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0.16% YieldHealthcareBaxter International Inc. · NYSE
Price: $25.30 · Annual div: $0.0400/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-08-28
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BAX Dividend Yield
BAX (Baxter International Inc.) has a dividend yield of 0.16%, based on an annual dividend of $0.0400 per share and a price of $25.30. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.0400 per share — a trailing yield of 0.16%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, BAX's 12-month yield ranged from 0.75% to 4.42%. Full BAX dividend history ↓
BAX DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a BAX position grows its share count by about 0.15% in the first year at today's price and yield.
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BAX Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28Latest | 2026-10-01 | $0.0100 | 0.75% | $28.10 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2026-07-01 | $0.0100 | 2.15% | $17.21 |
| 2026-02-27 | 2026-04-01 | $0.0100 | 2.67% | $19.87 |
| 2025-11-28 | 2026-01-02 | $0.0100 | 3.79% | $18.21 |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-10-01 | $0.1700 | 4.42% | $21.96 |
| 2025-05-30 | 2025-07-01 | $0.1700 | 3.55% | $30.67 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-04-01 | $0.1700 | 2.91% | $31.64 |
| 2024-11-29 | 2025-01-02 | $0.1700 | 2.90% | $35.87 |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-01 | $0.2900 | 3.22% | $36.01 |
| 2024-05-31 | 2024-07-01 | $0.2900 | 2.88% | $40.34 |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-04-01 | $0.2900 | 2.96% | $39.19 |
| 2023-11-30 | 2024-01-02 | $0.2900 | 4.42% | $32.79 |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-02 | $0.2900 | 3.22% | $45.00 |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-07-03 | $0.2900 | 3.52% | $41.23 |
| 2023-02-23 | 2023-04-03 | $0.2900 | 3.11% | $46.28 |
| 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-03 | $0.2900 | 2.73% | $52.38 |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-03 | $0.2900 | 2.50% | $56.76 |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-07-01 | $0.2900 | 1.89% | $74.47 |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-04-01 | $0.2800 | 1.61% | $84.93 |
| 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | $0.2800 | 1.77% | $75.08 |
| 2021-09-02 | 2021-10-01 | $0.2800 | 1.35% | $77.60 |
| 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | $0.2800 | 1.53% | $82.14 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-04-01 | $0.2450 | 1.57% | $76.38 |
| 2020-12-03 | 2021-01-04 | $0.2450 | — | — |
| 2020-08-28 | 2020-10-01 | $0.2450 | — | — |
| 2020-06-04 | 2020-07-01 | $0.2450 | — | — |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-04-01 | $0.2200 | — | — |
| 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-02 | $0.2200 | — | — |
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-01 | $0.2200 | — | — |
| 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-01 | $0.2200 | — | — |
| 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-01 | $0.1900 | — | — |
| 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | $0.1900 | — | — |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-01 | $0.1900 | — | — |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-02 | $0.1900 | — | — |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-02 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2017-11-30 | 2018-01-02 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-02 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2017-05-31 | 2017-07-03 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-03 | $0.1300 | — | — |
| 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-03 | $0.1300 | — | — |
| 2016-08-31 | 2016-10-03 | $0.1300 | — | — |
| 2016-06-01 | 2016-07-01 | $0.1300 | — | — |
| 2016-03-02 | 2016-04-01 | $0.1150 | — | — |
| 2015-12-02 | 2016-01-04 | $0.1150 | — | — |
| 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-01 | $0.1150 | — | — |
| 2015-05-28 | 2015-07-01 | $0.2825 | — | — |
| 2015-03-09 | 2015-04-01 | $0.2825 | — | — |
| 2014-12-03 | 2015-01-02 | $0.2825 | — | — |
| 2014-09-03 | 2014-10-01 | $0.2825 | — | — |
| 2014-06-04 | 2014-07-01 | $0.2825 | — | — |
| 2014-03-05 | 2014-04-01 | $0.2662 | — | — |
| 2013-12-04 | 2014-01-03 | $0.2662 | — | — |
| 2013-09-04 | 2013-10-01 | $0.2662 | — | — |
| 2013-06-05 | 2013-07-01 | $0.2662 | — | — |
| 2013-03-06 | 2013-04-01 | $0.2444 | — | — |
| 2012-12-05 | 2013-01-03 | $0.2444 | — | — |
| 2012-09-05 | 2012-10-01 | $0.2444 | — | — |
| 2012-06-06 | 2012-07-02 | $0.1820 | — | — |
| 2012-03-07 | 2012-04-02 | $0.1820 | — | — |
| 2011-12-07 | 2012-01-04 | $0.1820 | — | — |
| 2011-09-07 | 2011-10-03 | $0.1684 | — | — |
| 2011-06-08 | 2011-07-01 | $0.1684 | — | — |
| 2011-03-08 | 2011-04-01 | $0.1684 | — | — |
| 2010-12-08 | 2011-01-05 | $0.1684 | — | — |
| 2010-09-08 | 2010-10-01 | $0.1575 | — | — |
| 2010-06-08 | 2010-07-01 | $0.1575 | — | — |
| 2010-03-08 | 2010-04-01 | $0.1575 | — | — |
| 2009-12-08 | 2010-01-05 | $0.1575 | — | — |
| 2009-09-08 | 2009-10-01 | $0.1412 | — | — |
| 2009-06-08 | 2009-07-01 | $0.1412 | — | — |
| 2009-03-06 | 2009-04-01 | $0.1412 | — | — |
| 2008-12-08 | 2009-01-06 | $0.1412 | — | — |
| 2008-09-08 | 2008-10-01 | $0.1184 | — | — |
| 2008-06-06 | 2008-07-01 | $0.1184 | — | — |
| 2008-03-06 | 2008-04-01 | $0.1184 | — | — |
| 2007-12-06 | 2008-01-03 | $0.1184 | — | — |
| 2007-09-06 | 2007-10-01 | $0.0913 | — | — |
| 2007-06-06 | 2007-07-02 | $0.0913 | — | — |
| 2007-03-07 | 2007-04-02 | $0.0913 | — | — |
| 2006-12-06 | 2007-01-05 | $0.3161 | — | — |
