BAX monthly performance report
Check BAX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
BAX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Baxter International (BAX) closed September 2026 at $22.80, down 12.31% for the month and −3.76% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BAX is +19.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.08% versus its 200-day moving average ($20.53), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BAX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −112.83%, with a relative strength index reading of 34.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Baxter International ended September 2026 at $22.80, posting a monthly return of −12.31%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −11.61%.
The current quarter stands at +6.94% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.08% versus the 200-day moving average ($20.53).
Year-to-date, BAX is +19.31% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +7.61%. The stock is currently −24.00% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −63.90%.
| Period | BAX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.96% | −0.12% | −0.84% |
| 1 Week | −4.20% | −0.34% | −3.86% |
| 1 Month | −12.31% | −0.70% | −11.61% |
| 3 Months | +11.44% | +2.80% | +8.64% |
| 6 Months | +31.03% | +13.85% | +17.18% |
| YTD | +19.31% | +11.70% | +7.61% |
| 12 Months | −3.76% | +15.01% | −18.77% |
| 3 Years | −41.13% | +71.69% | −112.83% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +22.70% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +13.53% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | +13.47% |
| #4 | Jan 2025 | +11.66% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +11.26% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2025 | −28.14% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −18.88% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −17.53% |
| #4 | May 2024 | −15.56% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −14.07% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −11.54% |
| Q3 2025 | −24.80% |
| Q4 2025 | −16.07% |
| Q1 2026 | −12.09% |
| Q2 2026 | +26.90% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +6.94% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −24.15% |
| 2024 | −24.57% |
| 2025 | −34.47% |
| 2026 | +19.31% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.00 (2026-07-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $15.73 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $22.80 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $20.53 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.08% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −63.90% (2026-03-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −24.00% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 34.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −112.83% |
| RS Peak | 101.2 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 26.5 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BAX's return for this report period?
BAX returned −12.31% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has BAX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BAX: +19.31% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is BAX's 12-month return?
−3.76% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BAX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.08% versus 200DMA ($20.53).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−63.90% on 2026-03-30.