Baxter International Inc [NYSE: BAX] loss -1.69% on the last trading session, reaching $27.89 price per share at the time.
Baxter International Inc represents 513.08 million in outstanding shares, while the company has a total market value of $14.31 billion with the latest information. BAX stock price has been found in the range of $27.63 to $28.415.
If compared to the average trading volume of 3.95M shares, BAX reached a trading volume of 5476753 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Baxter International Inc [BAX]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for BAX shares is $35.92 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on BAX stock is a recommendation set at 2.60. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Goldman have made an estimate for Baxter International Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on February 26, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on February 24, 2025, representing the official price target for Baxter International Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $39, while Barclays analysts kept a Overweight rating on BAX stock. On July 15, 2024, analysts decreased their price target for BAX shares from 39 to 30.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 2.02, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 4.47. Price to Free Cash Flow for BAX in the course of the last twelve months was 52.81 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 1.40.
Trading performance analysis for BAX stock
Baxter International Inc [BAX] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -6.09. With this latest performance, BAX shares dropped by -9.51% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -8.92% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -4.36% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for BAX stock in for the last two-week period is set at 33.08, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 0.84, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 0.86 for Baxter International Inc [BAX]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 30.38, while it was recorded at 28.35 for the last single week of trading, and 32.14 for the last 200 days.
Baxter International Inc [BAX]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Baxter International Inc [BAX] shares currently have an operating margin of 7.33% and a Gross Margin at 36.01%. Baxter International Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -4.71%.
Baxter International Inc (BAX) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Baxter International Inc. ( BAX), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -8.96%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -2.78%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Baxter International Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -3.35%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Baxter International Inc (BAX) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Baxter International Inc’s (BAX) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 1.46%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Baxter International Inc (BAX) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Baxter International Inc. (BAX) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$14736.84 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.02% and a Quick Ratio of 1.40%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Baxter International Inc [BAX]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for BAX. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Baxter International Inc go to 16.31%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Baxter International Inc [BAX]
There are presently around $98.39%, or 98.67% of BAX stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of BAX stocks are: BLACKROCK INC. with ownership of 63.03 million shares, which is approximately 12.3598%. VANGUARD GROUP INC, holding 59.96 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$2.01 billion in BAX stocks shares; and VANGUARD GROUP INC, currently with $$1.03 billion in BAX stock with ownership which is approximately 6.0437%.
