Baxter International Inc (BAX)

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17.94
-0.27(-1.48%)
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17.98+0.04(+0.22%)
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Day's Range
17.7418.32
52 wk Range
17.7437.74
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
17.94
Open
18.18
Day's Range
17.74-18.32
52 wk Range
17.74-37.74
Volume
11.71M
Average Volume (3m)
6.99M
1-Year Change
-49.89%
Book Value / Share
14.25
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
24.07
Upside
+34.15%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory

Baxter International Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Baxter International Inc Company Profile

Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of healthcare products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. It offers sterile intravenous (IV) solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; administrative sets; generic injectable pharmaceuticals; surgical hemostat and sealant products; advanced surgical equipment; smart bed systems; patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies; and respiratory health devices, as well as advanced equipment for the surgical space comprising operating room integration technologies, precision positioning devices, and other accessories. The company also provides specialty injectable pharmaceuticals, inhaled anesthetics, and drug compounding services. Its products are used in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory surgery centers, doctors’ offices, kidney dialysis centers, and patients at home under physician supervision. The company sells its products through direct sales force, independent distributors, drug wholesalers, and specialty pharmacy or other alternate site providers. It has an agreement with Celerity Pharmaceuticals, LLC to develop acute care generic injectable premix and oncolytic products. The company operates in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia, Western Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Baxter International Inc. was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

Baxter International Inc SWOT Analysis


Healthcare Titan
Baxter International, a $17.85B market cap leader in medical supplies, boasts a 55-year dividend streak amid industry shifts
Analyst Optimism
Barclays reinstates Overweight rating with $39 price target, signaling renewed confidence in Baxter's market outperformance potential
Financial Resilience
EPS projections show growth from $2.50 in FY2025 to $2.28 in FY2, with analysts predicting a return to profitability despite recent challenges
Strategic Positioning
Baxter navigates regulatory hurdles and competitive pressures while capitalizing on aging populations and emerging markets for sustained growth
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Baxter International Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Baxter reported Q3 2025 EPS of $0.69, beating $0.60 forecast, while revenue of $2.84B missed projections by 1.39%, triggering a 16.06% pre-market stock decline
  • Global sales increased 5% on reported basis and 2% operationally, with adjusted EPS up 41% YoY despite the company lowering full-year operational sales growth forecast to 1-2%
  • CEO Andrew Heider acknowledged dissatisfaction with current performance, emphasizing the company is 'on a journey to build a better Baxter'
  • Baxter plans to reduce dividends starting January 2026 and targets achieving 3x net leverage by end of 2026, with an Investor Day planned for 2026
  • Key challenges include continued hold on Novum IQ pump shipments, softness in pharmaceutical products, and fluid conservation efforts affecting market demand
Last Updated: 30/10/2025, 15:14
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P/E Ratio
−25.3x14.5x−0.6x
PEG Ratio
0.060.340.00
Price/Book
1.3x2.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x3.2x3.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.8%28.1%40.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 24.07
(+34.15% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.71%
Dividend Yield
3.79%
Industry Median 1.27%
Annualised payout
0.68
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-6.07%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 30, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.69 / 0.60
Revenue / Forecast
2.84B / 2.88B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Baxter Trade On?

Baxter is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Baxter?

The stock symbol for Baxter is "BAX."

What Is the Baxter Market Cap?

As of today, Baxter market cap is 9.21B.

What Is Baxter's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Baxter EPS (TTM) is -0.71.

When Is the Next Baxter Earnings Date?

Baxter will release its next earnings report on 11 Feb 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is BAX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Baxter Stock Split?

Baxter has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Baxter Have?

Baxter has 38000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Baxter (BAX)?

As of 05 Nov 2025, Baxter (BAX) is trading at a price of 17.94, with a previous close of 17.94. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 17.74 to 18.32, while its 52-week range spans from 17.74 to 37.74.

What Is Baxter (BAX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Baxter is USD24.06667, with a high estimate of USD42 and a low estimate of USD19. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +34.15% Upside potential.
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