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Baxter: risk summary

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Financial

Latest full-year results from official filings.

FY2025 revenue $11.24bn (+5.7%); operating margin -2.7%; net loss $957.0m.

Continuing operations; operating loss after impairment and restructuring charges.

Researched 8 Nov 2026

Adverse media

Credible news about incidents, disputes, legal action or restructuring in the last 24 months.

Oct 2025: A securities class action filed in Illinois alleges Baxter misled investors about the safety of its Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump; Baxter said it intends to vigorously defend itself. Its shares fell over 20% in Jul 2025 after it paused pump installations.

Researched 10 Nov 2026

Regulatory & clinical safety

Recalls, safety notices, regulator action and clinical safety concerns.

Jul 2025: The FDA issued an early alert on Baxter's Novum IQ large-volume infusion pumps, which can under-infuse after large rate increases; Baxter had reported 79 serious injuries and two deaths linked to the issue and issued customer instructions.

Researched 10 Nov 2026

Contract performance

Contract delivery, go-lives, terminations and disputes.

Jul 2025: Baxter paused planned new installations of its Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump while it addressed a flow-rate problem; existing pumps remained in use under updated instructions.

Researched 10 Nov 2026