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Baxter International Inc.

S&P 500
BAX|Healthcare|Medical Instruments & Supplies|$16.72|P/E 86.3|MCap 8.8B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Baxter International Inc.

Baxter International Inc. is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. It provides a broad portfolio of essential medical products and therapies focused on treating chronic and acute conditions in hospital and renal care settings. The company operates through key segments including Medical Products and Therapies, which encompass advanced surgery technologies to enhance surgical techniques, infusion therapies with sterile intravenous solutions, infusion systems and devices, and parenteral nutrition; Healthcare Systems and Technologies, offering smart bed systems, patient monitoring and diagnostic tools, respiratory health devices, and surgical equipment; and Pharmaceuticals, producing inhaled anesthetics and generic injectable pharmaceuticals for pain management, critical care, anti-infection, and oncology. These offerings support acute care, nutritional support, and surgical interventions worldwide, serving healthcare providers with innovative solutions for patient care across Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions. Baxter International Inc. plays a vital role in advancing hospital-based care and connectivity solutions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.11%

Annual Dividend

$0.36

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

307.69%

FCF Payout Ratio

107.74%

Stock Price

$16.72

52-Week Range

$16.08 $34.52

Dividend Health Score

31/ 100Warning

BAX's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 2.3x current ratio & 11+ yrs dividend streak. Areas of concern: 307.7% earnings payout ratio & 107.7% fcf payout ratio.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Danger
Earnings Payout Ratio
307.7%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
107.7%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
-1450.0%Danger
Interest Coverage
-0.7xDanger

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
39.0%Caution
Current Ratio
2.3xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
160.3Caution

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
-13.7%Danger
Operating Margin
7.4%Warning
Gross Margin
19.4%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
UnstableDanger

Dividend Track Record

Caution
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-11.5%Danger
Earnings Stability
UnstableDanger

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BAX annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BAX earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 27, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 1, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-23.25%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-11.45%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-4.16%

3-Year Total Growth

-54.78%

5-Year Total Growth

-45.55%

10-Year Total Growth

-34.58%

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Total Investment

$1,672.00

Annual Income

$36.00

Quarterly Income

$9.00

Monthly Income

$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BAX's current dividend yield?
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) currently has a dividend yield of 2.11%, based on a stock price of $16.72 and an annual dividend of $0.36.
When is BAX's next dividend payment date?
BAX's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-27 and the next payment date is 2026-04-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BAX pay in dividends per year?
Baxter International Inc. paid $0.52 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has BAX been increasing its dividend?
Baxter International Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -11.45% and a 10-year CAGR of -4.16%.
Is BAX's dividend safe?
Baxter International Inc. has a payout ratio of 307.69%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 107.74%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is BAX's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Baxter International Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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