Baxter International Stock Forecast, Price & News

Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baxter International a buy right now?

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baxter International in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Baxter International stock.
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How has Baxter International's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Baxter International's stock was trading at $77.97 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, BAX shares have decreased by 1.5% and is now trading at $76.80.
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Are investors shorting Baxter International?

Baxter International saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,040,000 shares, a decrease of 21.5% from the October 31st total of 7,690,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,960,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.0 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Baxter International's next earnings date?

Baxter International is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 3rd 2022.
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How were Baxter International's earnings last quarter?

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 27th. The medical instruments supplier reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.94 by $0.08. The medical instruments supplier had revenue of $3.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.23 billion. Baxter International had a net margin of 9.75% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.94%. Baxter International's revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.83 EPS.
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How often does Baxter International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Baxter International?

Baxter International announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 16th. Investors of record on Friday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share on Monday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.46%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 2nd.
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Is Baxter International a good dividend stock?

Baxter International pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.49%. Baxter International has been increasing its dividend for 6 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Baxter International is 46.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Baxter International will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.64% next year. This indicates that Baxter International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Baxter International issued on next quarter's earnings?

Baxter International updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.580-$3.620 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $3.520. The company issued revenue guidance of $12.49 billion-$12.61 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.61 billion.

What price target have analysts set for BAX?

12 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Baxter International's stock. Their forecasts range from $80.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect Baxter International's stock price to reach $90.82 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Baxter International's key executives?

Baxter International's management team includes the following people:

• Joe Almeida, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• Giuseppe Accogli, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• James K. Saccaro, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Paulo Henrique Bolgar, Vice President-Research & Development
• Robert Felicelli, Head-Global Technical Services

What is José (Joe) Almeida's approval rating as Baxter International's CEO?

506 employees have rated Baxter International CEO José (Joe) Almeida on Glassdoor.com. José (Joe) Almeida has an approval rating of 85% among Baxter International's employees.

Who are some of Baxter International's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Baxter International include Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Medtronic (MDT), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Stryker (SYK), Becton, Dickinson and (BDX), Edwards Lifesciences (EW), Boston Scientific (BSX), DexCom (DXCM), IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX), ResMed (RMD), STERIS (STE), Insulet (PODD), Hologic (HOLX), Masimo (MASI) and Abiomed (ABMD).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Baxter International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Baxter International investors own include CA (CA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Honeywell International (HON), Intel (INTC), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is Baxter International's stock symbol?

Baxter International trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BAX."

Who are Baxter International's major shareholders?

Baxter International's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Geode Capital Management LLC (1.63%), Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec (1.40%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.88%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.78%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (0.54%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.35%). Company insiders that own Baxter International stock include Albert P L Stroucken, Andrew Frye, Giuseppe Accogli, James R Gavin III, Jeanne K Mason, John D Forsyth and Sean Martin.
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Which institutional investors are selling Baxter International stock?

BAX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, Putnam Investments LLC, Handelsbanken Fonder AB, Huntington National Bank, Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Blackhill Capital Inc., and New York State Common Retirement Fund. Company insiders that have sold Baxter International company stock in the last year include Albert P L Stroucken, and Andrew Frye.
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Which institutional investors are buying Baxter International stock?

BAX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Eagle Asset Management Inc., Cooke & Bieler LP, Geode Capital Management LLC, AXA S.A., Schroder Investment Management Group, Sit Investment Associates Inc., Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, and Russell Investments Group Ltd..
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How do I buy shares of Baxter International?

Shares of BAX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Baxter International's stock price today?

One share of BAX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $76.80.

How much money does Baxter International make?

Baxter International has a market capitalization of $38.45 billion and generates $11.67 billion in revenue each year. The medical instruments supplier earns $1.10 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.39 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Baxter International have?

Baxter International employs 2,020 workers across the globe.

Does Baxter International have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Baxter International: ApaTech Limited, Baxter (China) Investment Co. Ltd, Baxter (Hellas) EPE, Baxter (India) Private Limited, Baxter AO, Baxter Belgium SPRL, Baxter Company Ltd, Baxter Corporation (Canada), Baxter Corporation Englewood, Baxter Deutschland GmbH, Baxter Distribution Center Europe SA, Baxter Healthcare (Guangzhou) Company Ltd, Baxter Healthcare (Shanghai) Company Ltd., Baxter Healthcare (Suzhou) Company Ltd, Baxter Healthcare (Thailand) Company Limited, Baxter Healthcare (Tianjin) Co. Ltd., Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Baxter Healthcare Limited, Baxter Healthcare Limited (Hong Kong China), Baxter Healthcare Limited (Taiwan), Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd, Baxter Healthcare SA, Baxter Healthcare SA (Singapore Woodlands Branch), Baxter Healthcare Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Baxter Holding B.V., Baxter Hospitalar Ltda., Baxter Incorporated, Baxter Innovations & Business Solutions Private Limited (India), Baxter Limited, Baxter Manufacturing (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Baxter Medical AB, Baxter Oncology GmbH, Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions LLC, Baxter Pharmaceuticals (Asia) Pte Ltd., Baxter Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd., Baxter Polska Sp. z o.o., Baxter Productos Medicos Ltda., Baxter R and D Europe SPRL, Baxter S.A. de C.V., Baxter S.A.S., Baxter S.L., Baxter S.p.A., Baxter SA, Baxter Sales and Distribution LLC, Baxter Services Europe SA, Baxter Shared Services & Competencies Limited, Baxter de Guatemala Sociedad Anonima, Bieffe Medital S.p.A., Cheetah Medical, Cheetah Medical (Israel) Ltd., Cheetah Medical (UK) Limited, Cheetah Medical Inc., Gambro AB, Gambro Dasco S.p.A., Gambro Dialysatoren GmbH, Gambro Industries SAS, Gambro Lundia AB, Gambro Renal Products Inc., Laboratorios Baxter S.A., RTS Colombia SAS, Synovis Life Technologies Inc., and Synovis Micro Companies Alliance Inc..

When was Baxter International founded?

Baxter International was founded in 1931.

What is Baxter International's official website?

The official website for Baxter International is www.baxter.com.

Where are Baxter International's headquarters?

Baxter International is headquartered at One Baxter Parkway DF2-1W, Deerfield IL, 60015.

How can I contact Baxter International?

Baxter International's mailing address is One Baxter Parkway DF2-1W, Deerfield IL, 60015. The medical instruments supplier can be reached via phone at (224) 948-2000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 224-948-1813.