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Mar 31

Baxter Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Baxter reported stronger-than-expected results for Q1 2025, with revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding guidance.

Key Takeaways

Baxter delivered a solid Q1 2025, achieving 5% revenue growth and surpassing EPS expectations, fueled by strength across all segments, especially in Medical Products & Therapies and Healthcare Systems & Technologies.

Revenue reached $2.625 billion, a 5% increase driven by U.S. growth and strong product demand.

Adjusted EPS came in at $0.55, beating the guidance range of $0.47 to $0.50.

All three segments—Medical Products & Therapies, Healthcare Systems & Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals—reported growth.

Free cash flow was negative at -$221 million, reflecting higher capital expenditures and operational costs.

Total Revenue
$2.63B
Previous year: $3.59B
-26.9%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.65
-15.4%
Adjusted Op Income
$392M
Adj Net Income
$285M
Cash Flow Ops
-$99M
Gross Profit
$861M
Previous year: $1.39B
-37.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.29B
Previous year: $3.03B
-24.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$221M
Previous year: -$13M
+1600.0%
Total Assets
$21.3B
Previous year: $27.8B
-23.3%

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Baxter Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Baxter raised the lower end of its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance and reaffirmed operational sales growth targets despite macroeconomic challenges.

Positive Outlook

  • FY25 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $2.47–$2.55
  • Q2 2025 adjusted EPS expected to be $0.59–$0.63
  • Operational sales growth target for FY25 reaffirmed at 4%–5%
  • Strong pipeline including Voalte Linq and Hemopatch innovations
  • Continued benefits from transformation and cost discipline

Challenges Ahead

  • Global macroeconomic uncertainty could impact demand
  • International revenue declined 1% YoY
  • Free cash flow remains negative
  • Increased cost of sales affected gross margin
  • Separation and integration-related costs continue to weigh on results

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income