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Jun 30, 2021

Baxter Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a 14% increase in worldwide sales, driven by growth across all geographic segments and product categories.

Key Takeaways

Baxter International Inc. reported strong second-quarter results, with a 14% increase in worldwide sales to $3.1 billion. U.S. GAAP EPS increased 23% to $0.59, and adjusted EPS increased 25% to $0.80. The company has raised its full-year sales growth expectations to approximately 8% and adjusted EPS to a range of $3.49 to $3.55.

Second-quarter revenue reached $3.1 billion, a 14% increase on a reported basis.

U.S. GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased 23% to $0.59.

Adjusted EPS rose 25% to $0.80, exceeding previous guidance.

Full-year 2021 sales growth is expected to be approximately 8%.

Total Revenue
$3.1B
Previous year: $2.72B
+14.0%
EPS
$0.8
Previous year: $0.64
+25.0%
Gross Profit
$1.23B
Previous year: $1.04B
+18.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.14B
Previous year: $4.09B
-23.2%
Total Assets
$19.7B
Previous year: $19.5B
+1.1%

Baxter

Baxter

Baxter Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Baxter expects full-year 2021 sales growth of approximately 8% on a reported basis and U.S. GAAP earnings of $2.82 to $2.88 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $3.49 to $3.55 per diluted share.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year 2021 sales growth of approximately 8% on a reported basis
  • Full-year 2021 sales growth of 5% to 6% on a constant currency basis
  • Full-year 2021 sales growth of 4% to 5% on an operational basis
  • Full-year U.S. GAAP EPS of $2.82 to $2.88
  • Full-year adjusted EPS of $3.49 to $3.55

Challenges Ahead

  • Third-quarter sales growth of approximately 9% on a reported basis
  • Third-quarter sales growth of approximately 7% on a constant currency basis
  • Third-quarter sales growth of approximately 6% on an operational basis
  • Third-quarter U.S. GAAP earnings of $0.79 to $0.81 per diluted share
  • Third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.93 to $0.95 per diluted share

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income