Baxter International (BAX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$33.86 +0.43 (+1.27%)

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Baxter International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
3

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Baxter International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for BAX.

Consensus Price Target

$38.80
14.57% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Baxter International, the average price target is $38.80. The highest price target for BAX is $45.00, while the lowest price target for BAX is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.57% from the current price of $33.87.

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BAX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	1 Month Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	3 Months Ago 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Year Ago 2/23/23 to 2/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$38.80	$40.45	$40.91	$46.30
Forecasted Upside	14.57% Upside	24.63% Upside	23.18% Upside	8.84% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

BAX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BAX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Baxter International Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Baxter International	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.20	2.82	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.06% Upside	29,340.81% Upside	14.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BAX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Robbie Marcus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$38.00 ➝ $36.00	+7.50%
2/20/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Matt Miksic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$39.00	+16.96%
12/11/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $35.00	+12.90%
11/11/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$46.00 ➝ $38.00	+11.73%
8/8/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$36.00 ➝ $40.00	+8.20%
8/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$44.00 ➝ $40.00	+6.84%
7/15/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$39.00 ➝ $30.00	-15.06%
7/2/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$46.00 ➝ $45.00	+36.12%
5/10/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$40.00	+11.27%
3/5/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$42.00 ➝ $45.00	+2.93%
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2/6/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$40.00 ➝ $36.00	-8.28%
10/24/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$35.00 ➝ $50.00	+52.72%
7/31/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	$53.00 ➝ $51.00	+8.49%
5/30/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Assumes

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Should I Buy Baxter International Stock? BAX Pros and Cons Explained

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Baxter International
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Baxter International Inc.:

Baxter International Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.78, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 3.8%, suggesting a positive trend in sales and market demand for its healthcare products.
With a current stock price of $30.63, Baxter International Inc. is trading below the consensus price target of $40.90, presenting a potential upside for investors.
The firm maintains a solid return on equity of 18.30%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
Baxter International Inc. operates in diverse segments, including Medical Products and Therapies, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single area.

Baxter International
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Baxter International Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 340.02%, which may indicate that it is returning more cash to shareholders than it is generating in profits, potentially unsustainable in the long term.
Baxter International Inc. has a relatively high P/E ratio of 153.16, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a reduction in price target from $46.00 to $38.00, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of $28.33 and a high of $44.01, indicating potential risks for investors concerned about price fluctuations.
Institutional investors have been adjusting their positions, with RNC Capital Management LLC reducing its stake by 34.6%, which could reflect broader concerns about the company's future prospects.

BAX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Baxter International is $38.80, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baxter International in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BAX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BAX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Baxter International's stock has a predicted upside of 14.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Baxter International has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Baxter International less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Baxter International is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BAX compares to other companies.

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Baxter International (BAX) Stock Forecast & Price Target