Baxter International Inc. (BAX)

NYSE: BAX · Real-Time Price · USD
26.16
-0.59 (-2.21%)
At close: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
26.15
-0.01 (-0.04%)
After-hours: Jul 31, 2026, 7:54 PM EDT
Market Cap13.52B -8.6%
Revenue (ttm)11.47B +5.4%
Net Income-1.06B
EPS-2.06
Shares Out 517.00M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE12.44
Dividend$0.04 (0.15%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 28, 2026
Volume9,282,801
Open26.92
Previous Close26.75
Day's Range26.03 - 27.15
52-Week Range15.73 - 30.00
Beta0.58
AnalystsHold
Price Target27.29 (+4.32%)
Earnings DateJul 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 Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for BAX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $27.29, which is an increase of 4.32% from the latest price.

Price Target
$27.29
(4.32% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Baxter price target raised to $28 from $24 at BofA

BofA analyst Travis Steed raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $28 from $24 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. With the multiple having expanded, the…

1 day ago - TheFly

Baxter price target raised to $29 from $24 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $29 from $24 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm said they posted a solid quarter…

1 day ago - TheFly

Baxter price target raised to $27 from $20 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analyst Pito Chickering raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $27 from $20 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Baxter price target raised to $28 from $24 at Stifel

Stifel raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $28 from $24 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Baxter upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Citi

Citi analyst Joanne Wuensch upgraded Baxter (BAX) to Neutral from Sell with a price target of $28, up from $17.

1 day ago - TheFly

Baxter upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Citi

Citi upgraded Baxter (BAX) to Neutral from Sell with a price target of $28, up from $17. The company’s Q2 earnings beat represented a strong step in the right direction,…

1 day ago - TheFly

Baxter International Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Second quarter results exceeded expectations with 5% organic revenue growth and strong free cash flow. Adjusted EPS guidance was raised due to a one-time tariff refund, while ongoing supply and macroeconomic risks are being closely monitored.

2 days ago - Transcripts

Baxter International Earnings release: Q2 2026

Baxter International released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 days ago - Filings

Baxter International Slides: Q2 2026

Baxter International has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.

2 days ago - Filings

Baxter International Quarterly report: Q2 2026

Baxter International has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.

2 days ago - Filings

Baxter raises annual profit forecast on strong demand for IV solutions

Medical products maker Baxter International on Thursday raised its annual profit forecast and beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly ​results, banking on robust sales of its medical ‌products such a...

2 days ago - Reuters

Baxter Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today reported results for the second quarter of 2026. “Our second-quarter results exceeded expectation...

2 days ago - Business Wire

Baxter price target raised to $25 from $19 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $25 from $19 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares ,after assuming coverage of the name. Baxter “should be…

4 days ago - TheFly

Baxter price target raised to $24 from $19 at Stifel

Stifel analyst Rick Wise raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $24 from $19 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm’s model has been updated…

4 days ago - TheFly

Baxter price target raised to $24 from $20 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen analyst Joshua Jennings raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $24 from $20 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its model…

5 days ago - TheFly

Baxter price target raised to $21 from $19 at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $21 from $19 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

17 days ago - TheFly

Baxter to Host Second-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 second-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, ...

22 days ago - Business Wire

Baxter price target raised to $24 from $22 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI analyst Vijay Kumar raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $24 from $22 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm’s Q2 preview for…

26 days ago - TheFly

Baxter Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Refreshed Strategy, Ongoing Commitment to Drive Meaningful Impact

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today published its newly renamed 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's progress and r...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Baxter International Transcript: Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Management outlined a stabilization year with flat to low single-digit growth, operational improvements, and a focus on reducing leverage below 3x. Strategic priorities include continuous improvement, margin expansion, and flexible capital allocation as the business prepares for renewed growth next year.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

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2 months ago - Market Watch

Baxter downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Citi

Citi analyst Joanne Wuensch downgraded Baxter (BAX) to Sell from Neutral with a price target of $17, down from $19. The company faces a back-half weighted year and is searching…

2 months ago - TheFly

Baxter International Transcript: Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Management detailed ongoing cultural and operational transformation, emphasizing accountability, decentralized decision-making, and improved incentive alignment. Portfolio stabilization, margin expansion, and free cash flow improvement are key priorities, with capital allocation flexibility expected once leverage falls below 3x.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Baxter International Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board updates, five key proposals, and voting outcomes. All proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, incentive plan, and board size amendment, were approved by strong majorities. Final results will be filed on Form 8-K.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Baxter price target raised to $27 from $25 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Baxter (BAX) to $27 from $25 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The comapny surprised investors expecting a guidance cut with…

3 months ago - TheFly