BAX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

BAX has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 0.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.79%
Payout Ratio 28.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -16.89%
Consistency Lifetime 24.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.75%
Payout FCF 177.4%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 1.00%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -28.2%
Total Return 5y: -68.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IRMD 1,262 M 1.60% 5.31%
SHL 55,814 M 1.69% 4.33%
BDX 58,077 M 2.15% 2.26%
EL 174,805 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 184,645 M 1.89% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 174,805 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

BAX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.01 -94.1% N/A
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.91%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.7%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.56%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.17 -41.4% 0.49%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.88%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.76%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.87%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.7%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.8%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.69%
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% 0.71%
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% 0.51%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.38%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.33%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.37%
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% 0.31%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.32%
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

BAX Dividend FAQ

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is a U.S.-based, diversified healthcare company that markets a broad range of products-including sterile IV solutions, infusion devices, parenteral nutrition, generic injectables, surgical hemostats, advanced operating-room equipment, smart-bed systems, patient-monitoring tools, and respiratory devices-across hospitals, dialysis centers, ambulatory surgery facilities, and home-care settings.

What is the Dividend Yield of BAX?

As of February 2026, BAX`s dividend yield is 1.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 USD by the current share price of 21.73.

Does BAX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BAX paid a dividend of 0.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.01 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 2025-11-28.

BAX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BAX for the next 4 payments are between 0.285 (+2,750.0%) and 0.302 (+2,920.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will BAX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.01 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. 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 -16.9% per year.
Negative growth: BAX's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BAX?

BAX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.75%. If you bought BAX's shares at 69.73 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BAX?

BAX Payout Consistency is 24.3%. 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 1.79% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BAX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BAX is 28.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BAX?

BAX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. 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?

Baxter International's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.69% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BAX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2015 with a ratio of 1841:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.84 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:19