Baxter International Stock Forecast
NYSE: BAXHealth CareMedical/Dental InstrumentsUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 23.97 +0.28%
BAX analyst consensus
Consensus (14 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$27.92+16.82%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 11
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 14 Wall Street analysts covering Baxter International (2026-10-07), 2 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 11 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $27.92, with a high estimate of $40.00 and a low estimate of $20.00. The average target implies upside of 16.8% from the current price of $23.90.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 100.0%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for BAX.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 0 | 0% |
| Buy | 2 | 14% |
| Hold | 11 | 79% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 7% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $20.00 | -16.32% |
| Average target | $27.92 | +16.82% |
| High target | $40.00 | +67.36% |