Baxter International Inc. (BAX)
NYSE: BAX · Real-Time Price · USD
22.04
+0.49 (2.27%)
At close: Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
22.05
+0.01 (0.05%)
After-hours: Jun 26, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT
Baxter International Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 14 analysts polled by S&P Global, Baxter International stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $21.54. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 2.27% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $17 (-22.87%) and the highest is $40 (+81.49%).
Price Target: $21.54 (-2.27%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Baxter International stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Hold Reiterates $24 | Hold | Reiterates | $24 | +8.89% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Hold Downgrades $19 → $17 | Hold | Downgrades | $19 → $17 | -22.87% | May 28, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Maintains $20 | Hold | Maintains | $20 | -9.26% | May 19, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | May 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $25 → $27 | Buy | Maintains | $25 → $27 | +22.50% | May 4, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
11.36B
from 11.24B
Increased by 1.03%
Revenue Next Year
11.58B
from 11.36B
Increased by 1.97%
EPS This Year
1.92
from 2.27
Decreased by -15.58%
EPS Next Year
2.01
from 1.92
Increased by 5.04%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.4B | ||
| Avg | 11.4B | ||
| Low | 11.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.7% | ||
| Avg | 1.0% | ||
| Low | 0.7% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.96 | ||
| Avg | 1.92 | ||
| Low | 1.85 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -13.7% | ||
| Avg | -15.6% | ||
| Low | -18.5% |