Boston Scientific Beats on Q2 Earnings, Raises 2025 View, Stock Up

Core Insights - Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, reflecting a 20.9% increase year-over-year, surpassing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.2% and the company's own guidance range of 71-73 cents per share [1][9] - The company's revenues for the second quarter reached $5.06 billion, marking a 22.8% year-over-year increase, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3% and the company's forecast of 17%-19% growth [3][9] Revenue Performance - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $5.06 billion, with a reported growth of 22.8% and an operational growth of 21.6% at constant exchange rates [3] - Organic growth, adjusted for foreign currency fluctuations and acquisitions/divestitures, was 17.4% [3] - Revenue growth by region included a 30.7% increase in the United States, 6.8% in EMEA, 18% in Asia Pacific, and 4% in Latin America and Canada [5] Segment Analysis - Boston Scientific reorganized its operations into two main segments: MedSurg and Cardiovascular, both generating revenue from medical device sales [6] - MedSurg revenues were $1.72 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year, with notable contributions from Endoscopy ($737 million), Urology ($679 million), and Neuromodulation ($303 million) [7] - Cardiovascular segment revenues reached $3.35 billion, up 26.8% year-over-year, with Cardiology sales at $2.65 billion and Peripheral Interventions at $698 million [10] Margin and Cost Analysis - The gross margin for Q2 contracted by 152 basis points to 67.7%, with a 28.9% increase in the cost of products sold to $1.63 billion [11] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose by 18.7% to $1.72 billion, while research and development expenses increased by 37.3% to $526 million [11] Future Outlook - For 2025, Boston Scientific raised its net sales growth forecast to 18-19% from the previous 15-17%, with adjusted EPS guidance increased to $2.95-$2.99 [12][13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales is currently at $19.50 billion, indicating a 16.4% rise from 2024 [12] Recent Developments - The company achieved several milestones, including FDA approval for the FARAPULSE PFA System and CE Mark for the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device, enhancing its product offerings in atrial fibrillation and liver cancer treatment [15][16]