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Baxter International Inc.

BAX

NYSEHealthcareMedical - Instruments & Supplies

Previous close

$26.34

−$0.07 · -0.27%

Aug 21, 4:00 PM ET

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GoAI score

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 website

Baxter 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 / TTM

Valuation & 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% downside
Past 12 months12-month forecast

Price history unavailable

High $28.00Average $25.00Low $21.00

Rating distribution

36 ratings
Strong buy00%
Buy1542%
Hold2056%
Sell13%
Strong sell00%

Recent analyst actions

12 institutions

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

* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.

Corporate action history

DividendUpcoming

Ex-dividend Aug 28, 2026

$0.01

Quarterly

Record Aug 28, 2026 · Payment Oct 1, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend May 29, 2026

$0.01

Quarterly

Record May 29, 2026 · Payment Jul 1, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Feb 27, 2026

$0.01

Quarterly

Record Feb 27, 2026 · Payment Apr 1, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Nov 28, 2025

$0.01

Quarterly

Record Nov 28, 2025 · Payment Jan 2, 2026

Dividend

Ex-dividend Aug 29, 2025

$0.17

Quarterly

Record Aug 29, 2025 · Payment Oct 1, 2025

Dividend

Ex-dividend May 30, 2025

$0.17

Quarterly

Record May 30, 2025 · Payment Jul 1, 2025

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