EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2026

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Income (Loss) attributable to Stockholder

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2026		2025
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(17)	$	64
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	—		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	(17)		64
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	2		62
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in discontinued operations	—		—
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Baxter stockholders	2		62
Net income (loss) attributable to Baxter stockholders	$	(15)	$	126

Reconciliation of Basic Shares to Diluted Shares

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)	2026	2025
Basic shares	515	512
Effect of dilutive securities	—	2
Diluted shares	515	514