Baxter International (BAX) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+26.92%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$19.08

Current price$24.22

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,269.20

YTD rank#136 of 500

SectorHealth Care

Official websitebaxter.com

Price chart

BAX vs its sector

Health Care sector average+29.73%

BAX YTD+26.92%

Difference-2.81 pts

Stocks in sector60

Underperforming its sector. BAX is 2.81 points behind the Health Care sector average, which covers 60 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Baxter International (BAX) is up +26.92% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #136 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $19.08 and trades at $24.22 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,269.20 today. That puts it 2.81 points behind the Health Care sector average of +29.73%.

Recent performance

Baxter International (BAX) has gained 3.11% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 5.46%, and fallen 14.54% over the past three months (behind the index by 12.02%). It is trading 14.54% below its 52-week high of $28.34, set on 2026-08-04.

Latest BAX news

BAX Q3 deep dive: cost actions and product changes shape outlook amid market cautionStockStory · 2026-10-30
Baxter International Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call SummaryMoby · 2026-10-30
Deutsche Bank Adjusts Baxter International Price Target to $23 From $27, Maintains Hold RatingMT Newswires · 2026-10-30
Baxter’s shares fall as Q3 probability dips despite revenue growthMedical Device Network · 2026-10-30
What U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFAT) Bought: CleanSpark Leads on Oct. 28GuruFocus.com · 2026-10-30

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BAX YTD return FAQ

What is Baxter International (BAX)'s YTD return in 2026?

Baxter International (BAX) is up +26.92% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Baxter International (BAX)'s price at the start of 2026?

Baxter International (BAX) closed at $19.08 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $24.22 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Baxter International (BAX) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Baxter International (BAX) ranks #136 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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