Baxter International Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 3,885 million compared to USD 3,745 million a year ago. Net income was USD 245 million compared to USD 181 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.14 compared to USD 0.28 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.14 compared to USD 0.28 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.48 compared to USD 0.36 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.48 compared to USD 0.36 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 14,813 million compared to USD 14,506 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,656 million compared to net loss of USD 2,433 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.15 compared to USD 5.29 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.15 compared to USD 5.29 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 5.25 compared to basic loss per share of USD 4.83 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 5.25 compared to diluted loss per share of USD 4.83 a year ago.