Baxter International Inc. (BAX)

NYSE: BAX · Real-Time Price · USD
17.96
-0.54 (-2.89%)
Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-2.89%
Market Cap 9.27B
Revenue (ttm) 11.24B
Net Income (ttm) -957.00M
Shares Out 516.25M
EPS (ttm) -1.87
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 9.42
Dividend $0.04 (0.22%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 27, 2026
Volume 9,652,417
Open 18.55
Previous Close 18.49
Day's Range 17.94 - 18.61
52-Week Range 15.73 - 32.68
Beta 0.62
Analysts Hold
Price Target 21.00 (+16.96%)
Earnings Date Apr 30, 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 $21.0, which is an increase of 16.96% from the latest price.

Price Target
$21.0
(16.96% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Baxter Showcases Recent Innovations at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2026

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, is highlighting recent additions to its Global Surgical Solutions and Patient Support Systems portfolio...

15 days ago - Business Wire

Baxter to Host First-Quarter 2026 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 first-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, A...

19 days ago - Business Wire

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4 weeks ago - Market Watch

Baxter Introduces the IV Verify Line Labeling System, an Automated Solution to Improve IV Labeling in Healthcare Settings

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), an innovative leader in infusion therapies and platforms, today debuted the IV Verify Line Labeling System, an automated solutio...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Baxter to Host Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Virtual Format

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the 2026 Annual Meeting) in a virtual format on Tuesday, ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Pet Partners and the Baxter Foundation Expand Therapy Animal Programs to Support 100,000 Patients and Healthcare Workers in Two-Year Pilot

Largest Single Investment from a Corporate Foundation Aims to Strengthen Healthcare Resilience by Advancing Therapy Animal Visits in U.S. Healthcare Settings BELLEVUE, Wash. and DEERFIELD, Ill.

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

EU regulator warns of shortage in Baxter's cancer treatment until early 2027

The European Union's medicines regulator said on Tuesday it expects Baxter International's cancer drugs containing ifosfamide will ​remain in shortage in the bloc well ‌into the first quarter of next ...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

Baxter Announces CFO Transition

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced the departure of executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) Joel Grade....

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Baxter International Transcript: Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Middle East exposure is minimal and oil price sensitivity has dropped by over half since 2022, mainly due to business divestitures and delivery model changes. New leadership and operating models are driving efficiency, while Advanced Surgery and HST show strong performance. Margin recovery is expected in the second half of the year.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Baxter International Transcript: Citi’s 2026 Unplugged MedTech and Life Sciences Access Day

Medtech fundamentals are stable, with new leadership driving operational consistency and innovation. Guidance for 2026 is prudent, reflecting a new baseline in IV solutions, ongoing Novum pump ship hold, and a focus on deleveraging and margin improvement.

2 months ago - Transcripts

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...

2 months ago - Benzinga

Baxter International Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Fourth quarter sales grew 8% reported, but margins and EPS were pressured by mix, costs, and non-recurring items. 2026 guidance calls for flat to 1% sales growth and EPS of $1.85–$2.05, with improvement expected in the second half.

2 months ago - Transcripts

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.

2 months 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...

2 months 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, ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

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.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Baxter International Transcript: 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

A new CEO is driving operational excellence, innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement, with a focus on stabilizing the business, reducing leverage, and launching new products. Financial discipline and decentralized decision-making are central, while product and process innovation remain top priorities.

3 months ago - Transcripts

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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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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4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

DOC HOLLYWOOD: A Psychiatrist Takes 3rd Place with Baxter's Brain at the American Film Market Pitch Conference

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Walter Jacobson, a Los Angeles-based psychiatrist, author, and first-time filmmaker, scored a major win at this year's American Film Market (AFM) Pit...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

4 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 ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

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 ...

5 months ago - Newsfile Corp

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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5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire