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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Major Classes of Line Items in Income From Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Operating income $ 217 $ 191 $ 283 $ 249
Interest expense, net 64 58 130 122
Other (income) expense, net (5) 0 1 (3)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (9) (31) $ (7) 31
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale        
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Net sales   0   352
Cost of sales   0   206
Gross margin   0   146
Selling, general and administrative expenses   0   116
Research and development expenses   0   16
Operating income   0   14
Interest expense, net   0   13
Other (income) expense, net   0   7
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on disposition and income taxes   0   (6)
Gain (loss) on disposition   (21)   170
Income tax expense (benefit)   10   133
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   (31)   31
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in discontinued operations   0   0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Baxter stockholders   $ (31)   $ 31