About Baxter International Inc. (BAX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Baxter International Inc., operating globally via its subsidiaries, is a leading developer and provider of a wide spectrum of healthcare products. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes various dialysis treatments, such as peritoneal and hemodialysis, along with related therapies and services. It also specializes in intravenous (IV) therapies, infusion pumps, administration sets, and devices for drug reconstitution. Further expanding its pharmaceutical offerings, Baxter delivers pre-mixed and oncology drug platforms, inhaled anesthetic agents, critical care products, and pharmacy compounding services. Nutritional support is provided through its parenteral nutrition therapies and associated products. For surgical procedures, the company develops biological products and medical devices vital for achieving hemostasis, tissue sealing, and preventing adhesions. Additionally, Baxter supplies continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT) and other organ support solutions, primarily tailored for intensive care units. Beyond direct medical supplies, Baxter provides sophisticated connected care solutions, integrating devices, software, communication systems, and other advanced technologies. This includes a range of patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies designed to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of numerous illnesses and conditions, spanning respiratory therapy, cardiology, vision screening, and physical assessment. The surgical suite benefits from its specialized video technologies, operating tables, lights, pendants, precision positioning tools, and various ancillary accessories. The company also offers contracted services to a multitude of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. Baxter's products are utilized across diverse healthcare environments, including hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors' offices, and for home-based patients under medical supervision. Operating in approximately 100 countries, Baxter distributes its extensive product line through a direct sales force, independent distributors, drug wholesalers, and specialty pharmacies or other alternative site providers. The company also holds a collaborative agreement with Celerity Pharmaceutical, LLC, focused on developing generic injectable pre-mixed medications for acute care and oncolytic molecules. Established in 1931, Baxter International Inc. is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
BAX Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is BAX's dividend yield?
BAX (Baxter International Inc.) has a dividend yield of 0.16%, based on an annual dividend of $0.0400 per share and a price of $25.30. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.0400 per share — a trailing yield of 0.16%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
How much does $10,000 in BAX pay in dividends?
$10,000 in BAX at a 0.16% yield pays about $16 a year ($1 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for BAX?
With dividends reinvested, a BAX position grows its share count by about 0.15% in the first year at today's price and yield.
How do I calculate BAX dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the BAX DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is BAX's next ex-dividend date?
BAX's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2026-08-28. BAX pays dividends quarterly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is BAX's dividend growth rate?
BAX's dividend changed -94.1% over the last year and -6.1% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 BAX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BAX.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 0.16% | -2.64% | $16 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.14% | -2.66% | $14 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.13% | -2.67% | $13 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 0.16% | -2.64% | $16 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.15% | -2.65% | $15 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 0.16% | -2.64% | $16 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.12% | -2.68% | $12 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.14% | -2.66% | $14 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.11% | -2.69% | $11 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.12% | -2.68% | $12 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.11% | -2.69% | $11 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BAX Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $0.04/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BAX Dividend Payment Schedule
BAX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-08-28.
📊 BAX vs Healthcare Benchmarks
How BAX compares to typical Healthcare averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BAX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BAX Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-InKind | 2026-09-01 | 750 | $25.48 | $19.1K | ||
| F-InKind | 2026-09-02 | 54,276 | $25.70 | $1.39M | ||
| F-InKind | 2026-09-02 | 2,098 | $25.70 | $53.9K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-05-05 | 12,836 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensusAnalyst consensus price target via FMP. Not a guarantee of future performance. Past analyst accuracy varies.
Peer Group
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where BAX earns its moneyRevenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the BAX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) is currently trading at $25.30, 16% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 0.16% based on an annual payout of $0.0400 per share.
Baxter International Offers Minimal Dividend Appeal Amid Restructuring
AI SummaryBaxter International Inc. (BAX) operates in the healthcare sector with a market capitalization of $12.4 billion and a share price of $23.97. The company currently pays a nominal annual dividend of $0.04, translating to a meager yield of 0.17%. While this conservative payout ensures immediate financial safety and minimal cash drain, the lack of a meaningful payout ratio combined with a negative five-year dividend compound annual growth rate of 6.1% highlights a persistent downward trajectory in shareholder returns. From a dividend growth perspective, BAX is currently unsuitable for income-focused investors. The steep historical dividend cuts and negligible yield suggest that management prioritizes capital retention and balance sheet stabilization over cash distribution. Although the extrem
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