Baxter International Inc.
S&P 500BAX/Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.02%
$0.20 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
BAX's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 37.3% fcf payout ratio & 1.9x current ratio. Areas of concern: 307.7% earnings payout ratio & 1450.0% cfo payout ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 37.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 307.7%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 1450.0%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- Interest Coverage: -0.7xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
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CautionAbout 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
1.02%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
307.69%
FCF Payout Ratio
37.25%
52-Week Range
$15.73 - $31.76
Dividend History (2016–2025)
BAX annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
BAX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 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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