Baxter International Stock Forecast, Price & News

Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baxter International a buy right now?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baxter International in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Baxter International stock.
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How has Baxter International's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Baxter International's stock was trading at $77.97 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, BAX shares have increased by 10.2% and is now trading at $85.96.
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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 17th 2022.
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How can I listen to Baxter International's earnings call?

Baxter International will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 17th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Baxter International's earnings last quarter?

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 27th. The medical instruments supplier reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.94 by $0.08. The medical instruments supplier earned $3.23 billion during 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%. The company's revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.83 earnings per share.
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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. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.28 per share on Monday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.30%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 1.30%. 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 26.48% 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 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?

13 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Baxter International's stock. Their forecasts range from $80.00 to $110.00. On average, they anticipate Baxter International's stock price to reach $95.30 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.9% 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
• Sumant Ramachandra, Chief Science & Technology Officer, Senior VP

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), IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX), DexCom (DXCM), ResMed (RMD), STERIS (STE), Hologic (HOLX), Insulet (PODD), Teleflex (TFX) 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), (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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.11%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.06%), Huntington National Bank (0.05%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.02%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%) and Beese Fulmer Investment Management Inc. (0.01%). 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 Huntington National Bank, Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., New York State Teachers Retirement System, Parallel Advisors LLC, Peoples Financial Services CORP., New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, and West Oak Capital LLC. 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 purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dixon Hubard Feinour & Brown Inc. VA, DNB Asset Management AS, Washington Capital Management Inc., Lindbrook Capital LLC, Trust Co. of Vermont, NuWave Investment Management LLC, Carroll Financial Associates Inc., and Rothschild Investment Corp IL.
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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 $85.96.

How much money does Baxter International make?

Baxter International has a market capitalization of $43.04 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 50,000 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.