Baxter Intl (NYSE:BAX) Stock

Baxter Intl

Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.

Baxter International

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Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen maintains Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $36 to $33.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Baxter Intl, Lowers Price Target to $33

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BAX stock has given up its prior gain. Baxter International shares were trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.

On Thursday, Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) reported a first-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of 62 cents, beating the management guidance of 47 to 50 cents and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wall Street estimate of 48 cents</a>.
The medical device company reported sales of $2.63 billion. That&#8217;s up 5% year over year on both a reported and operational basis, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45130401/baxter-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.59 billion</a>.
The management expected Q1 sales growth of 3%-4% on a reported basis and approximately 4% on an operational basis.
Companywide top-line performance on both a reported and operational basis exceeded Baxter&#8217;s previously announced guidance. The company credits its better-than-expected sales in the Medical Products &amp; Therapies and Healthcare Systems &amp; Technologies segments.
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Medical Products &amp; Therapies&nbsp;sales increased 3% (+6% on constant currency) at $1.26 billion.
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<li>Growth in the quarter reflected strength in the Infusion Therapies &amp; Technologies division, driven by strong demand for IV infusion pumps and nutrition therapies, particularly in the United States; and solid performance in the Advanced Surgery division, driven by robust growth internationally.</li>
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Healthcare Systems &amp; Technologies sales for the first quarter totaled approximately $704 million. That&#8217;s an increase of 6% on both a reported and operational basis.
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<li>Growth was fueled by strong U.S. sales for Patient Support Systems products within the segment's Care and Connectivity Solutions division. Positive performance in the Front Line Care division reflected a favorable year-over-year comparison as well as further stabilization in the primary care markets in the United States.&nbsp;</li>
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Pharmaceutical&nbsp;sales reached $581 million, an increase of 1% on a reported basis and 3% on an operational basis.
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<li>Positive performance in the quarter was driven by mid-single-digit growth globally for specialty injectables, which was partially offset by a low single-digit decline in anesthesia and low single-digit growth in Drug Compounding, which reflected a difficult comparison to the prior-year period.&nbsp;</li>
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&#8220;Our solid performance in the first quarter of 2025 reflects the ongoing impact of our transformation journey,&#8221; said Brent Shafer, chair and interim chief executive officer&#8230;While today&#8217;s global macroeconomic factors are creating a greater degree of uncertainty in the market, we remain confident in our overarching trajectory.&#8221;
Guidance: Baxter raises 2025 adjusted EPS from $2.45-$2.55 to $2.47-$2.55 versus consensus of $2.49, with sales growth of 7%-8% compared to prior guidance of 5%-6% on a reported basis and 4%-5% on an operational basis.
Baxter expects Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of 59 to 63 cents. The consensus was 61 cents, with sales growth of 4%-5% on a reported basis and 1%-2% on an operational basis.
Price Action:&nbsp;BAX stock is up 4.38% at $32.54 at the last check on Thursday.
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Baxter Reports Strong Medical Devices Sales In Q1, Lifts 2025 Guidance, Stock Jumps

Baxter International shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.

Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) is looking for Q2 Adj EPS of $0.59-$0.63 vs $0.61 analyst estimate. sees sales of $3.964 billion-$4.003 billion vs $2.83 billion analyst estimate.

Baxter Intl Sees Q2 Adj EPS $0.59-$0.63 vs $0.61 Est; Expects sales growth from continuing operations of 4% to 5% on a reported basis.

Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $2.45-$2.55 to $2.47-$2.55 vs $2.49 analyst estimate. Raises FY2025 sales outlook from $11.17 billion-$11.27 billion to $11.38 billion-$11.49 billion vs $11.20 billion estimate.

Baxter Intl Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $2.45-$2.55 to $2.47-$2.55 vs $2.49 Est; Sales  from continuing operations of 7% to 8% on a reported basis.

Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.48 by 29.17 percent. This is a 4.62 percent decrease over earnings of $0.65 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.63 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.59 billion by 1.46 percent. This is a 5.42 percent increase over sales of $2.49 billion the same period last year.

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Baxter Intl Q1 Adj. EPS $0.62 Beats $0.48 Estimate, Sales $2.63B Beat $2.59B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Baxter Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.65% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.16 million shares sold short, which is 5.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Baxter Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744984833_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Baxter Intl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Baxter Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Baxter Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.30%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Baxter Intl?

