---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-24-034963"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BAX"
cik: "0000010456"
company_name: "BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC"
filed_at: "2024-08-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T12:05:44.465516+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Baxter Q2 2024 sales $3.81B, adj EPS $0.68 beat; raises full-year guidance

## Summary
- Sales from continuing ops $3.81B, up 3% reported, 4% constant currency, beating prior guidance.
- GAAP diluted EPS from continuing ops ($0.62); adjusted diluted EPS $0.68, above company's guidance.
- Full-year sales growth guidance raised to ~3% (reported and CC); adjusted EPS guidance raised to $2.93-$3.01.
- Constant currency growth across all segments; CEO cites momentum from strategic transformation and product launches.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-24-034963
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BAX
- cik: 0000010456
- company_name: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
- filed_at: 2024-08-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10456/000162828024034963/0001628280-24-034963-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10456/000162828024034963/bax-20240806.htm

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