BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. (BAX) Return on equity 2016–2025
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. (BAX) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
-15.6%FY2025 · since FY2016: 59.9% → -15.6%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -15.6% | -6.3 pp |
| FY2024 | -9.3% | -40.9 pp |
| FY2023 | 31.6% | +73.3 pp |
| FY2022 | -41.7% | -55.9 pp |
| FY2021 | 14.1% | +1.5 pp |
| FY2020 | 12.7% | -0.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 12.7% | -7.0 pp |
| FY2018 | 19.7% | +13.1 pp |
| FY2017 | 6.6% | -53.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 59.9% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice