Baxter International Inc. (BAX)
NYSE: BAX · Real-Time Price · USD
18.26
+0.10 (0.55%)
Apr 27, 2026, 12:13 PM EDT - Market open
Baxter International Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 8 analysts that cover Baxter International stock have a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $21, which forecasts a 15.01% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $15 and the highest is $25.
Price Target: $21 (+15.01%)
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 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore ISI Group | Evercore ISI Group | Buy Maintains $23 → $22 | Buy | Maintains | $23 → $22 | +20.48% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Hold Maintains $21 → $19 | Hold | Maintains | $21 → $19 | +4.05% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Hold Maintains $21 → $17 | Hold | Maintains | $21 → $17 | -6.90% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $30 → $25 | Buy | Maintains | $30 → $25 | +36.91% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $36 → $30 | Buy | Maintains | $36 → $30 | +64.29% | Jan 9, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
11.46B
from 11.24B
Increased by 1.96%
Revenue Next Year
11.72B
from 11.46B
Increased by 2.22%
EPS This Year
1.94
from -1.87
EPS Next Year
2.06
from 1.94
Increased by 6.34%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 12.1B | 12.4B | ||
| Avg | 11.5B | 11.7B | ||
| Low | 11.1B | 11.2B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 7.7% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg | 2.0% | 2.2% | ||
| Low | -1.7% | -2.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.14 | 2.43 | ||
| Avg | 1.94 | 2.06 | ||
| Low | 1.80 | 1.81 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | 25.0% | ||
| Avg | - | 6.3% | ||
| Low | - | -6.8% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.