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Baxter International Inc

NYSE: BAX · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES

$17.53
-2.56% today

Updated 2026-05-11

Market cap
$9.05B
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
0.80x
EPS (TTM)
$-1.91
Dividend yield
2.00%
52W range
$16 – $32
Volume
8.6M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

51
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B
6.0
Quality
B
3.5
Profitability
D
5.7
Valuation
C+
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →198 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$22.12
+26.18%
12-Month target
Intrinsic (DCF)
$60.34
Margin of safety
+63.09%
1 Strong Buy2 Buy12 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $76.00M — positive
+ 63.09% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at -9.70%

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$10.06B$10.36B$10.64B$11.24B$11.32B
Net income$-2.43B$2.66B$-649.00M$-957.00M$-15.00M
EPS$-1.91
Free cash flow$532.00M$1.29B$559.00M$323.00M$76.00M
Profit margin-24.19%25.64%-6.10%-8.51%-9.70%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-05-05WILKES, DAVID S.Buy12,836
2026-05-05WENDELL, AMY MCBRIDEBuy12,836
2026-05-05SHAFER, DAVID BRENTBuy12,836

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
BAX$9.05B516.03.55.76.0+63.09%Buy
LLY$869.41B7810.010.05.06.5Strong Buy
JNJ$535.63B594.79.03.36.0-37.47%Buy
ABBV$358.55B634.08.04.05.0-19.74%Buy
UNH$335.78B545.35.57.34.8+40.60%Buy
AZN$283.47B626.08.55.35.0+6.51%Buy

Smart narrative

Baxter International Inc trades at $17.53. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.98, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $11.32B. with profit margins at -9.70%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $60.34.

Frequently asked questions

What is Baxter International Inc's stock price?
Baxter International Inc (BAX) trades at $17.53.
Is Baxter International Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 51/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $60.34.
What is the price target of Baxter International Inc (BAX)?
The analyst target price is $22.12, representing +26.2% upside from the current price of $17.53.
What is the intrinsic value of Baxter International Inc (BAX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $60.34, a +63.1% margin of safety versus $17.53.
What is Baxter International Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $11.32B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.98 — grey zone.

Company info

SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.80x
ROE-15.00%
Beta0.62
50D MA$17.50
200D MA$20.41
Shares out0.52B
Float0.51B
Short ratio
Avg volume8.6M

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