Baxter International Inc. (BAX)

NYSE: BAX · Real-Time Price · USD
20.37
+0.02 (0.10%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
20.34
-0.03 (-0.15%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:56 PM EST
0.10%
Market Cap 10.48B
Revenue (ttm) 11.24B
Net Income (ttm) -957.00M
Shares Out 514.49M
EPS (ttm) -1.87
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 10.62
Dividend $0.04 (0.20%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 27, 2026
Volume 36,636,583
Open 20.19
Previous Close 20.35
Day's Range 19.91 - 20.49
52-Week Range 17.40 - 37.74
Beta 0.59
Analysts Hold
Price Target 22.38 (+9.87%)
Earnings Date Feb 12, 2026

About BAX

Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of healthcare products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Medical Products & Therapies, Healthcare Systems & Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. It offers sterile intravenous (IV) solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; inhaled anesthetics; generic injectable pharmaceuticals; surgical hemostat and sealant products; advanced surgical equipment; smart bed systems; patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies;... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1931
Employees 37,500
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BAX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Baxter International's revenue was $11.24 billion, an increase of 5.72% compared to the previous year's $10.64 billion. Losses were -$957.00 million, 47.5% more than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for BAX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $22.38, which is an increase of 9.87% from the latest price.

Price Target
$22.38
(9.87% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Presents at Citi's 2026 Unplugged MedTech and Life Sciences Access Day Transcript

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Presents at Citi's 2026 Unplugged MedTech and Life Sciences Access Day Transcript

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Baxter International: Debt, Margin Pressure, Dreadful FY26 Guidance (Downgrade)

Baxter International faces a fundamental downturn after weak Q4 results and a dismal FY 2026 guide, prompting a hold rating downgrade. BAX trades at a very cheap valuation, but persistent margin compr...

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Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Baxter Shares Tank As 2026 Profit Guidance Falls Below Expectations

Baxter reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of 44 cents, below the management guidance of 52-57 cents and the Wall Street estimate of 54 cents. The decrease was driven primarily by an unfavorable pr...

16 days ago - Benzinga

Baxter forecast 2026 profit below estimates

Medical products maker Baxter forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, due to persistent impact from hurricane-related disruptions at a key manufacturing unit.

16 days ago - Reuters

Baxter Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today reported results for the fourth quarter of 2025. “While we delivered sales growth across all segm...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Baxter to Host Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call for Investors

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medtech company, will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

The Bottom Fishing Club - Baxter: Defensive Pick, Restructuring And Paying Down Debt

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Baxter Introduces the Dynamo Series, a New Smart Stretcher to Help Address Common Challenges in Hospital Settings

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAXTER INTRODUCES THE DYNAMO SERIES, A NEW SMART STRETCHER TO HELP ADDRESS COMMON CHALLENGES IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS.

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript

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MUSC Health and Baxter Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Bedside Care Delivery and Address Critical Nursing Challenges

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MUSC Health and Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, are entering into a multi-year strategic partnership that aims to enhance the high-qua...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Baxter to Present at J.P. Morgan 2026 Healthcare Conference

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, will present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 12, 2026. Andrew Hider, B...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Bragar Eagel & Squire is Investigating Certain Officers and Directors of Baxter International and Molina Healthcare on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating certain officers and directors Baxter International, Inc....

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2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Baxter International

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner  James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Baxter To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Baxter Presents Real-World Data at American Society of Health System Pharmacists Meeting Demonstrating Smart Infusion Pump Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Integration May Improve Patient Safety and Nursing Bedside Productivity

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), an innovative leader in infusion therapies and technologies, today announced data in collaboration with The University of Texas ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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BAX INVESTOR NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Baxter International

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Baxter to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired ...

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds James Hardie and Baxter International Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Their Rights

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stoc...

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3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Baxter Announces Pricing of Tender Offers for 2.600% Senior Notes Due 2026 and 1.915% Senior Notes Due 2027

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) (“Baxter” or the “Company”) today announced the consideration payable in connection with the previously announced cash tender off...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Baxter Announces Early Tender Results for 2.600% Senior Notes Due 2026 and 1.915% Senior Notes Due 2027

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) (“Baxter” or the “Company”) today announced the early tender results for the previously announced cash tender offers for the 2026...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Presents at Evercore 8th Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript

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