Baxter International (BAX) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.04
- Forward yield
- 0.16%
- Payout ratio
- 2.0%
Baxter pays a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of August 28, 2026 and was paid on October 1, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $0.04 per share, a yield of about 0.2% at a share price of $23.49.
The rate has changed several times in the table. It rose from $0.28 to $0.29 with the payment that went ex-dividend in June 2022, a raise of about 3.6%. It then held at $0.29 for more than two years. With the payment that went ex-dividend on November 29, 2024, it was reduced to $0.17, about 41% lower. With the payment that went ex-dividend on November 28, 2025, it was reduced again to $0.01, about 94% lower. Payments by calendar year were $1.15 in 2022, $1.16 in 2023, $1.04 in 2024 and $0.52 in 2025. The source lists no growth streak.
The timing has been regular. Ex-dates fall near the end of February, May, August and November, with payment about a month later, at the start of April, July, October and January. If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in late November 2026 and be paid in early January 2027.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.01 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.17 |
| May 6, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.17 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $0.17 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $0.17 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | $0.29 |
| May 7, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.29 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | $0.29 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.29 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.29 |
| May 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $0.29 |
| May 3, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 | $0.29 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 | $0.28 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | $0.28 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Baxter International (BAX) pay a dividend?
Yes. Baxter International pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.01 per share.
What is BAX's dividend yield?
Baxter International paid $0.04 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.16% at the last price of $25.76. Click here to learn more
When is BAX's most recent ex-dividend date?
Baxter International's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 28, 2026, payable on Oct 1, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
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