Baxter International Inc. — Amendment to Schedule 13G reporting institutional ownership.
FMR LLC (with Abigail P. Johnson disclosed) reports 46,264,804.28 shares of Common Stock, representing 9.0% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole dispositive power for 46,264,804.28 shares and sole voting power of 32,385,962.16 shares. The amendment is signed 05/05/2026 and references an attached Exhibit 99 and a power of attorney.
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FMR LLC reports a 9.0% beneficial stake in Baxter as of 03/31/2026.
The filing documents that FMR LLC holds 46,264,804.28 shares with sole dispositive authority and materially less sole voting power (32,385,962.16 shares). This indicates control over disposition decisions while voting authority is partially allocated.
Cash‑flow treatment and any underlying trading plans are not stated; subsequent filings or the referenced exhibits may clarify subsidiary attributions and arrangements.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:46,264,804.28 sharesPercent of class:9.0%Sole voting power:32,385,962.16 shares
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Shares beneficially owned46,264,804.28 sharesreported as beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class9.0%percent of Common Stock reported in Schedule 13G/A
Sole voting power32,385,962.16 sharessole power to vote reported on the cover information
"Amendment No. 1 ) BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC COMMON STOCK"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
13d-1(k)(1) agreementregulatory
"Exhibit Information Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement."
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
071813109
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
071813109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
32,385,962.16
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
46,264,804.28
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
46,264,804.28
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
071813109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
46,264,804.28
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
46,264,804.28
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
One Baxter Parkway,Deerfield,IL,US,60015
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
FMR LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
071813109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
46264804.28
(b)
Percent of class:
9.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
46264804.28
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
05/05/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson*
Date:
05/05/2026
Comments accompanying signature: *This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on April 29,2026, accession number: 0000315066-26-000738.
FMR LLC reports 46,264,804.28 shares, equal to 9.0% of Baxter's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing is an amendment to a Schedule 13G and is signed on 05/05/2026.
Who else is named in the filing with FMR LLC for BAX ownership?
Abigail P. Johnson is named alongside FMR LLC; the filing attributes 46,264,804.28 shares of dispositive power to her and the same 9.0% beneficial ownership figure.
What voting and dispositive powers are reported?
The filing lists sole dispositive power over 46,264,804.28 shares and sole voting power of 32,385,962.16 shares, with 0.00 shared voting or dispositive power recorded.
Does the filing say whether FMR LLC will sell or buy BAX shares?
The Schedule 13G/A reports beneficial ownership and powers; it does not state any planned purchases or sales. The document references Exhibit 99 for a 13d-1(k)(1) agreement and a power of attorney.
Where can I find more detail about the subsidiary or agreement referenced?
The amendment references an attached Exhibit 99 for a 13d-1(k)(1) agreement and cites a power of attorney incorporated by reference. Review those exhibits for subsidiary identification and agreement terms.
