If you'd invested in Baxter International (BAX): performance and returns
Looking for Baxter International's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Baxter International have returned?
This calculator shows how much Baxter International stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Baxter International
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $731 | -27% |
| 3 years ago | $418 | -58% |
| 5 years ago | $266 | -73% |
| 10 years ago | $559 | -44% |
| since inception (1985) | $5,488 | +449% |
Return by year (Baxter International)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +12% | $1,116 (+12%) |
| 2025 | -34% | $731 (-27%) |
| 2024 | -25% | $551 (-45%) |
| 2023 | -24% | $418 (-58%) |
| 2022 | -41% | $248 (-75%) |
| 2021 | +7% | $266 (-73%) |
| 2020 | -4% | $255 (-75%) |
| 2019 | +27% | $324 (-68%) |
| 2018 | +2% | $330 (-67%) |
| 2017 | +46% | $481 (-52%) |
| 2016 | +16% | $559 (-44%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does BAX return?
$1,000 invested in Baxter International 10 years ago would be worth $559 today, i.e. -6%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was BAX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+46%). Worst year: 2022 (-41%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in BAX since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $5,488 (+449%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Baxter International's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Baxter International pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Baxter International's average annual return (ROI)?
Baxter International's return on investment is about -6%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.