Baxter International Inc (BAX)

NYSE
Currency in USD
28.56
-0.33(-1.14%)
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High shareholder yield
Earnings results expected in 10 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
28.4528.81
52 wk Range
26.2541.18
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
28.89
Open
28.64
Day's Range
28.45-28.81
52 wk Range
26.25-41.18
Volume
628.87K
Average Volume (3m)
5.03M
1-Year Change
-26.81%
Book Value / Share
13.64
Fair Value
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Price Target
39.74
Upside
+39.15%
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Net income is expected to grow this year
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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 Q3/2024

  • Q3 2024 sales up 4% YoY to $3.85B; adjusted EPS at $0.80, exceeding guidance and up 18% YoY
  • Medical Products & Therapies segment grew 7%, driven by Novum IQ platform demand
  • Hurricane Helene impact: $200M Q4 sales decrease expected; IV solution production to resume late November
  • 2024 outlook: 1-2% sales growth, adjusted EPS $2.90-$2.94; 2025 target: 4-5% top-line growth, 16.5% operating margin
  • Pending sale of Kidney Care business to Carlyle, expected to close late 2024 or early 2025
Last Updated: 2024-11-09, 11:18 a/m
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Compare BAX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
BAX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−44.0x−36.9x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.35−0.640.00
Price/Book
2.1x2.1x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x1.5x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
33.0%676.3%66.0%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock11.9%10.6%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
11 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 39.74
(+39.15% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.66%
Dividend Yield
2.35%
Industry Median 0.71%
Annualized payout
0.68
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+4.12%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 20, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.58 / 0.52
Revenue / Forecast
2.75B / 2.67B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Baxter (BAX) Stock Price Today?

The Baxter stock price today is 28.56

What Stock Exchange Does Baxter Trade On?

Baxter is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Baxter?

The stock symbol for Baxter is "BAX."

Does Baxter Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Baxter dividend yield is 2.35%.

What Is the Baxter Market Cap?

As of today, Baxter market cap is 14.65B.

What is Baxter Earnings Per Share?

The Baxter EPS is -0.66.

What Is the Next Baxter Earnings Date?

Baxter will release its next earnings report on May 01, 2025.

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.
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