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CFO Joel Grade exits; Anita Zielinski named interim CFO; 2026 guidance reaffirmed

Baxter International announced CFO Joel Grade's departure for family reasons, with Anita Zielinski named interim CFO effective immediately, creating near-term uncertainty that Bank of America flagged while maintaining a Neutral rating on March 16. Despite the leadership change, Baxter reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial outlook provided on February 12, 2026. The stock is trading at $17.57, up 2.81% today, near the bottom of its 52-week range and below its 200-day moving average.