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Baxter International Inc. (BAX), headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, is a healthcare leader committed to transforming lives through innovative medical products and therapies. With a strong focus on advancing patient care, Baxter delivers critical solutions in renal care, pharmaceuticals, and advanced surgical technologies. Valued at a market cap of $15.8 billion, the company is driving progress in healthcare innovation and accessibility. Baxter is set to release its Q4 earnings on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Ahead of the event, analysts forecast the drug and medical device maker to post a profit of $0.52 per share, down 40.9% from $0.88 per share in the same quarter last year. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line projections in the past four quarters.