Baxter Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.33 million shares sold short, which is 4.69% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Baxter Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743088515_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Baxter Intl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Baxter Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Baxter Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.39%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Baxter Intl's Recent Short Interest

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays raised Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) price target from $39 to $41. Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintained an Overweight rating. Baxter International shares closed at $36.57 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAX/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley raised SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLM#NASDAQ">SLM</a>) price target from $32 to $38. Morgan Stanley analyst Jeffery Harte maintained an Overweight rating. SLM shares closed at $29.46 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLM/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities slashed the price target for The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) from $333 to $318. B of A Securities analyst Joshua Shanker maintained a Buy rating. Progressive shares closed at $279.82 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PGR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintains Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $39 to $41.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Baxter Intl, Raises Price Target to $41

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
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Analysts have recently evaluated Baxter Intl and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $38.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $42.00 and a low estimate of $35.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $37.50, the current average has increased by 1.33%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740578440_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Baxter Intl is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>David Roman</td>
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<td>Robbie Marcus</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
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<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
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<td>Matt Miksic</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Baxter Intl. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Baxter Intl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Baxter Intl's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Baxter Intl's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Baxter Intl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Baxter Intl</h2>
Baxter International Inc offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Baxter Intl's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Baxter Intl displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.99%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Baxter Intl's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -18.6%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Baxter Intl's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -6.9%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Baxter Intl's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.95%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Baxter Intl's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.93. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Demystifying Baxter Intl: Insights From 4 Analyst Reviews

Goldman Sachs analyst David Roman reinstates Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) with a Buy and announces $42 price target.

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Goldman Sachs Reinstates Buy on Baxter Intl, Announces $42 Price Target

JP Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus maintains Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $38 to $36.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Baxter Intl, Lowers Price Target to $36

On Thursday, Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>)&nbsp;reported a fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of 58 cents, beating the management guidance of 50 cents-53 cents and the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wall Street estimate of 52 cents</a>.
The medical device company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43844310" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported sales of</a> $2.75 billion, up 1% year over year (+2% on a constant currency basis), beating the consensus of $2.67 billion.
The fourth quarter&#8217;s top-line performance exceeded previous guidance, driven by better-than-expected sales in the company&#8217;s Medical Products &amp; Therapies and Pharmaceuticals segments.&nbsp;
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Medical Products &amp; Therapies&nbsp;sales were flat at $1.31 billion at reported rates and up low single digits at constant currency rates due to reduced sales of IV solutions, which, as expected, declined due to the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Infusion systems product portfolio, parenteral nutrition products, and strong demand for Advanced Surgery products drove the growth.
Pharmaceutical unit sales increased 8% to $643 million, driven by double-digit growth in specialty injectables, reflecting continued momentum from recent new product launches and ongoing strength in Drug Compounding.
Healthcare Systems &amp; Technologies&nbsp;sales declined 1% to $784 million. Sales growth in the U.S. Care and Connectivity Solutions division was fueled by strength in the Patient Support Systems business due to upgrades from existing customers and new competitive wins, offset by select product/market exits.
Guidance: Baxter expects 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.45-$2.55 versus consensus of $2.47, with sales growth of 5%-6% on a reported basis and 4%-5% on an organic basis.
Baxter expects Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.47-$0.50 versus consensus of $0.52, with sales growth of 3%-4% on a reported basis and approximately 4% on an operational basis.
In the third quarter earnings release, Baxter said it anticipates a full-year 2025 adjusted operating margin of approximately 16.5% on a continuing operations basis, which reflects an anticipated 100 basis point negative impact due to stranded costs. The company expects to offset these <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41845345/baxter-expects-hurricane-helene-aftermath-to-impact-near-term-financial-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">stranded costs in 2027</a>.
Price Action: BAX stock is up 8.14% at $33.33 at the last check on Thursday.
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Baxter Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, Issues Strong 2025 Outlook

Baxter International shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Baxter Expects Q1 2025 Adjusted EPS Of $0.47-$0.50 Versus Consensus Of $0.52, With Sales Growth Of 3%-4% On Reported Basis And Approximately 4% On Operational Basis

2025 Financial Outlook
For full-year 2025: Baxter expects sales growth from continuing operations of 5% to 6% on a reported basis. On an operational basis,4 Baxter expects sales growth of 4% to 5%. The company expects adjusted earnings from continuing operations, before special items, of $2.45 to $2.55 per diluted share.

Baxter Expects 2025 Adjusted EPS Of $2.45-$2.55 Versus Consensus Of $2.47, With Sales Growth Of 5%-6% On Reported Basis And 4%-5% On Organic Basis

Baxter Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAX#NYSE">BAX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.52 by 11.54 percent. This is a 10.77 percent decrease over earnings of $0.65 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.75 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.67 billion by 2.95 percent. This is a 0.88 percent increase over sales of $2.73 billion the same period last year.

Baxter Intl Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.58 Beats $0.52 Estimate, Sales $2.75B Beat $2.67B Estimate

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