Why is BAX Down Today?

BAX
$23.70
▼ -2.01% ($-0.48)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 7:37 PM ET

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: 75%

75% Confident

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

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual PUT buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying puts on BAX, with 76% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x 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 -2.3%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

BAX is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.96%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.98%
BAX
This Stock
-2.01%
vs S&P 500: -2.97%
vs Nasdaq: -2.99%

📊 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:
$22.98 - $24.17

Key Level to Watch

$22.51 support
Watch for breakdown below $23.70

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 7:37 PM (-236 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
1.27
Put/Call Ratio
116.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 3,277
Put Volume: 4,152
Total: 7,429

Historical Context

BAX has moved more than 3.0% down on 25 occasions in the past year.

40.0%
Continuation Rate
10/25 times continued down
+0.36%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 08, 2026 (-3.8%) → Next day: -1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BAX stock down today?

Options traders are heavily buying puts on BAX, with 76% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

Is BAX stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, BAX shows 75% 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 $23.70. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $22.98 - $24.17. 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: $22.51 (support).

Is BAX stock oversold or overbought?

BAX's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 35.1. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for BAX stock?

BAX's 10-day momentum indicator is at -2.13. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is BAX outperforming or underperforming the market?

BAX (-2.01%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.96%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.98%.

What does MACD indicate for BAX?

BAX's MACD (-0.24) is currently below the signal line (0.14), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 24.1) is moderate.

Is BAX in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, BAX is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $25.76, 50-day SMA: $24.92.

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