Baxter International (BAX) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Baxter International reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 29, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.58 against the analysts’ average forecast of $0.52, a beat of 11.9%.
Revenue for the quarter was $2.98 billion, up 5.0% from $2.83 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock fell 7.7% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Baxter International has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $0.58 | $0.52 | +11.9% | +5% | −7.7% |
| Jun 2026 | $0.56 | $0.37 | +52.5% | +5% | +5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | $0.36 | $0.31 | +15.9% | +3% | +1.8% |
| Sep 2025 | $0.69 | $0.60 | +15.4% | +5% | −17.6% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $0.60 for the next quarter on average and $2.10 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $27.25, 6% above the current price of $25.81.
Valuation and score
Baxter International scores 1.2 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 72% below the current market value. Full Baxter International analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Baxter International’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$0.58 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $0.52.
How much revenue did Baxter International report?
$2.98 billion, up 5.0% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.