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Baxter International Inc.
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Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Baxter International Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 9 unique analysts
(11 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence3.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$21.14
↓ 2.45% Downside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest BAX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Joanne Wuensch
Citi
SellMaintains
$17.00
Joanne Wuensch
Citi
SellMaintains
$17.00
Vijay Kumar
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$22.00 → $24.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Travis Steed
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$24.00
Joanne Wuensch
Citi
HoldDowngrades
$19.00 → $17.00
Josh Jennings
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$20.00
Steven Silver
Argus Research
HoldMaintains
-
Matt Miksic
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$25.00 → $27.00
Rick Wise
Stifel Nicolaus
HoldMaintains
$20.00 → $19.00
David Roman
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$17.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for BAX?

The analyst consensus rating for BAX is "Hold" based on 9 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for BAX?

The average 12-month price target for BAX is $21.14, representing a downside of 2.4% from the current price of $21.67.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.