BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC 8-K

What Happened
Baxter International Inc. filed an 8-K on April 30, 2026, furnishing an earnings press release for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1). The company's Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on April 29, 2026; the dividend is payable July 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026. The filing was signed by Anita A. Zielinski, Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: April 30, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 2.02 and Item 8.01).
• Earnings press release covering quarter ended March 31, 2026 furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
• Dividend declared: $0.01 per share (declared April 29, 2026).
• Dividend record date: May 29, 2026; payment date: July 1, 2026.

Why It Matters
This 8-K notifies investors that Baxter has released its quarterly results (see Exhibit 99.1) and that the Board approved a cash dividend payment schedule. Investors should review the attached press release for the company’s reported revenue, earnings, and any management commentary or guidance; the declared dividend and its timing are concrete cash-return actions for shareholders.