BAX Dividend History & Yield
Baxter International Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 79 days) | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 170 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.01 | $1.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BAX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.04 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BAX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 30,000 | $745,800 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 150,000 | $3,729,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 300,000 | $7,458,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.16%. $10,000 in BAX would currently pay about $16 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BAX dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.01 | -94.1% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.17 | -41.4% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +14.3% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
BAX scores 55/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Baxter International Inc.
Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a portfolio of healthcare products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Medical Products & Therapies, Healthcare Systems & Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. It offers sterile intravenous (IV) solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; inhaled anesthetics; generic injectable pharmaceuticals; surgical hemostat and sealant products; advanced surgical equipment; smart bed systems; patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies; and respiratory health devices, as well as advanced equipment for the surgical space comprising operating room integration technologies, precision…
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies. First dividend on our records: Mar 10, 1982. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BAX dividend FAQ
When is BAX's next ex-dividend date?
BAX's next ex-dividend date is Nov 27, 2026 (in 79 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.01 per share, expected on Dec 11, 2026.
How often does BAX pay dividends?
BAX pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.01 per share with an ex-date of Aug 28, 2026.
What is BAX's dividend yield?
BAX's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.16%, based on $0.04 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.86. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.04 per share, is 0.16%.
How much does BAX pay per share?
BAX pays about $0.01 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.00 a year.
Has BAX grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 48.0% a year (-94.1% over the last year). BAX did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of BAX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.16%, you would need about 30,000 shares of BAX (roughly $745,800 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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