Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
BAX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is falling.
BAX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout35.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-23.2%
5Y CAGR-11.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return43.7%
5Y Total Return-61.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,80610Y ago$7,15020Y ago$16,270
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BAX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
BAX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Baxter International Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BAX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -23.2% and 5-year CAGR of -11.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BAX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -61.9%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,150 today.
BAX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.91
Avg/Payment$0.1955
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2026Latest | $0.0100 | — | 15.51% | Jan 4, 2027 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $0.0100 | — | 15.31% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0100 | — | 1.06% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0100 | — | 1.77% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0100 | ↓ -94.1% | 2.77% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 2.75% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 2.62% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 2.67% | Apr 1, 2025 |
BAX Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#2 of 3
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-11.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#3 of 3
BDX
FMSBAX Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | -50.0% | 4 | $-1.75 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $1.04 | -10.3% | 4 | $-1.27 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 0.9% | 4 | $5.23 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.15 | 6.0% | 4 | $-4.83 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.08 | 13.6% | 4 | $2.53 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.95 | 12.4% | 4 | $2.13 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.85 | 16.4% | 4 | $1.93 | 44.0% | 2.27x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 19.7% | 4 | $2.97 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.61 | 20.8% | 4 | $1.08 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 0.8% |
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BAX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BAX stock.
How much dividend does BAX pay per share?
Baxter International Inc. (BAX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BAX's next ex-dividend date?
BAX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BAX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BAX's dividend safe?
BAX's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +35.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BAX increased its dividend?
BAX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.4%.
How often does BAX pay dividends?
Baxter International Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BAX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BAX five years ago would be worth approximately $3,806 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BAX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BAX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.