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Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of healthcare products in the United States.

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Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$17.62
Potential Upside
5%
Whystock Fair Value$18.50
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Fundamentals

SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical Instruments & Supplies

Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of healthcare products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Medical Products & Therapies, Healthcare Systems & Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. ...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$9.07B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.55
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
211.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-13.71%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.31

Recent News

StockStory
Mar 17, 2026

1 Unprofitable Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 That Underwhelm

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 15, 2026

Assessing Baxter International (BAX) Valuation After Downgrades And Novum LVP Legal Scrutiny

Baxter International (BAX) is back in focus after a cluster of analyst downgrades and fresh legal investigations into alleged fiduciary breaches, supply chain disclosures, and Novum LVP product safety raised new questions for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Baxter International. The recent cluster of downgrades and legal headlines has coincided with a 12.1% 1 month share price decline and a 49.0% 1 year total shareholder return loss, signalling that momentum has been fading rather...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 15, 2026

The Bull Case For Baxter International (BAX) Could Change Following New Governance And Safety Probes – Learn Why

In recent days, Baxter International has faced renewed legal scrutiny as law firms announced investigations into alleged governance failures, product safety misstatements around its Novum LVP infusion product, and prior concealment of supply chain disruptions that may have affected earnings projections. At the same time, analysts have grown more cautious and produced mixed views on Baxter’s prospects, underscoring how regulatory and legal uncertainty is increasingly shaping perceptions of...

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
StockStory
Mar 13, 2026

3 S&P 500 Stocks Walking a Fine Line

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
The Wall Street Journal
Mar 12, 2026

Why Investors Aren’t Fleeing to Safe-Haven Stocks

When investors fret over geopolitical shocks, they usually rotate into safe havens such as consumer staples and healthcare. Less obviously, tech and software stocks have also advanced, while traditional safety plays such as healthcare and packaged food have sold off. By the time hostilities began, those defensive sectors were already crowded—and no longer quite as cheap.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.