
Baxter International Inc.
BAXNYSEHealthcareMedical - Instruments & Supplies
Previous close
$26.34
−$0.07 · -0.27%
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Hold
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Valuation
32
Expensive
Momentum
54
Neutral
Sentiment
62
Bullish
Risk resilience
64
Moderate Risk
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Company profile
Company websiteBaxter International Inc., operating globally via its subsidiaries, is a leading developer and provider of a wide spectrum of healthcare products. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes various dialysis treatments, such as peritoneal and hemodialysis, along with related therapies and services. It also specializes in intravenous (IV) therapies, infusion pumps, administration sets, and devices for drug reconstitution. Further expanding its pharmaceutical offerings, Baxter delivers pre-mixed and oncology drug platforms, inhaled anesthetic agents, critical care products, and pharmacy compounding services. Nutritional support is provided through its parenteral nutrition therapies and associated products. For surgical procedures, the company develops biological products and medical devices vital for achieving hemostasis, tissue sealing, and preventing adhesions. Additionally, Baxter supplies continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT) and other organ support solutions, primarily tailored for intensive care units. Beyond direct medical supplies, Baxter provides sophisticated connected care solutions, integrating devices, software, communication systems, and other advanced technologies. This includes a range of patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies designed to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of numerous illnesses and conditions, spanning respiratory therapy, cardiology, vision screening, and physical assessment. The surgical suite benefits from its specialized video technologies, operating tables, lights, pendants, precision positioning tools, and various ancillary accessories. The company also offers contracted services to a multitude of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. Baxter's products are utilized across diverse healthcare environments, including hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors' offices, and for home-based patients under medical supervision. Operating in approximately 100 countries, Baxter distributes its extensive product line through a direct sales force, independent distributors, drug wholesalers, and specialty pharmacies or other alternative site providers. The company also holds a collaborative agreement with Celerity Pharmaceutical, LLC, focused on developing generic injectable pre-mixed medications for acute care and oncolytic molecules. Established in 1931, Baxter International Inc. is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
- Industry
- Medical - Instruments & Supplies
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Headquarters
- US
- CEO
- Andrew Hider
- Listed since
- Oct 27, 1981
- Employees
- 37,500
Market position
Day range
Current $26.34
52-week range
Current $26.34
- Open
- $26.52
- Previous close
- $26.41
- Volume
- 3.08M
- 0.43× average
- Average volume
- 7.12M
- Average daily volume
- Market cap
- 13.62B USD
- Beta
- 0.6
- Market reference 1
- 50-day average
- $23.6026
- +11.60% above average
- 200-day average
- $19.953
- +32.01% above average
Financials
Financial snapshot
Latest / TTMValuation & yield
- Enterprise value
- 17.84B USD
- EV / EBITDA
- 23.29×
- Earnings yield
- -9.76%
- Free cash flow yield
- 3.29%
Profitability & efficiency
- Return on equity
- -15.61%
- Return on assets
- -4.77%
- Return on invested capital
- -1.79%
Financial health
- Current ratio
- 2.31×
Analyst ratings
Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.
Analyst price target
Average target
$25.00
5.09% downsidePrice history unavailable
High $28.00Average $25.00Low $21.00Rating distribution
36 ratingsRecent analyst actions
BAX news
Corporate actions
Annual dividends per share
Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.
$0.52
2025 complete year-52.1% since 2021
2026 partial: $0.02
$1.085
2,021
$1.15
2,022
$1.16
2,023
$1.04
2,024
$0.52
2,025
$0.02
2,026*
* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.
Corporate action history
| Action | Ex-dividend date | Details | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DividendUpcoming | Aug 28, 2026 | $0.01Quarterly | Aug 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Dividend | May 29, 2026 | $0.01Quarterly | May 29, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Dividend | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01Quarterly | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Dividend | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01Quarterly | Nov 28, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Dividend | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.17Quarterly | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Dividend | May 30, 2025 | $0.17Quarterly | May 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Ex-dividend Aug 28, 2026
$0.01
Quarterly
Record Aug 28, 2026 · Payment Oct 1, 2026
Ex-dividend May 29, 2026
$0.01
Quarterly
Record May 29, 2026 · Payment Jul 1, 2026
Ex-dividend Feb 27, 2026
$0.01
Quarterly
Record Feb 27, 2026 · Payment Apr 1, 2026
Ex-dividend Nov 28, 2025
$0.01
Quarterly
Record Nov 28, 2025 · Payment Jan 2, 2026
Ex-dividend Aug 29, 2025
$0.17
Quarterly
Record Aug 29, 2025 · Payment Oct 1, 2025
Ex-dividend May 30, 2025
$0.17
Quarterly
Record May 30, 2025 · Payment Jul 1, 2025
BAX peers
ETFs holding BAX
Funds reporting this stock among their holdings, ordered by reported position size.
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI430.4M0.02%2.3T USD0.03%$378.24+0.44%
Vanguard S&P 500 ETFVOO354.67M0.02%1.7T USD0.03%$703.71+0.39%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETFVB310.33M0.17%183.4B USD0.03%$304.76+0.64%
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETFRSP242.89M0.24%100.27B USD0.20%$221.67+0.63%
iShares Core S&P 500 ETFIVV183.83M0.02%891.84B USD0.03%$769.31+0.39%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETFVBR178.38M0.26%68.3B USD0.05%$249.18+0.68%
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETFSPY170.4M0.02%817.87B USD0.09%$765.72+0.41%
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETFXLV98.12M0.22%44.76B USD0.08%$174.62+1.29%
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI- Market value
- 430.4M
- Weight
- 0.02%
- AUM
- 2.3T USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Price / 1D
- $378.24+0.44%
Vanguard S&P 500 ETFVOO- Market value
- 354.67M
- Weight
- 0.02%
- AUM
- 1.7T USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Price / 1D
- $703.71+0.39%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETFVB- Market value
- 310.33M
- Weight
- 0.17%
- AUM
- 183.4B USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Price / 1D
- $304.76+0.64%
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETFRSP- Market value
- 242.89M
- Weight
- 0.24%
- AUM
- 100.27B USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.20%
- Price / 1D
- $221.67+0.63%
iShares Core S&P 500 ETFIVV- Market value
- 183.83M
- Weight
- 0.02%
- AUM
- 891.84B USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Price / 1D
- $769.31+0.39%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETFVBR- Market value
- 178.38M
- Weight
- 0.26%
- AUM
- 68.3B USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.05%
- Price / 1D
- $249.18+0.68%
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETFSPY- Market value
- 170.4M
- Weight
- 0.02%
- AUM
- 817.87B USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.09%
- Price / 1D
- $765.72+0.41%
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETFXLV- Market value
- 98.12M
- Weight
- 0.22%
- AUM
- 44.76B USD
- Expense ratio
- 0.08%
- Price / 1D
- $174.62+1.29%
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