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Jun 30, 2024

Boston Scientific Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported strong financial results driven by growth across all segments and regions.

Key Takeaways

Boston Scientific reported net sales of $4.120 billion for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 14.5% increase on a reported basis. The company's GAAP net income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders was $324 million, or $0.22 per share, and adjusted EPS was $0.62.

Net sales increased by 14.5% on a reported basis, 16.1% on an operational basis, and 14.7% on an organic basis compared to the prior year period.

GAAP net income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders was $0.22 per share.

Adjusted EPS reached $0.62 per share.

The company achieved significant net sales growth in both the MedSurg and Cardiovascular segments.

Total Revenue
$4.12B
Previous year: $3.6B
+14.5%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: $0.53
+17.0%
MedSurg Organic Revenue Growth
7.6%
Previous year: 8.8%
-13.6%
Cardio Organic Revenue Growth
19%
Previous year: 13.4%
+41.8%
Gross Profit
$2.85B
Previous year: $2.54B
+12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.91B
Previous year: $426M
+583.8%
Free Cash Flow
$658M
Previous year: $515M
+27.8%
Total Assets
$37.1B
Previous year: $33.6B
+10.4%

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Forward Guidance

The company estimates net sales growth for the full year 2024 to be in the range of approximately 13.5 to 14.5 percent on a reported basis and 13 to 14 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $1.34 to $1.38 and estimates adjusted EPS of $2.38 to $2.42. For the third quarter of 2024, the company estimates net sales growth to be in a range of approximately 13 to 15 percent on both a reported and organic basis, with EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.36 to $0.38 and adjusted EPS of $0.57 to $0.59.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2024 net sales growth is expected to be between 13.5% and 14.5% on a reported basis.
  • Full year 2024 organic net sales growth is projected to be between 13% and 14%.
  • Full year 2024 EPS is estimated to be between $1.34 and $1.38 on a GAAP basis.
  • Full year 2024 adjusted EPS is expected to be between $2.38 and $2.42.
  • Third quarter 2024 net sales growth is projected to be between 13% and 15% on both a reported and organic basis.

Challenges Ahead

  • Third quarter 2024 EPS is estimated to be between $0.36 and $0.38 on a GAAP basis.
  • Third quarter 2024 adjusted EPS is expected to be between $0.57 and $0.59.
  • Guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • Guidance excludes the impact of acquisitions and divestitures with less than a full period of comparable net sales.
  • Future U.S. and global political and economic conditions may impact results.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income