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Baxter International is a healthcare company founded in 1931 and headquartered in the United States, with a reported employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. It is not publicly traded. The company develops and manufactures medical products, including renal and dialysis therapies, intravenous solutions, and advanced surgical products, and serves healthcare, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. Baxter has also reported recent quarterly results and guidance updates in 2026.
Baxter International at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1931
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
20
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
20
Named foreign suppliers
6
Top origins
Singapore · Taiwan · China · United Kingdom
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Baxter International.
What this tells a buyer
Baxter announced its first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, 2026, and its third-quarter 2026 results on October 29, 2026, with the company raising its guidance after third-quarter gains in advanced surgery, as reported by MassDevice.
Baxter holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its record lists emissions-related products among its offerings.
Baxter operates facilities in Canada, and in August 2026 it appointed John Rogers as Chief Financial Officer.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
95 years in operation (founded 1931).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Baxter International is a healthcare company founded in 1931 and headquartered in the United States, with a reported employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. It is not publicly traded. The company develops and manufactures medical products, including renal and dialysis therapies, intravenous solutions, and advanced surgical products, and serves healthcare, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. Baxter has also reported recent quarterly results and guidance updates in 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1931 |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Baxter International makes
Baxter holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its record lists emissions-related products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions (source: baxter.com).
Certifications
Baxter International is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — pharmaceutical-technology.com
ISO 14001 — baxter.de
ISO 45001 — baxter.de
ISO 50001 — baxter.com
ISO 9001 — pharmaceutical-technology.com
Trade and customs footprint
Baxter announced its first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, 2026, and its third-quarter 2026 results on October 29, 2026, with the company raising its guidance after third-quarter gains in advanced surgery, as reported by MassDevice. US customs bill-of-lading records list 20 inbound shipments across 6 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Singapore · Taiwan · China · United Kingdom.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — Baxter - Baxter Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results (baxter.com)
2026-10-29 — Baxter boosts guidance after Q3 gains in advanced surgery (massdevice.com)
2026-08-19 — Baxter Appoints John Rogers Chief Financial Officer | Baxter North America (baxter.com)
2026-08-19 — Baxter - Baxter Appoints John Rogers Chief Financial Officer (baxter.com)
2026-04-30 — Baxter - Baxter Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results (baxter.com)
2026-02-12 — Baxter - Baxter Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results (baxter.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Canada — newswire.ca
Company details
Baxter operates facilities in Canada, and in August 2026 it appointed John Rogers as Chief Financial Officer. Baxter International was founded in 1931, and has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 95 years in operation (founded 1931). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Baxter International do?
Baxter International is a healthcare company founded in 1931 and headquartered in the United States, with a reported employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. It is not publicly traded. The company develops and manufactures medical products, including renal and dialysis therapies, intravenous solutions, and advanced surgical products, and serves healthcare, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. Baxter has also reported recent quarterly results and guidance updates in 2026.
When was Baxter International founded?
Baxter International was founded in 1931.
How big is Baxter International?
Baxter International has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Baxter International hold?
Baxter International lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Baxter International import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 20 inbound shipments for Baxter International, with top origins including Singapore · Taiwan · China · United Kingdom.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 847-948-2000
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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