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Mar 31, 2024

Boston Scientific Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Boston Scientific's Q1 2024 earnings surpassed expectations, driven by strong performance across its diversified businesses and the launch of the FARAPULSEâ„¢ Pulsed Field Ablation System.

Key Takeaways

Boston Scientific reported net sales of $3.856 billion for Q1 2024, a 13.8% increase on a reported basis. GAAP net income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders was $495 million, or $0.33 per share, while adjusted EPS reached $0.56.

Net sales increased by 13.8% on a reported basis, exceeding the company's guidance range.

GAAP EPS was reported at $0.33, surpassing the company's guidance.

Adjusted EPS reached $0.56, also exceeding the company's guidance.

The company commenced the launch of the FARAPULSEâ„¢ Pulsed Field Ablation System in the U.S.

Total Revenue
$3.86B
Previous year: $3.39B
+13.8%
EPS
$0.56
Previous year: $0.47
+19.1%
MedSurg Organic Revenue Growth
7.8%
Previous year: 13.4%
-41.8%
Cardio Organic Revenue Growth
16.3%
Previous year: 14.4%
+13.2%
Gross Profit
$2.65B
Previous year: $2.35B
+12.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.33B
Previous year: $570M
+308.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$15M
Previous year: $79M
-119.0%
Total Assets
$36.7B
Previous year: $32.9B
+11.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company estimates net sales growth for the full year 2024 to be in the range of approximately 11 to 13 percent on a reported basis, and 10 to 12 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $1.43 to $1.48 and estimates adjusted EPS of $2.29 to $2.34. For the second quarter of 2024, the company estimates net sales growth to be in a range of approximately 10.5 to 12.5 percent on a reported basis, and approximately 10 to 12 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.35 to $0.37 and adjusted EPS of $0.57 to $0.59.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2024 net sales growth is expected to be between 11% and 13% on a reported basis.
  • Full year 2024 organic net sales growth is projected to be between 10% and 12%.
  • Full year 2024 EPS is estimated to be between $1.43 and $1.48 on a GAAP basis.
  • Full year 2024 adjusted EPS is projected to be between $2.29 and $2.34.
  • Second quarter 2024 net sales growth is expected to be between 10.5% and 12.5% on a reported basis.

Challenges Ahead

  • Second quarter 2024 organic net sales growth is projected to be between 10% and 12%.
  • Second quarter 2024 EPS is estimated to be between $0.35 and $0.37 on a GAAP basis.
  • Second quarter 2024 adjusted EPS is projected to be between $0.57 and $0.59.
  • Full year organic net sales guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • Second quarter organic net sales guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Revenue & Expenses

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