22 insider sells during the same timeframe. This imbalance between buying and selling activity is a signal that corporate insiders, who possess the most intimate knowledge of the company's operations and prospects, have been net sellers of the stock.