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 November 2026 at $25.81, up 12.22% for the month and +38.02% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BAX is +35.06%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +19.26% versus its 200-day moving average ($21.64), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BAX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −94.81%, with a relative strength index reading of 44.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Baxter International ended November 2026 at $25.81, posting a monthly return of +12.22%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +12.40%.
The current quarter stands at +7.54% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +19.26% versus the 200-day moving average ($21.64).
Year-to-date, BAX is +35.06% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +24.44%. The stock is currently −13.97% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −63.90%.
| Period | BAX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.27% | −0.36% | +0.64% |
| 1 Week | +0.08% | +2.59% | −2.52% |
| 1 Month | +12.22% | −0.18% | +12.40% |
| 3 Months | −0.39% | −2.37% | +1.98% |
| 6 Months | +45.16% | +0.83% | +44.33% |
| YTD | +35.06% | +10.62% | +24.44% |
| 12 Months | +38.02% | +12.25% | +25.77% |
| 3 Years | −23.44% | +71.37% | −94.81% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +22.70% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +13.53% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | +13.47% |
| #4 | Nov 2026 | +12.22% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | +11.66% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −24.80% |
| Q4 2025 | −16.07% |
| Q1 2026 | −12.09% |
| Q2 2026 | +26.90% |
| Q3 2026 | +12.57% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +7.54% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −24.15% |
| 2024 | −24.57% |
| 2025 | −34.47% |
| 2026 | +35.06% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.00 (2026-07-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $15.73 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $25.81 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $21.64 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +19.26% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −63.90% (2026-03-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −13.97% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 44.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −94.81% |
| RS Peak | 112 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 30.2 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BAX's return for this report period?
BAX returned +12.22% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has BAX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BAX: +35.06% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is BAX's 12-month return?
+38.02% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BAX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +19.26% versus 200DMA ($21.64).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−63.90% on 2026-03-30.