BAX monthly performance report

Check BAX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

BAX monthly report

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%.

BAX trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodBAXS&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%
BAX best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jul 2026+22.70%
#2Jun 2026+13.53%
#3Aug 2025+13.47%
#4Jan 2025+11.66%
#5Nov 2023+11.26%
BAX worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jul 2025−28.14%
#2Oct 2025−18.88%
#3Mar 2026−17.53%
#4May 2024−15.56%
#5Oct 2023−14.07%
BAX quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
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%
BAX calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−24.15%
2024−24.57%
2025−34.47%
2026+19.31%
BAX drawdown metrics
MetricValue
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%
BAX relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)34.3
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−112.83%
RS Peak101.2 (Sep 2023)
RS Trough26.5 (May 2026)
StatusUnderperforming 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.