EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

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)	2025		2024		2023
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(900)	$	(326)	$	181
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	—		—		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	(900)		(326)		181
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(57)		(312)		2,482
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in discontinued operations	—		11		7
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	(57)		(323)		2,475
Net income (loss) attributable to Baxter stockholders	$	(957)	$	(649)	$	2,656

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)	2025	2024	2023
Basic shares	513	510	506
Effect of dilutive securities	—	—	2
Diluted shares	513	510	508