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Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) is a global medtech company whose news flow reflects its focus on connected care technologies, medical devices and advanced injectable therapies. On this page, readers can follow company announcements that illustrate how Baxter’s products and partnerships intersect with hospital operations, nursing workflows and patient safety.
Recent Baxter news highlights the launch of the Dynamo Series smart stretcher, designed for emergency departments, perioperative environments and patient transport services. Baxter reports that the Dynamo Series is intended to reduce the need for patient transfers, support a range of procedures in-stretcher, and incorporate technologies such as SafeView+ visual cues, bed exit alarms and optional connectivity to EMRs and nurse call systems to help prevent patient falls and support care teams.
Other updates include a multi-year strategic partnership with MUSC Health focused on integrating connected care technologies at the bedside. Baxter and MUSC Health describe objectives such as standardizing and simplifying bedside technologies, reducing documentation time, streamlining communication, improving nurse satisfaction and retention, and using real-time insights and advanced monitoring to enhance quality and safety outcomes.
Baxter also issues news on its infusion therapy portfolio, such as real-world data presented with The University of Texas Medical Branch on the Spectrum IQ large volume infusion pumps. These analyses examine how smart pump integration with electronic medical records may affect patient safety alerts, infusion programming time and clinician workload.
In addition, investors can find announcements on capital allocation decisions, including tender offers for senior notes, new note issuances and dividend declarations, as well as philanthropic news from the Baxter Foundation, such as grants to support STEM education through the Baxter Center for Science Education. Bookmark this page to access Baxter’s latest product, partnership, financial and community impact news in one place.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, has announced its participation in the Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. Joel Grade, Baxter's chief financial officer, will deliver a presentation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on www.baxter.com. Interested parties can access the replay of the presentation through Monday, September 8, 2025.
Baxter International (BAX) reported Q4 2024 sales from continuing operations of $2.75 billion, up 1% reported and 2% on constant currency, exceeding guidance. Q4 U.S. GAAP diluted EPS loss was ($0.95), with adjusted EPS of $0.58 from continuing operations.
Full-year 2024 sales reached $10.64 billion, increasing 3% on both reported and constant currency basis. The company completed the sale of its Kidney Care business to Carlyle for approximately $3.4 billion in net after-tax proceeds, exceeding previous expectations of $3.15-3.25 billion.
For 2025 outlook, Baxter expects sales growth from continuing operations of 5-6% reported, and 4-5% operational. The company projects adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $2.45-2.55 per diluted share for full-year 2025.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) has announced its participation in the TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference on March 5, 2025. The company's CFO, Joel Grade, will deliver a presentation at 1:10 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast will be available on Baxter's website, with replay access through September 1, 2025.
Baxter is a global medtech leader with over 90 years of experience, providing diagnostic, critical care, nutrition, hospital, and surgical products across various healthcare settings. The company's products and digital health solutions are available in more than 100 countries, serving millions of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers daily. Baxter continues to build on its legacy of medical breakthroughs to develop innovative healthcare solutions.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, has announced its participation in the Raymond James & Associates' 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference. The company's Chief Financial Officer, Joel Grade, will deliver a presentation on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
Interested parties can access the live webcast of the presentation through www.baxter.com. The presentation recording will remain available for replay until August 30, 2025.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, has announced its participation in the upcoming Citi - 2025 Medtech & Life Sciences Access Day. Joel Grade, Baxter's chief financial officer, will deliver a presentation on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on www.baxter.com. For those unable to attend the live session, a replay will remain available until Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) has announced a quarterly cash dividend declaration by its Board of Directors. The company will pay $0.17 per share of common stock, with an indicated annual dividend rate of $0.68 per share. The dividend will be distributed on April 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) announced the immediate retirement of José (Joe) E. Almeida from his positions as Chair, President, and CEO. Lead Independent Director Brent Shafer has been appointed as Chair and Interim CEO, with the board initiating a comprehensive search for a permanent CEO.
The company also appointed Heather Knight as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, responsible for global operations including sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, and medical affairs. Nancy Schlichting will assume the role of lead independent director.
Baxter recently completed the sale of its Kidney Care business to Carlyle on January 31, 2025. The company expects Q4 and full-year 2024 results to align with previous guidance, maintaining its 2025 objectives of 4-5% operational sales growth and approximately 16.5% adjusted operating margin. However, these projections don't include potential impacts from recently announced U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, has announced it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. Investors can pre-register for the call through a provided registration link. The conference call will also be accessible via webcast through Baxter's website. The company notes that the call will be recorded and is copyrighted material, requiring Baxter's permission for any recording or rebroadcasting.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, has announced its participation in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The company's chair, president and chief executive officer, José (Joe) E. Almeida, will deliver a presentation on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Interested parties can access the live webcast through www.baxter.com, with replay availability extending until July 12, 2025.
Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) announced five new injectable pharmaceutical product launches in the U.S., bringing their total launches to 10 in 2024. The new products include: Micafungin for Candida infections, Cyclophosphamide Injection for malignant diseases, Pantoprazole Sodium for GERD treatment, Cefazolin in a new 3g/150mL strength for various infections, and Levetiracetam for seizure treatment.
These ready-to-use formats utilize Baxter's proprietary container technology and are designed to improve operational efficiencies, simplify medication preparation, and enhance patient safety by reducing contamination risks and potential compounding errors.