Boston Scientific Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Boston Scientific announced strong first-quarter results, with net sales reaching $2.752 billion, reflecting an 8.2% increase. The company's GAAP net income was $327 million, or $0.23 per share, and adjusted EPS was $0.37. The company also updated its full year and Q2 2021 guidance.
Net sales reached $2.752 billion, an 8.2% increase on a reported basis.
GAAP net income available to common stockholders was $0.23 per share.
Adjusted EPS was $0.37, exceeding the guidance range.
Net sales growth was achieved in each reportable segment.
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Forward Guidance
The company estimates net sales growth for the full year 2021 to be in a range of approximately 16 to 19 percent on a reported basis, and approximately 15 to 18 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates earnings on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.81 to $0.88 per share and estimates adjusted earnings of $1.53 to $1.60 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales growth for the full year 2021 is estimated to be in a range of approximately 16 to 19 percent on a reported basis.
- Full year organic net sales growth is expected to be approximately 15 to 18 percent.
- Earnings on a GAAP basis are estimated to be in a range of $0.81 to $0.88 per share.
- Adjusted earnings are estimated to be $1.53 to $1.60 per share.
- Net sales growth for the second quarter of 2021 is expected to be in a range of approximately 46 to 50 percent on a reported basis.
Challenges Ahead
- Full year organic net sales guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the acquisition of Preventice Solutions, Inc.
- The guidance also excludes the intrauterine health franchise, which was divested in Q2 2020.
- The guidance excludes the Specialty Pharmaceuticals business, which was divested in Q1 2021.
- Second quarter organic net sales guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the acquisition of Preventice.
- The second quarter guidance also excludes the intrauterine health franchise and the Specialty Pharmaceuticals business.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income