Baxter International Inc

NYSE:BAX USA Medical Instruments & Supplies
Market Cap
$8.79 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1846 Global
#1346 in USA
Share Price
$17.08
Change (1 day)
-1.84%
52-Week Range
$17.08 - $34.51
All Time High
$85.36
About

Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of healthcare products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Medical Products & Therapies, Healthcare Systems & Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. It offers sterile intravenous (IV) solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; inhaled anesthetics; generic injectable p… Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) has a market capitalization of $8.79 Billion ($8.79 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #1846 globally and #1346 in its home market, demonstrating a -3.45% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Baxter International Inc's stock price $17.08 by its total outstanding shares 514490045 (514.49 Million).

Baxter International Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Baxter International Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows change from $17.01 Billion to $8.79 Billion (-5.08% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Baxter International Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$53.10 Trillion 0.03% #456 of 503

Weight: Baxter International Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Baxter International Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Baxter International Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

0.87x

Baxter International Inc's market cap is 0.87 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
169.86x
Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

8.65x

Baxter International Inc's market cap is 8.65 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
1050.03x
Lower than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $20.00 Billion $10.16 Billion $4.96 Billion 1.97x 4.03x
2017 $29.45 Billion $10.56 Billion $602.00 Million 2.79x 48.93x
2018 $30.30 Billion $11.10 Billion $1.55 Billion 2.73x 19.60x
2019 $38.91 Billion $11.36 Billion $1.00 Billion 3.42x 38.87x
2020 $37.77 Billion $11.67 Billion $1.10 Billion 3.24x 34.27x
2021 $40.97 Billion $12.78 Billion $1.28 Billion 3.20x 31.91x
2022 $24.75 Billion $14.51 Billion -$2.43 Billion 1.71x N/A
2023 $19.33 Billion $10.36 Billion $2.66 Billion 1.87x 7.28x
2024 $15.00 Billion $10.64 Billion -$649.00 Million 1.41x N/A
2025 $9.83 Billion $11.24 Billion $1.14 Billion 0.87x 8.65x

Competitor Companies of BAX by Market Capitalization

Companies near Baxter International Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Baxter International Inc by market ranking:

  • Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:ISRG): Ranked #99 globally with a market cap of $170.64 Billion USD.
  • EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme (PINK:ESLOF): Ranked #263 globally with a market cap of $78.22 Billion USD.
  • EssilorLuxottica S. A. (PA:EL): Ranked #355 globally with a market cap of $61.46 Billion USD ( €59.87 Billion EUR).
  • Becton Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX): Ranked #472 globally with a market cap of $45.52 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#99 Intuitive Surgical Inc NASDAQ:ISRG $170.64 Billion $483.46
#263 EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme PINK:ESLOF $78.22 Billion $265.00
#355 EssilorLuxottica S. A. PA:EL $61.46 Billion €203.90
#472 Becton Dickinson and Company NYSE:BDX $45.52 Billion $160.27

Baxter International Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Baxter International Inc's market cap moved from $17.01 Billion to $ 8.79 Billion, with a yearly change of -5.08%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $8.79 Billion -10.62%
2025 $9.83 Billion -34.47%
2024 $15.00 Billion -22.40%
2023 $19.33 Billion -21.91%
2022 $24.75 Billion -39.58%
2021 $40.97 Billion +8.48%
2020 $37.77 Billion -2.93%
2019 $38.91 Billion +28.40%
2018 $30.30 Billion +2.89%
2017 $29.45 Billion +47.30%
2016 $20.00 Billion +17.58%
2015 $17.01 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Baxter International Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $8.79 Billion USD
MoneyControl $8.79 Billion USD
MarketWatch $8.79 Billion USD
marketcap.company $8.79 Billion USD
Reuters $8.79 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.