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BSX:NYSEBoston Scientific Corporation Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-23 - not real-time

$57.78

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Boston Scientific trades at $57.78, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA of $56 but still under the 50‑day SMA of $61.6, signaling a short‑term pull‑back within a broader bearish trend (price well below the 200‑day SMA of $86.25). Technical momentum is mixed: RSI sits at 49 (neutral), MACD shows a bullish crossover (histogram positive) yet volume is decreasing and 30‑day volatility is high at 47%, indicating choppy price action. Fundamentally, the company is solid with 11.6% revenue growth, 68.9% gross margin and a 14.7% ROE, while debt levels remain moderate (debt‑to‑equity ~42%). However, the DCF‑derived fair value of $33.55 suggests the current price is significantly overvalued, a view reinforced by a 44% downside‑adjusted upside figure. Recent capital allocation moves – a $2 billion accelerated share‑repurchase program and a $1.5 billion investment in TAVR developer MiRus – provide short‑term price support and long‑term growth upside, but a looming securities class‑action deadline (May 4) adds legal uncertainty. Institutional interest from Lone Pine and Farallon Capital adds a positive sentiment overlay, though the lack of dividend and high price‑to‑book (3.3×) limit income‑focused appeal.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bearish technical positioning with price below key moving averages
  • Decreasing volume and elevated short‑term volatility
  • Potential legal exposure from upcoming class‑action deadline

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Strong revenue growth and high operating margins
  • Strategic $1.5 billion investment in TAVR technology expanding pipeline
  • Institutional accumulation (Lone Pine, Farallon) indicating confidence

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 9/10

Key Factors

  • Sustainable profitability and solid ROE in a defensible medical‑device niche
  • Long‑term upside from share‑repurchase program and cash‑generative operations
  • Continued demand for cardiovascular and minimally invasive solutions

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth11.60%
Profit Margin17.29%
P/E Ratio24.2
ROE14.66%
ROA6.07%
Debt/Equity42.25
P/B Ratio3.3
Op. Cash Flow$4.3B
Free Cash Flow$2.8B
Industry P/E27.6

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI49.3
Support$52.52
Resistance$61.73
MA 20$56.00
MA 50$61.61
MA 200$86.25
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index91.61

Valuation

Fair Value$33.55
Target Price$83.47
Upside/Downside44.46%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta0.28
Volatility47.21%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.