About Baxter International Inc. (BAX)
Baxter International Inc. is a Medical Instruments & Supplies company operating in the Healthcare sector.
BAX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $16.61
- Market Cap
- $8.55B
- 52-Week High
- $34.52
- 52-Week Low
- $16.08
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Instruments & Supplies
$1,000 Invested in Baxter International Inc. (BAX)
How much would $1,000 invested in BAX be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in BAX 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Baxter International Inc. (BAX) in 2025 would be worth $507 as of May 2026, representing a -49.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAX 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Baxter International Inc. (BAX) in 2023 would be worth $474 as of May 2026, representing a -52.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAX 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Baxter International Inc. (BAX) in 2021 would be worth $231 as of May 2026, representing a -76.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAX 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Baxter International Inc. (BAX) in 2016 would be worth $485 as of May 2026, representing a -51.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAX at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Baxter International Inc. (BAX) at IPO would be worth $11,989 as of May 2026, representing a +1098.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 44+ years (533 months), Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has averaged a monthly return of +0.74% with a median return of +1.09%. The stock had 303 positive months (57%) and 226 negative months (42%). The best month in BAX's history was November 2002 with a +27.9% return, while the worst was March 2003 at -34.3%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and October the weakest (-2.0%).
BAX's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +44.0%, and the worst was 2002 at -52.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 45 years of trading history, Baxter International Inc. (BAX) has delivered an average annual return of +8.75% with a median return of +10.63%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.50%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (64%) and losses in 16 years (36%).
BAX's best year was 1995 with a +52.87% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -46.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. BAX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.04% | $19.10 | $16.61 |
| 2025 | -33.28% | $28.63 | $19.10 |
| 2024 | -22.40% | $36.89 | $28.63 |
| 2023 | -21.91% | $47.24 | $36.89 |
| 2022 | -39.58% | $78.18 | $47.24 |
| 2021 | +8.48% | $72.07 | $78.18 |
| 2020 | -2.95% | $74.26 | $72.07 |
| 2019 | +28.40% | $57.84 | $74.26 |
| 2018 | +2.89% | $56.22 | $57.84 |
| 2017 | +47.30% | $38.17 | $56.22 |
| 2016 | +17.58% | $32.46 | $38.17 |
| 2015 | -2.07% | $33.15 | $32.46 |
| 2014 | +8.40% | $30.58 | $33.15 |
| 2013 | +7.28% | $28.50 | $30.58 |
| 2012 | +38.43% | $20.59 | $28.50 |
| 2011 | +0.07% | $20.58 | $20.59 |
| 2010 | -11.57% | $23.27 | $20.58 |
| 2009 | +11.75% | $20.82 | $23.27 |
| 2008 | -6.25% | $22.21 | $20.82 |
| 2007 | +26.80% | $17.52 | $22.21 |
| 2006 | +24.82% | $14.03 | $17.52 |
| 2005 | +10.63% | $12.69 | $14.03 |
| 2004 | +15.25% | $11.01 | $12.69 |
| 2003 | +11.20% | $9.90 | $11.01 |
| 2002 | -46.80% | $18.61 | $9.90 |
| 2001 | +22.85% | $15.15 | $18.61 |
| 2000 | +49.01% | $10.16 | $15.15 |
| 1999 | -0.59% | $10.22 | $10.16 |
| 1998 | +30.11% | $7.86 | $10.22 |
| 1997 | +25.80% | $6.25 | $7.86 |
| 1996 | +8.99% | $5.73 | $6.25 |
| 1995 | +52.87% | $3.75 | $5.73 |
| 1994 | +20.68% | $3.11 | $3.75 |
| 1993 | -21.87% | $3.98 | $3.11 |
| 1992 | -8.72% | $4.36 | $3.98 |
| 1991 | +46.64% | $2.97 | $4.36 |
| 1990 | +14.39% | $2.60 | $2.97 |
| 1989 | +45.54% | $1.78 | $2.60 |
| 1988 | -20.65% | $2.25 | $1.78 |
| 1987 | +20.36% | $1.87 | $2.25 |
| 1986 | +24.86% | $1.50 | $1.87 |
| 1985 | +23.00% | $1.22 | $1.50 |
| 1984 | -42.33% | $2.11 | $1.22 |
| 1983 | -2.82% | $2.17 | $2.11 |
| 1982 | +46.15% | $1.49 | $2.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BAX
What sector is BAX in? ▼
BAX operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has BAX performed historically? ▼
Over 45 years of trading history, BAX has posted gains in 29 years (64% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +52.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BAX? ▼
You can invest in BAX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BAX.
Last updated: 3/24/2026