EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The following table is a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Baxter stockholders.

years ended December 31(in millions)	2023		2022		2021
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(69)	$	(2,654)	$	1,033
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7		12		11
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	(76)		(2,666)		1,022
Income from discontinued operations	2,732		233		262
Net income (loss) attributable to Baxter stockholders	$	2,656	$	(2,433)	$	1,284

Reconciliation of Basic Shares to Diluted Shares

The following table is a reconciliation of basic shares to diluted shares.

years ended December 31(in millions)	2023	2022	2021
Basic shares	506	504	502
Effect of dilutive securities	—	—	6
Diluted shares	506	504	508