Boston Scientific (BSX)
Market Price (12/9/2025): $93.9 | Market Cap: $139.1 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment
Boston Scientific (BSX)
Market Price (12/9/2025): $93.9Market Cap: $139.1 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
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 19% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 40x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 31x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 52x |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, CFO LTM is 4.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.6 Bil | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.2% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 24% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Biotechnology & Genomics. Show more. |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 19% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, CFO LTM is 4.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.6 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 24% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Biotechnology & Genomics. Show more. |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 40x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 31x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 52x |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.2% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
BSX Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The stock of Boston Scientific (BSX) experienced a notable decline of 7.11% on October 2, 2025, reaching a 2025 low. This movement occurred within the approximate timeframe from August 31, 2025, to December 9, 2025.
Here are five key points for why the stock moved by a significant amount during this period:
1. Valuation Concerns and Mixed Analyst Ratings: On October 2, 2025, BSX shares plunged amid growing valuation concerns and a landscape of mixed analyst ratings. While some analysts, including UBS, raised price targets due to confidence in strategic moves like the Relievant Medsystems acquisition, the stock's elevated 32.81 forward P/E ratio fueled investor skepticism about short-term momentum.
2. Insider Selling Activity: Heavy insider selling contributed to investor skepticism. Executives disposed of 143,095 shares worth approximately $14.23 million in the 90 days leading up to December 6, 2025. One significant transaction involved EVP Joseph Michael Fitzgerald selling 50,000 shares on November 3, 2025, for a total of $4,973,500.00. While this specific transaction was just under the $5 million threshold, the cumulative insider selling was substantial. Another insider, EVP Arthur C. Butcher, also sold 17,313 shares on December 1, 2025.
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% | 5% | 108% |
| Peers Return | 12% | 13% | -21% | 3% | 6% | -1% | 9% |
| 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 12/8/2025 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.8% | 9.8% | -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 | -8.8% | -8.8% | -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 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -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 | 12.5% | 12.5% | -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 | 10.1% | 10.1% | -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 | 9.8% | 9.8% | -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 | -8.8% | -8.8% | -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 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -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 | 12.5% | 12.5% | -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 | 10.1% | 10.1% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 111.68 |
| Mkt Cap | 134.4 |
| Rev LTM | 20,595 |
| Op Inc LTM | 3,354 |
| FCF LTM | 3,150 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 2,499 |
| CFO LTM | 4,028 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 3,355 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 18.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 17.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 20.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 19.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 15.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 14.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 134.4 |
| P/S | 4.5 |
| P/EBIT | 33.5 |
| P/E | 29.8 |
| P/CFO | 21.9 |
| Total Yield | 3.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.3% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 1.1% |
| 3M Rtn | -3.9% |
| 6M Rtn | 0.8% |
| 12M Rtn | 3.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 31.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 0.4% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -8.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -13.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -9.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -37.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/22/2025 | 4.0% | 1.1% | -2.9% |
| 7/23/2025 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| 4/23/2025 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| 2/5/2025 | 1.4% | 2.4% | -2.6% |
| 10/23/2024 | -0.6% | -3.9% | 2.5% |
| 7/24/2024 | -1.1% | -5.8% | 0.3% |
| 4/24/2024 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 9.2% |
| 1/31/2024 | 3.0% | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| # Negative | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Median Positive | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Median Negative | -1.3% | -2.9% | -4.8% |
| Max Positive | 6.2% | 9.2% | 17.4% |
| Max Negative | -6.2% | -5.8% | -8.2% |
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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