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Why Baxter (BAX) Stock Is Falling Today

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What Happened?

Shares of healthcare company Baxter International (NYSE: BAX) fell 20% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter results and cut its full-year profit forecast, citing the lingering impact of a hurricane. The healthcare company pointed to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, which damaged a key manufacturing facility and disrupted the supply of its IV solutions. Baxter’s adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents missed analysts' estimates, while revenue of $2.81 billion also came in slightly below expectations. In response to these challenges and what management called demand softness, the company lowered its full-year profit guidance. The weak results and revised outlook prompted a negative reaction from investors.

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What Is The Market Telling Us

Baxter’s shares are not very volatile and have only had 7 moves greater than 5% over the last year. Moves this big are rare for Baxter and indicate this news significantly impacted the market’s perception of the business.

Baxter is down 22.3% since the beginning of the year, and at $22.74 per share, it is trading 43.5% below its 52-week high of $40.26 from September 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Baxter’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $263.20.

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