Baxter International Inc.
S&P 500Last 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
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.
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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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