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Sep 30, 2022

Boston Scientific Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Boston Scientific's third quarter was marked by double-digit organic revenue growth across nearly every business, despite macro environment challenges.

Key Takeaways

Boston Scientific reported net sales of $3.170 billion, representing an 8.1% increase on a reported basis, a 13.7% increase on an operational basis, and an 11.5% increase on an organic basis compared to the prior year period. The company's GAAP net income available to common stockholders was $174 million, or $0.12 per share, while adjusted EPS reached $0.43.

Net sales increased by 8.1% on a reported basis, exceeding the company's guidance range.

GAAP net income available to common stockholders was $0.12 per share.

Adjusted EPS of $0.43 per share, aligning with the guidance range.

Net sales growth was achieved in each reportable segment.

Total Revenue
$3.17B
Previous year: $2.93B
+8.1%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.41
+4.9%
MedSurg Organic Revenue Growth
9.8%
Previous year: 9.4%
+4.3%
Cardio Organic Revenue Growth
12.6%
Previous year: 18.5%
-31.9%
Gross Profit
$2.18B
Previous year: $2.03B
+7.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$338M
Previous year: $1.95B
-82.6%
Free Cash Flow
$320M
Previous year: $358M
-10.6%
Total Assets
$31.9B
Previous year: $31.9B
+0.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company estimates net sales growth for the full year 2022 to be approximately 6.5 percent on a reported basis, and approximately 9 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.57 to $0.63 and estimates adjusted EPS of $1.71 to $1.74. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the company estimates net sales growth to be in a range of approximately 2 to 4 percent on a reported basis, and approximately 7 to 9 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.23 to $0.28 and adjusted EPS of $0.45 to $0.48.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2022 net sales growth is estimated to be approximately 6.5% on a reported basis.
  • Full year 2022 organic net sales growth is estimated to be approximately 9%.
  • Full year 2022 EPS is estimated to be in the range of $0.57 to $0.63 on a GAAP basis.
  • Full year 2022 adjusted EPS is estimated to be in the range of $1.71 to $1.74.
  • Fourth quarter 2022 net sales growth is estimated to be in the range of 2% to 4% on a reported basis.

Challenges Ahead

  • Fourth quarter 2022 net sales growth is estimated to be in the range of 7% to 9% on an organic basis.
  • Fourth quarter 2022 EPS is estimated to be in the range of $0.23 to $0.28 on a GAAP basis.
  • Fourth quarter 2022 adjusted EPS is estimated to be in the range of $0.45 to $0.48.
  • The company's estimates are subject to various risks.
  • The company's estimates exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and certain acquisitions/divestitures.

Revenue & Expenses

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