Baxter International Inc. (BAX)

NYSE: BAX · Real-Time Price · USD
21.34
-0.53 (-2.42%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
21.38
+0.04 (0.19%)
Pre-market: Feb 20, 2026, 6:04 AM EST
Market Cap10.98B -32.0%
Revenue (ttm)11.24B +5.7%
Net Income-957.00M
EPS-1.87
Shares Out 514.49M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE11.13
Dividend$0.04 (0.19%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026
Volume6,568,988
Open21.89
Previous Close21.87
Day's Range21.21 - 21.93
52-Week Range17.40 - 37.74
Beta0.59
AnalystsHold
Price Target23.89 (+11.95%)
Earnings DateFeb 12, 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 10 analysts, the average rating for BAX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $23.89, which is an increase of 11.95% from the latest price.

Price Target
$23.89
(11.95% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

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