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BAX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

BAX has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 0.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.68
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.40%
Overall Dividend Rating 22.17%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.92%
Payout Ratio 30.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y -11.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -39.5% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: -67.7% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
MDT 119,046 M 3.90% 3.78%
PHIA 27,030 M 3.58% 2.78%
PHG 26,550 M 3.62% 2.36%
SNN 16,302 M 3.19% 2.96%
GETI-B 6,205 M 2.27% 2.71%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 143,137 M 28.0% 98.0%
DHR 136,086 M 11.1% 92.7%
LMAT 2,097 M 11.0% 100%
GEHC 34,694 M 15.5% 100%
ABT 230,872 M 8.85% 98.1%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare BAX Dividends with its Peer-Group

SNT
Synektik S.A.
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ABT
Abbott Laboratories
 1.79% Yield
EL
EssilorLuxottica
 1.54% Yield
GETI-B
Getinge ser.
 2.27% Yield
SYK
Stryker
 1.09% Yield
SHL
Siemens
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BAX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.7%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.56%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.49%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.17 -41.4% 0.51%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.76%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.87%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.7%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.8%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.69%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.71%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.71%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.51%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.51%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% 0.39%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.33%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.37%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.35%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.35%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.32%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.33%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.19 18.8% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.16 23.1% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.13 13% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.115 1149900% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2014-01-03 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0 0% N/A

BAX Dividend FAQ

Baxter International Inc. is a healthcare company with a diverse portfolio of medical products and therapies. The company operates through three main segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals, catering to various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and patients at home.

What is the Dividend Yield of BAX?

As of September 2025, BAX`s dividend yield is 2.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.68 USD by the current share price of 23.80.

Does BAX pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, BAX paid a dividend of 0.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 0.17 USD.

How often does BAX pay dividends?

BAX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BAX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-29.

Will BAX pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.17 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Baxter International (BAX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BAX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Baxter International (BAX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BAX?

BAX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.40% per year.
Weak growth: BAX's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BAX?

BAX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.92%. If you bought BAX's shares at 73.77 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BAX?

BAX Payout Consistency is 40.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Baxter International has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BAX have a good Dividend Yield?

BAX`s 2.51% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BAX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BAX is 30.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BAX?

BAX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 22.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BAX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BAX`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Baxter International`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.18% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 82.2%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Baxter International ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-07-01 with a factor of 1841:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.84.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 415,078,000
1986 430,606,000 +3.74%
1987 480,704,000 +11.63%
1988 500,000,000 +4.01%
1989 500,628,900 +0.13%
1990 562,162,200 +12.29%
1991 560,000,000 -0.38%
1992 563,265,300 +0.58%
1993 554,000,000 -1.64%
1994 562,000,000 +1.44%
1995 552,000,000 -1.78%
1996 548,000,000 -0.72%
1997 570,000,000 +4.01%
1998 586,000,000 +2.81%
1999 592,000,000 +1.02%
2000 606,000,000 +2.36%
2001 622,000,000 +2.64%
2002 611,000,000 -1.77%
2003 616,000,000 +0.82%
2004 623,000,000 +1.14%
2005 648,000,000 +4.01%
2006 659,000,000 +1.7%
2007 644,000,000 -2.28%
2008 621,000,000 -3.57%
2009 609,000,000 -1.93%
2010 581,000,000 -4.6%
2011 566,000,000 -2.58%
2012 555,000,000 -1.94%
2013 548,000,000 -1.26%
2014 547,000,000 -0.18%
2015 550,000,000 +0.55%
2016 551,000,000 +0.18%
2017 556,000,000 +0.91%
2018 538,000,000 -3.24%
2019 516,000,000 -4.09%
2020 516,000,000
2021 507,000,000 -1.74%
2022 507,000,000
2023 507,000,000
2024 510,000,000 +0.59%
2025 514,000,000 +0.78%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-12 02:44