Baxter International Inc. (BAX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Baxter International Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has returned -12.04% so far this year and -50.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BAX has returned -7.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 1981, BAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 1981 with a return of +98.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2003 at -34.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 1981 with a return of +94.5%, while the worst single day was Jul 18, 2002 at -26.3%.

Baxter International Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3.78%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 28, 1981.

• This stock participated in 84.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.71% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BAX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baxter International Inc. (BAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Baxter International Inc. provided a 2.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baxter International Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baxter International Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Baxter International Inc. was 81.15%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Baxter International Inc. drawdown is 79.96%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Baxter International Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Baxter International Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.