Baxter International (BAX)

Currency in USD
19.78
+1.08(+5.75%)
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19.79+0.01(+0.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
18.6120.13
52 wk Range
17.4037.74
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
18.71
Open
18.73
Day's Range
18.61-20.13
52 wk Range
17.4-37.74
Volume
15.79M
Average Volume (3m)
8.81M
1-Year Change
-35.3854%
Book Value / Share
14.09
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
22.50
Upside
+13.75%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Stock has taken a big hit over the last week

Baxter International Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Baxter Company Profile

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; and respiratory health devices, as well as advanced equipment for the surgical space comprising operating room integration technologies, precision positioning devices, and other accessories. The company also provides specialty injectable pharmaceuticals, inhaled anesthetics, and drug compounding services. Its products are used in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory surgery centers, doctors’ offices, kidney dialysis centers, and patients at home under physician supervision. The company sells its products through direct sales force, independent distributors, drug wholesalers, and specialty pharmacy or other alternate site providers. It operates in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia, Western Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Baxter International Inc. was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

Baxter International Inc SWOT Analysis


Healthcare Titan
Baxter International, a $17.85B market cap leader in medical supplies, boasts a 55-year dividend streak amid industry shifts
Analyst Optimism
Barclays reinstates Overweight rating with $39 price target, signaling renewed confidence in Baxter's market outperformance potential
Financial Resilience
EPS projections show growth from $2.50 in FY2025 to $2.28 in FY2, with analysts predicting a return to profitability despite recent challenges
Strategic Positioning
Baxter navigates regulatory hurdles and competitive pressures while capitalizing on aging populations and emerging markets for sustained growth
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Baxter International Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Baxter's Q4 2025 EPS of $0.44 missed forecasts by 18.52%, despite revenue growth of 8% to $3 billion, causing stock to drop 12.8% pre-market
  • Adjusted gross margin declined 900 basis points to 35.5%, while operating margin fell 340 basis points to 11.8% year-over-year, reflecting significant margin pressures
  • CEO Andrew Hider acknowledged challenges but emphasized focus on innovation and operational improvements, with several product launches planned
  • Company forecasts flat to 1% total sales growth for 2026, warning of a particularly challenging first quarter before anticipated improvements later in the year
  • Despite current unprofitability (diluted EPS of -$0.67 over last 12 months), analysts predict profitability in fiscal 2025 with EPS forecast of $2.35
Last Updated: 12/02/2026, 15:02
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P/E Ratio
−11.4x25.6x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
-0.060.00
Price/Book
1.4x1.5x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x1.6x3.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.2%0.0%46.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 22.50
(+13.75% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Hold20.00+1.11%22.00Maintain13/02/2026
Barclays
Buy25.00+26.39%30.00Maintain13/02/2026
Barclays
Buy30.00+51.67%36.00Maintain09/01/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold19.00-3.94%21.00Maintain12/12/2025
Morgan Stanley
Sell15.00-24.17%19.00Maintain02/12/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -1.87%
Dividend Yield
0.21%
Industry Median 1.37%
Annualised payout
0.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.44 / 0.54
Revenue / Forecast
2.97B / 2.84B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Baxter (BAX) Income Statement & Profits

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FAQ

What Is the Baxter (BAX) Share Price Today?

The live Baxter share price today is 19.78

What Stock Exchange Does Baxter (BAX) Trade On?

Baxter is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Baxter?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Baxter is "BAX."

Does Baxter Pay Dividends? What’s The Current BAX Dividend Yield?

Yes, BAX Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Baxter dividend yield is 0.21%.

What Is the Current Baxter Market Cap?

As of today, Baxter market capitalisation is 10.19B.

What Is Baxter's (BAX) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Baxter EPS is currently -1.87 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Baxter Earnings Date?

Baxter's next earnings report will be released on 30/04/2026.

Is BAX a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Baxter moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Baxter Stock Split?

Baxter has split 4 times. (See the BAX stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Baxter Have?

Baxter has 38000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Baxter (BAX)?

As of 13 Feb 2026, Baxter (BAX) is trading at a price of 19.78, with a previous close of 18.71. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 18.61 to 20.13, while its 52-week range spans from 17.40 to 37.74.

What Is Baxter (BAX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Baxter is USD22.50, with a high estimate of USD40 and a low estimate of USD15. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +13.75% Upside potential.

What Is the BAX Premarket Price?

BAX's last pre-market stock price is 18.86. The pre-market share volume is 11,540.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.15, or 0.83%.

What Is the BAX After Hours Price?

BAX's last after hours stock price is 19.79, the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.05%.
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