Why is BAX Down Today?

BAX
$25.64
▼ -2.92% ($-0.75)
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026 4:30 PM ET (305 min ago)

About Baxter International Inc.

Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded i...

Sector: SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS
Market Cap: $12.00B
Forward P/E: 7.9
52-Week Range: $15.73 - $30.00
Employees: 38,000

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 BAX showing strong bearish momentum
BAX is down 2.9% today on 0.1x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.1x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS sector: -0.3%

BAX is outperforming its sector by -2.6%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

BAX is significantly underperforming the market (-2.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.37%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.68%
BAX
This Stock
-2.92%
vs S&P 500: -2.55%
vs Nasdaq: -2.24%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, BAX is expected to trade between:
$24.87 - $26.15

Key Level to Watch

$24.36 support
Watch for breakdown below $25.64

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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026 4:30 PM (305 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.83
Put/Call Ratio
112.6%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 7,672
Put Volume: 6,384
Total: 14,056
Unusual Activity: $28 CALL (1,337 vol) $25 PUT (1,017 vol) $25 PUT (1,017 vol)

Historical Context

BAX has moved more than 3.0% down on 24 occasions in the past year.

37.5%
Continuation Rate
9/24 times continued down
+0.47%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (-3.2%) → Next day: +0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BAX stock down today?

BAX is down 2.9% today on 0.1x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is BAX stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, BAX shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the BAX stock price target?

BAX is currently trading at $25.64. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $24.87 - $26.15. See long-term price prediction →

Will BAX stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that BAX's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $24.36 (support).

Is BAX stock oversold or overbought?

BAX's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 59.0. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for BAX stock?

BAX's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.5. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is BAX outperforming or underperforming the market?

BAX (-2.92%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.37%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.68%.

What does MACD indicate for BAX?

BAX's MACD (0.39) is currently above the signal line (0.2), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 20.0) is weak.

Is BAX in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, BAX is in a bullish trend. The price ($25.64) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($25.18) and 50-day SMA ($24.52). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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