Boston Scientific (BSX)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $98.55 | Market Cap: $146.0 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment
Boston Scientific (BSX)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $98.55Market Cap: $146.0 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: Health Care Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Biotechnology & Genomics. Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Biotechnology & Genomics. Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
BSX Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points explaining Boston Scientific's (BSX) stock movement of -6.6% for the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Valuation Concerns: Despite strong financial performance, Boston Scientific's valuation remained stretched, with its forward five-year Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.57 exceeding both its own median and the industry average. This elevated valuation may have contributed to a pullback as investors took profits or became more cautious.
2. Short-Term Bearish Technical Signals: Towards the end of the period, technical indicators suggested a more negative short-term outlook. As of November 30, 2025, the overall moving average trend leaned bearish, with the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA_20) being below the 60-day Simple Moving Average (SMA_60), signaling a strong bearish trend in the mid-term. On December 3, 2025, the stock also held sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| BSX Return | -20% | 18% | 9% | 25% | 55% | 11% | 119% |
| Peers Return | 12% | 13% | -21% | 3% | 6% | 1% | 11% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| BSX Win Rate | 42% | 42% | 58% | 58% | 83% | 70% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 53% | 50% | 42% | 47% | 53% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| BSX Max Drawdown | -43% | -2% | -17% | -3% | -0% | 0% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -28% | -9% | -31% | -17% | -10% | -17% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ABT, ISRG, MDT, BDX, BAX. See BSX Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | BSX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -25.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 33.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 181 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -43.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 77.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 497 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -18.7% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 23.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 46 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -70.5% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 239.2% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2538 days | 1480 days |
Compare to ABT, ISRG, MDT, BDX, BAX
In The Past
Boston Scientific's stock fell -25.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/20/2022. A -25.2% loss requires a 33.7% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
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| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
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Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | 8,714 | 7,599 | 7,212 | 3,876 | 4,208 |
| MedSurg | 5,378 | 4,805 | 4,616 | 3,066 | 3,307 |
| Impact of foreign currency fluctuations | 149 | 338 | 47 | ||
| Other | -60 | 13 | 219 | 81 | |
| Rhythm and Neuro | 2,752 | 3,140 | |||
| Total | 14,241 | 12,682 | 11,888 | 9,913 | 10,736 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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| Cardiovascular | 2,281 | 1,748 | 1,888 | 661 | 1,137 |
| MedSurg | 1,834 | 1,458 | 1,524 | 1,079 | 1,204 |
| Corporate expenses, including hedging activities and impact of foreign currency fluctuations on | -377 | 96 | -406 | -405 | -264 |
| Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges, acquisition/divestiture-related net charges | -567 | -789 | -1,070 | -1,208 | -582 |
| Amortization expense | -828 | -803 | -741 | -789 | -699 |
| Other | -60 | 4 | 143 | 56 | |
| Rhythm and Neuro | 439 | 666 | |||
| Total | 2,343 | 1,650 | 1,199 | -80 | 1,518 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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| Goodwill | 14,387 | 12,920 | 11,988 | 9,951 | 10,176 |
| Other intangible assets, net | 6,003 | 5,902 | 6,121 | 5,917 | 7,886 |
| Cardiovascular | 5,988 | 5,205 | 4,417 | 2,461 | 2,535 |
| All other corporate assets | 5,869 | 5,941 | 7,525 | 7,850 | 6,082 |
| MedSurg | 2,888 | 2,501 | 2,178 | 1,638 | 1,803 |
| Other | 1,133 | 211 | |||
| Rhythm and Neuro | 1,827 | 1,873 | |||
| Total | 35,135 | 32,469 | 32,229 | 30,777 | 30,566 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8012025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2182025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11012024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8012024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5012024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2202024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11012023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2232022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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