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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Major Classes of Line Items in Income From Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Operating income | $ 58 | $ 115
Interest expense, net | 64 | 78
Other (income) expense, net | (3) | (9)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 62 | 33
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in discontinued operations | 0 | 2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Baxter stockholders | 62 | 31
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Kidney Care |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 352 | 1,102
Cost of sales | 206 | 676
Gross margin | 146 | 426
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 116 | 298
Research and development expenses | 16 | 56
Operating income | 14 | 72
Interest expense, net | 13 | 0
Other (income) expense, net | 7 | 2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes | (6) | 70
Gain on disposition | 191 | 0
Income tax expense (benefit) | 123 | 37
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 62 | 33
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in discontinued operations | 0 | 2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Baxter stockholders | $ 62 | $ 31

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