Baxter International Inc.

Baxter International Inc.

26.50
USD
+1.01
(+3.96%)
-1.20EPS
12.42BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. carries a market capitalization of 12.42B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 19.22B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap12.42B
Enterprise Value19.22B

Important Dates

Baxter International Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 18, 2027.

Earnings Date2/18/2027

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. has 517.35M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding517.35M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of September 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.07, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.91.

PS Ratio1.07
PB Ratio1.91
P/TBV Ratio-5.41
P/FCF Ratio7.56
P/OCF Ratio7.55

Enterprise Valuation

As of September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 26.19 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.66 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 19.22B versus a market cap of 12.42B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.66
EV / EBITDA26.19

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.79, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 136.02, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.46 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.79
Quick Ratio0.99
Debt / Equity136.02
Debt / EBITDA12.00
Interest Coverage2.46

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -10.52, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -3.57, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 309,626.67 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 37,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.41 indicates how many times Baxter International Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)-10.52
Return on Assets (ROA)-3.57
Revenue Per Employee309,626.67
Employee Count37,500.00
Inventory Turnover3.41

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. recorded 432.00M in income tax expense. The company reported a pretax loss of -187.00M and -723.00M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax432.00M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 4, 2026, Baxter International Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 47.71% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 24.52, while the 200-day moving average is 21.42.

52-Week Price Change47.71%
50-Day Moving Average24.52
200-Day Moving Average21.42

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. generated 11.61B in revenue and converted that into -723.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -1.20. EBITDA reached 734.00M, while operating income came in at 264.00M.

Revenue11.61B
Gross Profit3.49B
Operating Income264.00M
Pretax Income-187.00M
Net Income-723.00M
EBITDA734.00M
EBIT-221.00M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-1.20

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. holds 1.98B in cash and equivalents against 8.81B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 6.63B. Total book value stands at 6.50B, with working capital of 3.02B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.98B
Total Debt8.81B
Net Debt6.63B
Equity (Book Value)6.50B
Book Value Per Share12.57
Working Capital3.02B

Cash Flow

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Baxter International Inc. produced 1.64B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting - - in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.64B - equivalent to 3.18 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.64B
Free Cash Flow1.64B
FCF Per Share3.18

Margins

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. posted a gross margin of 30.09, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 2.27 and net profit margin of -6.23 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin30.09
Operating Margin2.27
Pretax Margin-1.61
Profit Margin-6.23
EBITDA Margin6.32

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. paid dividends of 0.20 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -16.48 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 13.22, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.52, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Baxter International Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.20
Payout Ratio-16.48
Shareholder Yield6.52
FCF Yield13.22

Stock Splits

Baxter International Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on May 31, 2001 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date5/31/2001
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of September 30, 2026, Baxter International Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.95, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.95