EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

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)	2024		2023		2022
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(326)	$	181	$	(3,113)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	—		—		1
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	(326)		181		(3,114)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(312)		2,482		692
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in discontinued operations	11		7		11
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	(323)		2,475		681
Net income (loss) attributable to Baxter stockholders	$	(649)	$	2,656	$	(2,433)

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)	2024	2023	2022
Basic shares	510	506	504
Effect of dilutive securities	—	2	—
Diluted shares	510	508	504