Baxter International (WBO:BAX) EPS (Basic): €-1.82 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Baxter International EPS (Basic)?

Baxter International WBO:BAX +4.49% 56 EPS (Basic) is €-1.82 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:BAX with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Baxter International's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.03. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.82.

Baxter International's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.03. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.82.

Baxter International's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.01. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46.

During the past 12 months, Baxter International's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -13.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Baxter International's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 277.20% per year. The lowest was -37.40% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.

Baxter International (WBO:BAX) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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Baxter International EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Baxter International EPS (Basic) Chart

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Baxter International EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Baxter International's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-817.278	-	0)	/	513.000
	=	-1.59

Baxter International's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-12.975	-	0)	/	515.000
	=	-0.03

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1.82

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What does a EPS (Basic) of €-1.82 mean?

Baxter International (WBO:BAX) has a EPS (Basic) of €-1.82 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors.

Is Baxter International's EPS (Basic) too high?

Baxter International's current EPS (Basic) is €-1.82. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Baxter International's EPS (Basic) compare to COO and ATR?

Baxter International's EPS (Basic) of €-1.82 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current EPS (Basic) is €-1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (WBO:BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.97, compared to a current price of €18.38 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €-1.82. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baxter International (WBO:BAX), the current EPS (Basic) is €-1.82 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Baxter International (WBO:BAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.38 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.97. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BAX:

EPS (Basic): €-1.82
GF Value™: €28.97 vs. price of €18.38 (36.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Baxter International Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

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Other Exchanges BAX:USA BAX:Mexico 1BAX:Italy 0QK8:UK BTL:Germany B1AX34:Brazil

Address One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015

Website https://www.baxter.com

Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.

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