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Baxter International (BAX)
NYSE:BAX
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BAX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$28.62 - $44.01
Previous Close$29.5
Volume12.19M
Average Volume (3M)4.17M
Market Cap
$14.76B
Enterprise Value$26.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)126.0
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.52Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 29, 2024Dividend Yield3.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.23
Shares Outstanding510,587,581
10 Day Avg. Volume5,027,412
30 Day Avg. Volume4,174,932
Standard Deviation0.07
R-Squared0.16
Alpha-0.02
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)1.91
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.60
P/FCF Ratio16.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.30Price Target Upside29.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
Baxter International News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Baxter International Announces Board Changes for 2024
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementBAX expects to eliminate all stranded cost/TSA impact.
Market LeadershipBAX is the market leader in the US in IV solutions with over 50% share.
Operational RecoveryShipments to hospitals and dialysis patients have resumed after the temporary hold, with finished goods being moved from the North Cove site.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceBAX expects operating margin to fall 90-100bps year-over-year, suggesting challenges in maintaining profitability amidst recent operational disruptions.
Operational ChallengesBaxter's North Cove manufacturing facility in North Carolina was impacted by Hurricane Helene, leading to unprecedented flooding and a shutdown of production as damage assessment continues.
Supply Chain DisruptionMedia reports indicate some hospitals are delaying elective procedures due to a shortage in IV solutions caused by disruptions in Baxter's supply chain.
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Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
33.37% Mutual Funds
31.47% Other Institutional Investors
11.06% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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BAX FAQ
What was Baxter International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Baxter International lowest stock price was $28.61 and its highest was $44.01 in the past 12 months.
What is Baxter International’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Baxter International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Baxter International’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 30, 2025 which is in 40 days.
How were Baxter International’s earnings last quarter?
Baxter International released its earnings results on Nov 08, 2024. The company reported $0.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.777 by -$0.287.
Is Baxter International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Baxter International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Baxter International pay dividends?
Baxter International pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.6%. See more information on Baxter International dividends here
What is Baxter International’s EPS estimate?
Baxter International’s EPS estimate is $0.52.
How many shares outstanding does Baxter International have?
Baxter International has 510,587,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Baxter International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Baxter International reported an EPS of $0.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.777. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.904%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Baxter International?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Baxter International’s share is Dodge & Cox. It holds Baxter International’s shares valued at 2B.
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Baxter International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$38.30 (29.83% Upside)
$38.30 (29.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BAX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 16.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Baxter International
Founded in 1931 and based in Illinois, Baxter International, Inc. provides a portfolio of healthcare products. The company focuses on transformative innovation to deliver smarter, more personalized care for patients and providers. It operates through six global businesses: Renal Care, Medication Delivery, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Nutrition, Advanced Surgery and Acute Therapies.
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BAX Company Deck
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BAX Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Baxter's earnings call highlighted strong growth in Medical Products & Therapies and successful recovery efforts at the North Cove facility. However, challenges such as the hurricane's impact on operations and weaknesses in certain segments like Healthcare Systems & Technologies and Pharmaceuticals were noted. Overall, the call reflects a balanced performance with both positive and negative aspects.Read More>---
BAX Net sales Breakdown
33.83% Medical Products and Therapies
30.06% Kidney Care
20.34% Healthcare Systems and Technologies
15.18% Pharmaceuticals
0.59% Other
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BAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.30
▲(29.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering BAX
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1 Year Success Rate
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1 Year Average Return
-3.67%
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