Boston Scientific Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Boston Scientific reported strong Q4 2019 results, with sales reaching $2.905 billion, a 13.4% increase. GAAP EPS was $2.83, and adjusted EPS was $0.46, surpassing guidance. Revenue growth was seen across all segments and regions.
Reported fourth quarter sales of $2.905 billion, representing an increase of 13.4 percent on a reported basis.
Reported fourth quarter GAAP earnings of $2.83 per share.
Achieved adjusted earnings per share of $0.46 per share.
Achieved fourth quarter revenue growth in all segments, compared to the prior year period.
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Forward Guidance
The company estimates revenue growth for the full year 2020 to be in the range of approximately 10 to 12 percent on a reported basis and a growth range of approximately 6.5 to 8.5 percent on an organic basis. The company estimates income on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.95 to $1.00 per share and estimates adjusted earnings, excluding certain charges (credits) in a range of $1.74 to $1.79 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue growth for the full year 2020 is estimated to be in a range of approximately 10 to 12 percent on a reported basis.
- Organic revenue growth for the full year 2020 is expected to be in a range of approximately 6.5 to 8.5 percent.
- Full year organic guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and contribution of approximately 350 basis points from the acquisitions of Vertiflex and BTG.
- The company estimates income on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.95 to $1.00 per share.
- Adjusted earnings, excluding certain charges (credits) are expected to be in a range of $1.74 to $1.79 per share.
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter sales guidance contemplates a preliminary negative sales impact estimate of $10 million to $40 million due to the potential effect of the coronavirus on procedure volumes in China and supply chain disruption.
- First quarter organic guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and contribution of approximately 600 basis points from the acquisitions of Vertiflex and BTG.
- The company estimates earnings on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.16 to $0.19 per share for Q1 2020.
- Adjusted earnings, excluding certain charges (credits) are expected to be in a range of $0.37 to $0.40 per share for Q1 2020.
- Future economic, political, competitive, reimbursement and regulatory conditions could affect the company's performance.
Revenue & Expenses
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